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

Chapter 19 Human-skin Bible

Even Luke and Anna were clearly visible below the stage.

What's happening? My view has shifted. I'm no longer next to Luke!

I glanced around and saw the woman in the peplum dress right beside me.

Suddenly, it hit me. I had been drawn into the Sacred Nine-eyed bracelet!

The priest's consecration ...

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An odd thought crossed my mind. Could it be that my ashes are inside this bead, causing my soul to somehow merge with it? Has my body vanished?

At that moment, I was utterly stunned.

I heard someone bid 30 million for the bracelet. Since it wasn't entirely made of Nine-Eye beads, the price wasn't sky-high.

As I was lifted, I saw a hand with defined features, followed by Luke's eyes, which seemed to hold a mix of emotions.

His fingers traced the bead string as if touching my own body, which made me feel deeply uncomfortable.

I couldn't understand why he looked at me with such a gaze.

At the next moment, I was placed on his wrist, feeling his warm body heat.

It was Luke who had won the bid for me.

Is this truly fate? Even in death, I can't seem to escape him.

I stared blankly at the busy crowd, wondering if the truth of my death would remain hidden forever in the shadows.

I refuse to accept this!

"One million!"

Anna's bid pulled me back to reality, and I glanced towards the stage.

The high-definition screen displayed Bible scriptures written in Saavuni.

However, the material the scriptures were printed on seemed unusual, not quite like paper. The faint sheen resembled more... human skin. Human skin!

I remembered that mysterious man who had threatened to skin me. Could it be that he turned my skin into this human skin book?

With this horrifying thought, I carefully moved away from the beaded bracelet, trembling as I approached the book.

Indeed, my soul could pass into it freely!

This was my own skin!

I sobbed in despair, though no tears came from my eyes.

I was overwhelmed with despair, unsure who I was dealing with. That man's cruelty was such that he didn't even spare my corpse.

Noticing Anna's interest in the book, Luke increased the bid.

Since it was made from human skin, even though it had been consecrated by a priest, there weren't many bidders.

The human-skin Bible was bought for just 2 million dollars.

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Chapter 19 Human-skin Bible

After Luke made the payment, the staff delivered the Bible to him.

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My skin, after being treated and soaked in a special liquid, appeared as smooth as marble on the Bible's cover. The Saavuni Bible scriptures printed on it looked very sacred. However, Luke frowned, clearly hesitant.

"Anna, this Bible is made from human skin. Even though it's been consecrated by a priest, it doesn't change its original material. I think it's a bit sinister. It might be better to donate it to a church."

Anna laughed off his concern. "Luke, don't worry. Usually, the skin used for such a Bible comes from enlightened priests. With God's blessing, it will bring longevity and health to the owner. Grandma will definitely appreciate it." Grandma?

Realizing that my grandma, the person who loved me most, was about to receive a human-skin Bible made from my skin from Anna, I was overwhelmed with rage.

I charged at Anna like a madman, shouting, "Anna, why weren't you the one who died!"

But my hand passed right through her face; she felt no pain at all, only a hint of mockery in her eyes.

She knew I was dead!

The auction concluded, and heavy snow began to fall.

I stood beneath the vast sky, shouting in anger, "D*mn you, God! Can't you see?"

Why must I, who have been kind all my life, end up facing such hardships?

Meanwhile, the wicked people continued to live comfortably!

Why couldn't I become a vengeful ghost and punish those who wronged me?

Perhaps my intense anger made the cold wind even harsher, howling and sweeping through everything.

"It's freezing," Anna snuggled into Luke's arms.

Luke pushed her away firmly. "Anna, we're in public!"

Anna stamped her foot and said, "Luke, I'm really freezing."

Seeing her discomfort, he couldn't stand it. He removed his coat and draped it over her, saying gently, "The driver will be here soon."

After she was settled in the car, Anna playfully reminded him, "Be sure to come early for grandma's birthday tomorrow night!"

"Alright, drive safely," Luke replied.

Once Anna had left, he got into his own car.NôvelDrama.Org is the owner.

"Mr. Bolton, are we heading back to the Bolton Residence or ..."

Luke rubbed his tired forehead and said, "Let's go to my new house. Chloe should be returning soon."

12:05 PM

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Chapter 20 Marriage of Convenience

Chapter 20 Marriage of Convenience

The snow whipped past the car window, thick and heavy, but Luke hardly noticed. His face was tense, and his thoughts seemed far away.

He was caught between hope and fear, checking his phone every few minutes only to shove it back in his pocket each time.

When the house finally came into view, the warm lights glowing through the windows, he let out a long breath. His shoulders relaxed, the weight of uncertainty easing a bit.

As soon as the car stopped, he got out, moving quickly toward the front door.

I saw him pause at the steps, straightening his clothes. Then he slipped on his usual mask of cold indifference before pushing open the door.

He kicked off his shoes and called out for me, his voice sharp with frustration.

"Chloe, after all that, you finally come back? Do you have any idea what you've put me through these last few days?"

But it wasn't me standing there to greet him. It was Adam.

Luke froze, his eyes widening at the sight of his father. "Dad? What are you doing here?"

"Your uncle's at the residence. I came to have a word with you." Adam's gaze swept the room. "Chloe's not back yet?"

He seemed unfazed by my absence, which didn't surprise me.

Luke and I had been close since we were kids, always fighting but always making up. To them, even me running off before the wedding was just more of the same.

They figured I'd come back on my own.

Luke, trying to save face, quickly said, "Her grandmother's birthday is tomorrow. She wouldn't miss that. She's probably at the Sanders' house by now."

Adam lit a cigarette, the smoke drifting lazily through the air. His voice was low, almost casual. "When she does come back, make sure you fix things. Your grandfather's been asking about grandkids. His mind's clearing up, and he's been getting closer to that other one."

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Luke's expression tightened. "Uncle's never cared for Grandpa. Why would he now?"

A bitter smile tugged at Adam's lips. "Care? Who needs care when there's money involved? The second your grandfather showed signs of recovery, your uncle came rushing back. You think that's a coincidence? Word is, your grandpa's already working on a marriage arrangement."

"Marriage?" Luke's face went pale as he moved to the couch. "Who with?"

"Either the Gardners or the Hudsons."

The Gardners and the Hudsons held enough influence to be on par with the Boltons.

The Sanders was rich, sure, but they were nothing compared to the old dynasties that had ruled for generations.

If it weren't for the fact that I'd grown up with Luke, they would've married him off to one of those families instead.

Carter, though, had made his name abroad. With his business and the right marriage, he had already left Luke far behind. Luke gritted his teeth. "He's just a b*stard. How could he deserve any of this?"

Adam, standing nearby, gave Luke a glance, his words cutting. "Ten years ago, you'd have been right. But do you know what Carter's company is worth now?"

Luke's eyes tightened. "How much?"