Chapter 20 Marriage of Convenience . Fifteen billion . And its still climbing . Luke sank into the couch . He knew his uncle had done well , but he hadnt realized things had reached this scale . Fifteen billion . That wasnt far off from what the Bolton Group was worth . The Boltons had spent generations building their empire , growing rich and powerful in the real estate world , second only to a few . But Carter had built his fortune from nothing . In just over a decade , he had become a serious rival . And if their grandfather handed everything to Carter , his worth would explode . Hed be one of the wealthiest men on the planet , not just in the nation Lukes face drained of color . How did we get here ? Adams voice was calm , steady . He watched Luke carefully . Youve messed up , Luke . Again and again . Youve made your grandfather furious . And now , he feels like he owes Carter . If Carter plays his hand right , he could end up owning the family business . Luke shot to his feet , panic flickering in his eyes . No ! Grandpa wouldnt give the family to him . Adams lips twisted into a smirk . Maybe not all of it . But if Carter takes the lions share , what then ? The legitimate heir reduced to a footnote , while a b * stard takes over . People will talk , Luke . He let those words hang for a moment before speaking again . Sure , Carters wealth may be greater now , but you still have two things in your favor . First , youre healthy , unlike him . And second , your grandfather adores Chloe . If you two have a child soon , he will be more inclined to favor you . For Chloe and the child , the family business could still be yours . Adam rose from his chair , his voice steady . I dont have to spell it out for you , do I ? Treat Chloe right . End things with Anna . Tomorrows your best shot . Luke followed him to the door . I understand , Dad . I wont make the same mistake again . I sat on the terrace , my hand outstretched , catching snowflakes as they drifted down . They melted against my skin , slipping away just like everything else . A cold smirk crept onto my face . Luke , its too late for regrets now . A dead woman doesnt get to forgive . I had accepted my fate , neither alive nor truly gone . I was just a spectator now , waiting to see if the world would ever catch up with Lukes sins . After Adam left , Lukes worry was written all over his face . Carters return had shaken him to the core . He kept dialing my number . Again and again , the voice on the other end told him my phone was off . Every time he heard it , his frustration grew deeper . In the silence of the night , I could hear him whisper , Chloe , how long are you going to keep this up ? Even now , he didnt understand a thing . He thought it was still my fault . Lukes hand gripped the prayer beads tighter , rubbing them like a habit he couldnt shake . As if that could calm him . What he didnt know was that I was tied to those beads now . I felt his every touch , every restless thought . But after seeing him going at it with Anna , every moment he spent with those beads sickened me . Morning came . Luke dressed carefully , slipping on the dark suit I used to love on him . He chose the tie I had given him once , years ago . With a gift for my grandmother in hand , he made his way to the Sanders estate . 2/3 Chapter 20 Marriage of Convenience O O Roy , sensing his unease , asked gently , Mr. Bolton , has Mrs. Bolton come home ? +5 Free Coins Lukes chest tightened , but he hid it behind a cool mask . Shes probably at the Sanders house . She wouldnt miss this . She always puts her grandma first . He convinced himself that I hadnt called because I was still angry . The birthday dinner wasnt until that night . For now , the house was quiet , with no guests yet . Anna had been waiting . She saw him from afar , and without hesitation , she rushed to him . Luke , Im so glad youre here . When Luke stepped out of the car in his black suit , Anna , scrunched her nose . Luke , why are you in black again ? It makes you look so old and dull , like a man way past his prime . I just got you that custom suit last month . Why not wear it ? The suit she mentioned matched the design on her own dress . It was clear she had planned for them to show up as a pair . Luke thought about what his father had said the night before . Without a word , he gently removed her hand from his arm . Anna , were not kids anymore . We should start keeping some distance . People might start gossiping about it . Anna stared at him , her confusion plain . Just the other day , he had been so sweet , always making sure she was comfortable . Luke , I only- Im going to check on your grandmother . He cut her off , his tone flat . Without waiting for her reply , he strode off , leaving her standing there , her smile fading into something darker . 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