hapter 67 She''s Definitely Involved


    Chapter 67 She''s Definitely Involved


    If Carter revealed those photos, Lake and Anna''s reputations would be utterly destroyed.


    Luke''s hands trembled as he finished gathering the scattered photographs.


    Panic gripped him as he hurried into his car while ncing around like a thief.


    "Roy he muttered instinctively.


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    The driver replied calmly, "Mr. Bolton, have you forgotten? Roy was injured in the Chedor conflict and has just returned to the country. He''s still recovering.


    Luke rubbed his temple. His mind was on the verge of unraveling.


    After a deep breath. E finally said. "Take me back to the Bolton Residence."


    Luke''s already haggard face was now twisted with fear. I knew he was terrified. If Jeffrey discovered the truth. Luke''s dreams of inheriting the family legacy would shatterpletely. Back at the estate, Jeffrey was enjoying tea in the tea room.


    Feigningposure, Luke approached and asked, "Grandpa, would you like me to y a game of chess with you?"


    As he spoke, he carefully observed Jeffrey''s expression, desperate to discern whether the old man knew anything about his indiscretions.


    Jeffrey mmed his teacup onto the table. The sound startled Luke so much that his knees almost gave


    "Look at how useless you are! One nce from me and you''re trembling like a leaf. You''re not even a fraction of Carter."


    It seemed Jeffrey was merely expressing dissatisfaction and wasn''t yet aware of the scandal, Luke''s expression rxed slightly at that realization.


    "Grandpa, it''s not fear-it''s respect. Unlike Uncle Carter, I value tradition and don''t act recklessly."


    Jeffrey snorted disdainfully. "Respect? Don''t kid yourself. You''ve been timid and indecisive since you were a boy. Even Chloe has more business acumen and vision than you. Shepliments you perfectly. The two of you are a match. Yet in the past two years, I''ve noticed your wandering eyes"


    Jeffrey''s words carried a warning, but it was still far from outright condemnation. Luke felt relieved that his secret remained safe.


    "Grandfather, I only see Anna as a sister. The one I truly love is Chloe."


    "I know that, of course. You''ve been together so long that perhaps some boredom crept in, but that doesn''t excuse getting involved with other women. Besides, Chloe is your wife. Yet time and again, you''ve humiliated her for the sake of Anna, breaking her heart. That hardly makes you a good husband."


    Luke lowered his head and murmured, "I know I was wrong, Grandpa."


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    "Good thing you haven''t caused irreparable damage yet. Let me be clear-Carter is sharp, but his disability limits him. Originally, you were my top choice to inherit the family business,"


    Carter''s status as an illegitimate child was no match in Jeffrey''s heartpared to Luke''s


    Hearing this, a flicker of hope lit up in Luke''s eyes. Grandpa, do you really believe in me?"


    Jeffrey sighed. Perhaps I was too harsh on you growing up, shaping you into this spineless man. Chlon bnces you out. She''s a good and virtuous wife, and you need her. Have you ever made any real effort to find her?"


    A bitter smile tugged at Luke''s lips. Grandpa, she''s really angry at me this time."


    You deserve it! Let me tell you this-if Chloe leaves you for good, and you lose out to Carter, I''ll hand the Boltons legacy to him.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    Luke staggered back to his room. Unable to sleep, he turned to sleeping pills, desperate for rest.


    For the first time in months, he slept deeply for over ten hours.


    When he finally awoke, he took a long shower and looked noticeably more refreshed. I assumed his next more would be returning to work.


    To my surprise, he sought out Carter instead.


    "Uncle Carter, he greeted cautiously.


    Carter looked colder than ever, his mood as icy as the snow falling outside the floor-to-ceiling window.


    "You''re just in time. Carter said tly.


    Luke licked his dry lips. "Uncle Carter, what do you need from me?"


    Carter tossed a document onto the table. "Take a look for yourself"


    Curious, I leaned closer. The report bore an image of the orchid Carter had taken from Grandma''s ward.


    He had it tested and the results were shocking. The orchid was poisonous!


    Luke''s face mirrored my shock. "Poison? How could that orchid be poisonous?"


    "Idiot. Carter snapped. "Someoneced the water used to care for the orchid with toxins. As the flower''s scent spread through the air, it would gradually poison the room. Think, Luke-who was the target?" Grandma!


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    With Mrs. Lambert keeping a close watch on Grandma Anna couldn''t make a direct move. So, she made use of my dad''s orchid, ensuring Grandma''s death would appear natural and painless in her sleep, What a vile and meticulous n.


    My fists clenched tightly. Suddenly, my own death felt less unjustified. Anna wasn''t some harmless, swe/4


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    woman-she was a cold-hearted monster.


    She''d taken my life, tried to kill Grandma, and who knew how many others were on her list.


    Luke seemed to realize the same. "It''s Granda"


    "At least you''re notpletely hopeless, Carter said dry ly


    "So Grandma''s sudden illness wasn''t an ident? Someone tried to murder her"


    Luke''s brows furrowed deeply. "But why Anna has no reason to hold a grudge against Grandma


    Carter''s tone darkened. "I suspect Anna is tied to Chloes disappearance."


    Luke''s head snapped up, his eyes wide. "So Chloe isn''t with you?"


    Both Carter and I stared at him. feeling exasperated.


    What a fool


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    Carter sighed, clearly on the brink of losing patience. What would I gain from hiding her? Is that why you came here today?


    Rubbing his temple. Carter mattered, ''I almost believed you''d grown a brain."


    Luke expression soured. "You-


    TI make it clear. Chloe has only two possible fates."


    Luke straightened up and asked, "Which are?"


    "She''s either dead, or she''s with Anna


    Carter continued with a frown, "Initially, I wasn''t certain. When Mrs. Penelope had her ident, she the only one by her side, and it just so happened that no one else was around. Now, the toxins found in this orchid are minimal. If the poison is mixed into the watering solution, it will umte over time With the windows closed every day and poor air cirction during winter. In ten days, perhaps two weeks at most, the weak Mrs. Penelope would quietly pass away without anyone noticing.* Luke was at a loss for words.


    "Anna has the most motive. She''s obsessed with you and wants to drive a wedge between you and Chloe The moment she called you to flee from the wedding she was setting her n in motion. Everyone was deceived by her


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    I was relieved to know there were still clever people in this world, though I was surprised that the person turned our to br Carter


    "I don''t care what grudges you have against me. If you want to find Chloe, you must cooperate with me


    For some reason, Luke seemed convinced that Carter could actually help locate me and surprisingly agreed


    "What do you want me to do?"


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    "Don''t alert her. Right now, you''re the person Anna trusts the most. I''ve had people tail her for some time, but nothing useful hase up. I don''t care what methods you use-you must get her to reveal Chloe''s whereabouts." Luke frowned, clearly displeased. "Uncle Carter, who do you take me for?"


    Carter let out a coldugh. "A lowlife who shares her bed-don''t act like you''re some virtuous one."


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