Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)
Billionaire Is 158

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Chapter 158 Come At Me

Chapter 158 Come At Me

On the way to Jeffrey's study, my heart pounded like a drum. It felt just like those days in school when I'd get in trouble and be called to the teacher's office. The walk seemed endless

Carter, on the other hand, remained calm from start to finish. His expression was unreadable, giving nothing away.

The butler placed some tea and snacks on the table before quietly exiting, closing the door behind him.

Jeffrey gestured to the sofa. "Sit

I didn't dare. Just facing him made me nervous. "Jeffrey, I'm fine standing

He stared at me for a long moment before speaking. "You've already done it, so why are you feeling guilty now?"

His tone wasn't even harsh, but my knees nearly buckled. I was so close to falling to the floor in surrender. Carter, in terms of aura, was exactly like Jeffrey. No wonder I used to be terrified every time I saw him. Iglanced at Carter, hoping he'd say something. Surely Jeffrey would go easier on his own son.

Sensing my gaze, Carter smiled faintly. "Sit down."

I blinked at him.

That was it?

He added nonchalantly, "Would you like some fruit tea? It's sweet but not overly so, and it goes well with the snacks-"

I grabbed his sleeve and tugged at it.

Get a grip! We weren't here to enjoy a tea party; we were here to be reprimanded!

As if oblivious, he continued. "You don't like tea? I can ask the butler to-

Clearing my throat softly, I redirected the conversation. "Jeffrey, if you have something to say, just say it. You're scaring me like this."

"Scared? You don't seem scared at all with how bold you've been!" Jeffrey slammed the teacup down onto the table, spilling tea everywhere.

I instinctively stepped forward, wanting to clean up the mess,

Carter stopped me with a light tug. "Someone will clean it up later."

Then he turned to Jeffrey and said, "Don't scare her. She's timid. I'm the one responsible. If you're angry.

take it out on me.

realize what a mess effrey let out a cold snort. "I never knew you had such soft spot for women. Do you you've caused for the Boltons? And Anna is pregnant with a Bolton offspring, yet you two-

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Chapter 158 Come At Me

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Carter remained unfazed. He picked up a teacup, took a sip, and then spoke calmly. "You saw it yourself. They made the first move. Their intentions were malicious from the start. If I hadn't retaliated, would they assume my wife is a pushover?" He took full responsibility for everything, using "I" instead of "we," effectively removing me from the mess entirely.

1 stared at his profile, feeling complicated. Though Carter and Luke were both from the Boltons, they were. nothing alike.

Carter had a sense of responsibility. In moments like these, he kept me firmly behind him, shielding me from all the arrows aimed my way.

In my previous life, no one had ever stood by my side when I was falsely accused over and over again. Before we got married, he had suggested calling off the engagement because he knew Luke didn't love me.

But I was blinded by my desire for revenge and refused his proposal back then.

He once said that if I was willing, he could take me away from this sorrowful place.

If I had agreed back then, would I have avoided death?

Fortunately, fate had given me another chance.

It felt like an honor to be protected by him now.

Jeffrey, seeing that Carter had a valid point, couldn't rebate him. He changed the topic instead. "When did you install so many cameras in the Bolton Residence? this place yours to control now, Carter?" That was what I'd been wondering too. When did the Boltons' house become so riddled with surveillance?

Mentioning this made Carter's expression turn icy. "If i installed those cameras earlier, she wouldn't have met suchra terrible end..."