Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)
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The recent disappearance of a woman has caused a stir throughout the city. Several bloggers exposed the hidden truths behind the scam industry online, and the public has started to become aware of this dark. corrupt chain of operations.

Even without delving too deeply into the issue, Luke knew that women who ended up in that world rarely had a good outcome. Luke reached out to several business leaders,

The Boltons were infamous, handling projects worth tens of millions, even billions. Normally, an individual of his high status would be unapproachable to the average person, but surprisingly, it was he who extended the invitation. Now, everyone was humbling themselves before him.

The room was filled fith several hostesses. Luke sat in the middle of a booth, cigarette between his fingers, looking a little worn out.

I had never seen him like this before. At first, I wanted him to replace my body so that I could finally rest in peace and disappear from this world once and for all.

But now, I didn't rush it. I had a god's perspective on the situation- as long as he didn't know of my death, he would sink deeper into the search for me. His days would be filled with sleepless nights, restlessness, and torment. Wasn't this also a form of retribution? I sat quietly in an empty seat, watching this unfolding spectacle.

The man at the head of the group had a sneaky look, his fingers constantly trying to slip under the skirt of the young woman beside him.

"Mr. Bolton, we heard you're looking for a major partnership with us? Could we possibly earn the right to collaborate with the Bolton Group?" one of them asked.

"Don't say that, Stanley. As the saying goes, three heads are better than one. Surely Mr. Bolton must have run into a difficult problem. If you tell us what it is, well do what we can to help," another one said, eager to please. your

Luke finally sat up and put out his cigarette in the ashtray. His voice was hoarse as he spoke. "I need help to replace someone. She went missing at the beginning of the month, and I suspect she was taken by human traffickers."

The group of men were shrewd, clearly not wanting to get involved in this mess. They all knew that the head of the scam operations abroad was originally from their country. The power behind the scenes was tangled, and now it seemed that the Boltons were involved. "Mr. Bolton, this is serious. You should call the police immediately!" one man urged.

Luke took a sip of his whiskey, swirling the ice in the glass. "If the police were useful, would so many people still be missing? Even if the traffickers are laying low now, what about the people who've already been taken? Even if the police can replace them, it's already too late." I knew deep down that the reason he didn't want to call the police was because he had missed the best chance to act

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the Sanders had told the police captain to stay out of it, and for someone of his high status, how could he possibly admit to needing help?

Luke downed his drink and slammed the glass down.

"I know a few people who are familiar with the leaders of those overseas scam rings. Today, I'm asking for

a favor. If you bring her back to me, it will be a huge favor to the Boltons. Name your price."

This was a big offer. A favor from the Boltons could help their company thrive.

Stanley asked cautiously, "Mr. Bolton, may I ask, who exactly is this woman to you?" "She's my....

Luke hesitated for a moment, then quickly changed his answer. "She's my cousin."

I couldn't help but laugh quietly as I leaned on the couch. Since my death, Luke has been continuously lowering my expectations of him.

If I had really been taken to the Scam Center, it was unlikely I would have remained innocent.

How could the Boltons allow such a sully woman to become his wife?

Luke would probably still divorce me even if I managed to save him."

It seemed no matter which path I took, our ending had already been sealed.

I slapped myself hard, but couldn't feel the pain anymore.

Why had I ever gotten involved with a man like this? I had regretted it all.

From the start, he never cared about anyone but himself. Not me, not Anna-just himself.

"This isn't something good. I hope you can keep this quiet. After all, she's a young woman. She still has a

future."

"Understood. Since Mr. Bolton has offered us such a generous offer, we won't refuse. We're familiar with the leaders of those overseas groups. We've helped others in the past, ensuring the release of family members. But..."

The man paused for a moment and said, "There's something I need to make clear. If you're sure Ms. Chloe has been taken, I'm afraid, after this much time, even if we replace her, she won't be in the same condition as before. We're all businessmen, Mr. Bolton, and you know the rules. If I make this connection and the Boltons seek revenge, it will put us in a tough spot.

"Don't worry, I wouldn't put you in a tight spot."

Luke glanced at Roy. His assistant and the bodyguards brought over several large boxes and placed them on the table. They were filled with cash.

"This is my sincerity."

Very well. Mr. Bolton, if you give us all the details about your cousin, we'll start looking for her right away."

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That man almost blurted out your wife. Stanley Parham shot him a look. That man quickly corrected. himself. "Oh, it's Ms. Sander

"Don't worry. Mr. Bolton We'll get back to you soon."

Luke waved his hand.

Roy gestured and said. "If there's any news, contact me directly. Everyone, take care. I won't see you out."

Yes, of course. Well be on our way now.

The room cleared out quickly, leaving Luke alone.

I reached out to grab a glass of wine, but my fingers passed right through it. I sighed softly.

Luke was becoming unbearable to watch, so I returned to the human-skin Bible Grandma had kept.

Grandma was growing weaker, her body frail and ill. I just wished I could be with her more, even if only in spirit

As the night fell, the warm lights flickered on in the room.

Grandma sat on the bench and prayed repeatedly. She murmured words like. "Please keep my granddaughter safe and bring her home:

I looked up at the statue of the Blessed Virgin. If there truly were gods in this world, why did they allow evil to rule?

Good people don't live long, while the wicked last for ages.

Grandma was so old and frail, yet she still worried about me day and night. I felt terrible for her.

But what could I change?

I could only watch

""Mom!"

I heard my mother's voice come from outside. It was unexpected for her to come at this hour, and I was surprised.

She didn't particularly like Grandma, but when Grandma was younger, she had been strong and formidable, and my mother respected and feared her.

If there weren't something urgent, she wouldn't have come.

The maid assisted Grandma-in a wheelchair and then wheeled her out. I studied my mother carefully.

It was evident how worn out Luke looked, but despite my long disappearance, my mother still looked radiant.

My disappearance had no effect on her.

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Grandma held her rosary, and the Bible lay across her lap, covered with a small blanket. She had clearly been praying day and night.

She looked at my mother with clear disapproval. "What are you here for?"