Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)
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Adam's remarks didn't catch me off guard. Back when I was still a spirit, I overheard him coaching Luke on how to protect the Bolton Group.

Yet, Luke eventually let Jeffrey down and willingly passed the reins to Carter.

Outwardly, the Boltons seemed united during their crisis, but behind the scenes, Carter turned into his

rival.

The only thing setting Carter apart was the status of being an illegitimate child. Compared to him, Adam came across as far too unremarkable. If not for Carter's physical disability, Jeffrey might have entrusted the Boltons' legacy to him ages ago. This was the bitterness that lingered in his chest. He wasn't naive. Everyone saw through Sheila's misstep, yet he still wanted to exploit her predicament.

He viewed as as his enemies, completely unaware that the true threat was standing right beside him.

"Adam, you don't have the authority to kick us out of Boltons, Carter said, his eyes narrowing sharply as he turned to Sheila,

"As for this woman, she's Anna's foster mother. They've been close for years, and with Anna's ties to Silas, she may be more involved than you think."

"Adam, don't forget the reason your real son met his end. While you're scheming against me, you could easily fall into someone else's trap."

The moment Silas' name was brought up, Adam's expression shifted noticeably.

Indeed, Luke wasn't his biological son. His biological som had already passed away.

Sheila tried to feign tears, playing the victim. "Honey, do you really believe him? We've been together all these years. How could you not see how I've treated you?"

If this had been in the past, Adam might have been swayed by her words, but Silas' death was a wound in his heart.

Someone had struck a deal, trading his son, and then his son died under mysterious circumstances.

Now wasn't the time to focus on Carter.

He brushed Sheila's hand aside. "Sheila, because we've been together for so long, I expect you to be honest with me."

Sheila retorted, Honest? What do you want me to be honest about? Where have I wronged you? Anna is all grown up now. Who she likes, who she befriends, how would I know? You can't pin all this on me."

With a single remark, Carter defused the tension, planting seeds of doubt.

After all, everyone understood the importance of a woman and a biological son.

"Whether it's a complicated situation or not remains uncertain. Silas took his own life with poison, and

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there are only a handful of us here at the Bolton Residence. We can't be sure if you and Anna exploited our lack of readiness to force him into something. If you remain silent, I will have no choice but to call the authorities, and neither you nor Anna will escape unscathed." Sheila let out a derisive laugh. "Go ahead and make that call. Silas died in this house, and everyone here is under suspicion. Let the police arrest us all, including the disabled Jeffrey, and have them interrogate every one of us!"

"Enough!" a voice from an older man echoed through the room. Jeffrey, supported by a cane, entered with a group of bodyguards by his side.

I quickly stepped forward to greet him. "Dad, what brings you here on such a cold day?"

"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have seen the true nature of this vile person. Adam, take look. This is the woman that makes you divorce and marry her."

Jeffrey was fuming with anger, and I quickly helped him settle into a chair as the bodyguard wisely shut the door behind him.

I have a strong feeling that Carter was aware of Jeffrey's arrival and deliberately set up this scene to cause trouble.

initially thought you were just greedy, believing that not giving you a title would avoid complications. But I never imagined you, such a despicable person, would have the spiteful intention to drag everyone in the Boltons down with you!" ad, please calm down. Don't lower yourself to her level, Adam said. His long-standing affection for her

Jeffrey let out a sharp laugh. "If we stay idle, I fear the Boltons will end up like the Sanders, some dead, some driven mad, with the very foundation crumbling. It's clear she and Anna are working together. "Sheila, I'm not as patient as Adam. I might be old, but I still have the strength and the ways to deal with

you.

He struck his cane hard against the floor. "If you don't tell me everything now, you won't be walking out of this door."

She wouldn't be able to walk out anyway. She was already crippled.

I never expected Jeffrey to be the first to lose control.

Well, he had once been a man of great power. He was just old, not dead.

The downfall of the Sanders had served as a lesson for the Boltons. Anna had once been protected because of her children, but now, with Silas' death and her miscarriage, he had nothing left to fear. In the private hospital of the Boltons, he had already made his arrangements for this floor.

I was fortunate to arrive just in time to witness the unfolding drama.

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"Dad, I know you don't like me, but I've worked hard over the years. I believe I've fulfilled my role as a daughter-in-law. Even if you don't care about that, there's no need to target me like this." Clearly, Jeffrey had run out of patience. "Lock the door draw the curtains. Today, I'll handle things myself."

Meanwhile, he glanced at me. "Zoey, you should step aside. Things might get a little bloody"

No way, I had prepared myself to watch this drama! Where else could I go?

I quickly shook my head. "Dad, I'm also part of this family. You don't need to worry about me."

I had even faced death before. What could be more bloody than that?

Carter reached out and pulled me into his arms. "Don't worry, I'll hold you,

I felt my face grow hot. Why is he being corny at such a serious moment?

Jeffrey glanced at us with a puzzled expression, making me blush even deeper. "Uh, Dad, don't mind us. Go on, and don't go easy on Sheila just because she's weak."

Wait, Zoey, how can you... Sheila glared at me, fuming.

She likely had some injuries, which made her careful with her expressions. If she moved too suddenly, the pain from the wounds would make her grit her teeth. Jeffrey, clearly uninterested, responded, "Sheila, you know how I am. I never back down from what I say. Do you want to say it yourself, or should I force you?" Jeffrey radiated an air of authority and intimidation, his piercing gaze enough to send chills down my spine.

Sheila appeared uneasy too. Failing to reach Adam, she clutched the blanket tightly in her hands.

"I... I really don't know anything," she stammered.

"You're quite skilled at playing clueless, he remarked coldly,

Jeffrey lifted his hand and struck with a resounding slap, "Smack!"

The sharp crack of the slap echoed clearly, strangely satisfying to hear.

I couldn't help but wonder if this slap was fueled by a private grudge as Adam's obstinance likely stemmed from this woman, and now Jeffrey had seized the chance to settle the score. "Alright, take out her front teeth for me," he ordered coolly.

Sheila's eyes widened in disbelief. "Dad, you can't do this!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling.

"If you're unaware of the rules, then I'll make sure you learn them," he said with a cold tone.

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