Chapter 3006

Having tasted poverty, Carrie had learned to always have a backup plan. She started saving the money Mr. Longbottom gave her. Even if they were to go separate ways in the future, she would have some savings instead of relying on Trenton to give her a few thousand dollars as allowance every month. “Mr. Longbottom, does the host of the banquet know who I am?” “They don’t know your true identity. I’ve arranged for a wife from a wealthy family in Wiltspoon to take you there. Remember, you’re Mrs. Longbottom, not Ms. Carrie Newman. Your husband’s family keeps a low profile, and you don’t know any of them. “If you meet someone you know, you must pretend to be a stranger.” Carrie nodded. Mr. Longbottom released her chin. “Follow me upstairs.” Carrie was momentarily stunned. She knew what he wanted to do, yet she had no way of resisting it or daring to do so. Therefore, she had no choice but to follow him upstairs. … Meanwhile, at Fortress Hotel in Jensburg, Liberty pushed Duncan o