Chapter 154 Only Evil Can Tame Evil


    Chapter 154 Only Evil Can Tame Evil


    Ashley felt a lump form in his throat under Carter''s cold, piercing gaze.


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    Those dark eyes seemed like a bottomless abyss, sending chills down his spine. This was the kind of man who could orchestrate your downfall and still have you thanking him for it.


    "Mr. Ashley. After what you did to Ms. Annast night, how do you n to take responsibility?" Carter said coldly as he tapped lightly against the armrest.


    Ashley wasn''t a fool. He knew that his life was no longe his own to dictate.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    Even his father, Anthony, had to tread carefully around Carter. What choice did he have but to obey?


    In the face of a superior force, the weak could only submit.


    Besides, Damian was ruthless. Ashley''s body still ached from the beating.


    "I''ll take responsibility for her, Ashley dered atst.


    Sadie''s head snapped toward him. "What did you just say?"


    Anna''s expression darkened. "Dream on"


    The Sanders erupted in fury. "How dare you say that? We won''t agree to this!"


    Ashley knew better than to hope for an alliance with the Gardners after his actions. Sadie was nothing more than a discarded pawn now.


    All he could do was try to win Anthony''s favor, ensuring that he still had a ce within the Hudsons.


    Since Anthony was intent on aligning himself with Carter, Ashley understood the current situation all too well.


    He knew he absolutely couldn''t provoke Carter''s anger


    With that, the Sanders dreams were shattered. The Hudsons were not to be trifled with; Anthony certainly didn''t have a kind temperament toward them.


    Although the two families had never dealt with each other before, in terms ofpany valuation, the Hudsons were far superior to the Sanders.


    This was why, if it weren''t for my childhood friendship with Luke, the woman the Boltons were set to marry would undoubtedly have a higher status than any from the Sanders. Anthony regained confidence again.


    He sneered. "Mr. Sander, your family might not want to marry her off, but our family certainly isn''t begging for her hand, either."


    The Hudsons weren''t yet aware of Anna''s past entanglements with Luke. Their disdain came solely fromparing status and character.


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    "Your vicious daughter scheined to lure my son into an affair with Mrs. Bolton, thinking she could profit from it. Instead, she''s brought disgrace upon herself. Do you think a woman like that could ever marry into the Hudsons?". Josh''s face turned red with rage. "Shut up!"


    Anthony shot back. "Your daughter''s immoral nature disqualifies her from joining my family. The only reason we''re even considering this marriage is for the sake of both families'' reputations. But don''t get it twisted-she doesn''t deserve it." Watching Anthony verbally dismantle Anna and her family, I couldn''t help but understand the saying. only evil can tame evil.


    Now I knew why Carter had orchestrated for the Hudsons to take in a troublemaker like Anna.


    Just looking at how Alisa decisively sacrificed herself to marry Luke and then yed the role of the understanding wife proved that she was far from simple.


    The Hudsons, after all, were the kind of people who would devour someone without leaving a trace.


    Since there was no concrete evidence to prove Anna had tried to kill me, letting the Hudsons deal with her might just be the perfect solution.


    Carter''s tactics were truly brilliant!


    The Sanders family, who once protected Anna at all costs and treated me with contempt, were now reaping their karma.


    Before Anthony, they were powerless, stripped of their arrogance, and reduced to meek submission. This was a brutal food chain at work. And for once, I stood at its peak, thanks to Carter.


    Anna bit her lip, "Last night never happened. I won''t marry him."


    "Ms. Sander," Anthony interjected icily, "what happenedst night wasn''t a private affair. Everyone saw it. You don''t get to pretend it didn''t happen. If the Sanders doesn''t care about its reputation, the Hudsons do. I won''t have my sonbeled as an irresponsible se mbag. "So yes, you will marry him whether you like it or not. You can divorce once the scandal dies down in a year or two. I won''t stop you then."


    Anthony was incredibly assertive. To put it bluntly, it was a contractual marriage-a show for everyone else


    to see.


    Within a year or two, Alisa had firmly taken the position of Luke''s wife. All the schemes Anna had meticulously nned over the years had amounted to nothing. Her chances with Luke werepletely


    gone.


    Who knew what other ns she might have up her sleeve, but it was clear that they were doomed to fail. This was a devastating blow for Anna. Even her pregnancy meant nothing in the grand scheme of things, She was drifting further away from the Boltons and was now even being arranged to marry the Hudsons.


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    "Mom, Dad, I won''t marry him!" Anna cried, "I''d rather die than marry him!"


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    Kate''s face was etched with worry. She turned helplessly to Josh, who was equally at a loss.


    Their only hope nowy with Jeffrey-the one person who might be able to save Anna.


    "Anna has been part of the Boltons for so many years. You''ve watched her grow up. Please, just this once, let her go."


    She chimed in, "Marriage is a lifelongmitment. How can you treat it so lightly? Please, Dad, I''m begging


    you


    Jeffrey''s eyes swept over the room. The situation now wasn''t under his control.


    He knew full well this was Carter''s game, a meticulously crafted trap that had ensnared even the Boltons. His expression darkened at that.


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    He didn''t like Anna, but the fact that she was pregnantplicated matters.


    At the end of the day, the child was Luke''s, and that alone made the situation difficult to navigate. Finally. Jeffrey''s gazended on Luke.


    Luke, you''ve been Anna''s brother for years. Though you''re not rted by blood, your bond has been closer than that of siblings. Tell me, what should we do now?"


    He passed the tricky situation to Luke.


    Anna looked at him pitifully and whispered, "Luke....


    Luke had long since abandoned any sense of protection toward her.


    Luke had gone through too much in such a short time.


    My death, his illness, Anna''s betrayal, and Alisa''s sudden entrance into his life.


    His mental state was already crumbling due to the events.


    He didn''t want to be involved with Anna.


    If it weren''t for discovering his illness, he wouldn''t even want the child growing in Anna''s belly.


    Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, Luke looked at Anna without a shred of sympathy or pity. "I agree for her to marry Mr. Ashley," he said coldly.


    Anna was on the verge of tears. Luke, what did you just say?"


    Luke spoke louder this time, "I said I agree to your marnage with Mr. Ashley. The two of you are a match made in heaven!"


    What goes aroundes around.


    Does it hurt, Anna?