Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe) novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169 Mrs Bolton, You’re The Best 

Public opinion raged for an entire day, growing more tense instead of 

tense instead of dying down. 

Even Sadie made a special trip to mock me, saying, “Zy, you entered the Boltons for a marriage alliance. Look at what you’ve done! You’ve been criticized so quickly. I, sharing the same surname as you, feel ashamed.” 

Bill’s expression darkened. “I’ve always advised control og public opinion. Now that you’re Mrs. Bolton, this kind of criticism looks bad. You’re not even competing, and you’re still talking nonsense.” 

“Dad, do you really understand me? How can you say I’m not competing?” 

Instead of offering support, Bill’s first response was to question her, “Can you even paint? Or are you just going out there to make a fool of yourself? You embarrassed the Gardners before, and now you’re causing trouble for both families after your marriage.” 

Sadie folded her arms, her posture challenging. “Exactly, Zoey, do you really think marrying someone will change anything? You’re just a useless person who can’t do anything right.” 

Zoey wasn’t truly useless, she simply lacked self–confidence. 

With Sadie constantly provoking her and teachers deliberately holding her back, Zoey gradually stopped attending those classes. 

As a result, the Gardners saw her as nothing more than a worthless individual who couldn’t succeed, while Sadie, nurtured by Bill, became increasingly remarkable. 

But the truth is, I’ve always been a top student. What I know goes beyond just painting- 

In my teenage years, I was also a prominent figure nurtured by the Sanders, and I’ve received numerous 

awards 

Zoey is gone, so now let me take over and slowly deal with this pretentious girl in the future. 

“So, Sadie, did you sign up too?” 

Sadie smirked confidently. “Of course. While my skills may not match those of renowned artists, I’ve heard there are a lot of awards this time. It would be nice to win the newcomer award.” 

Bill patted her head with approval, “Your sister is sensible and capable. Don’t make a fool of yourself!” 

It was then that I understood the sorrow Zoey had felt in the past. They were all part of the Gardners, so why could her dad never notice her? 

But seeing this scene, I didn’t feel sad. Instead, I found it laughable. “Well, then I wish you the best of luck in achieving a good ranking.” 

The competition hadn’t officially started, yet Anna was already using rumors from all sides to attack me, setting the stage for her own advantage. 

I didn’t feel concerned since the first round was based on online voting. 

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Thanks to Anna, my work gained immediate attention once it was posted online. 

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Even though S’s followers first criticized me, many changed their views and became supporters after seeing my work 

“Even though the style is different from S’s, the way the colors are combined is incredible! The image is breathtaking.” 

“Maybe she just picked a username by chance, but I cant deny that this author is very skilled!” 

“Could she be the real S?” 

In this age of public opinion, it’s a powerful tool that can either help or harm, and I’ve learned how to use it to my benefit. 

Anna never imagined her attempts to stir up controversy would backfire, ultimately making her a stepping stone for my success. 

At first, she had a clear lead in the votes, but once “New Beginning” went viral, its votes soared, quickly closing the gap. 

I didn’t even need to check to know Anna must be fuming right now. 

She invested so much money, and while some of her loyal fans still stuck by her, criticizing me, I gained a new wave of supporters. 

During my free time, I glanced at Sadie, whose votes seemed stuck just below the final hurdle. 

There might be some interference from the Gardners, so I decided to check out her work. 

It was a typical example of rote learning–decent but nothing extraordinary. 

With that kind of skill, she thought she could compete with me publicly? 

Knowing I had a strong lead in the votes, I wasn’t bothered anymore and simply waited for the final day to 

come. 

Lately, I’ve been spending all my time in the studio, practicing endlessly. 

I’m determined to prove to the Sanders and the Gardners that the daughter they overlooked is the one with true brilliance! 

As the competition day drew near, I woke up early. 

I wore a white shirt and jeans, my hair tied up in a neat bun, and topped it off with a coat as I stepped outside. 

Zoey was already naturally beautiful, so a simple, fresh look suited her perfectly. 

In the mirror, I caught a glimpse of the person I once was. 

How wonderful. It’s the life I had always dreamed of, isn’t it? 

As I stepped out, Carter gazed at me with a hint of surprise in his eyes. 

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“You look amazing like this,” he said with genuine sincity. 

Yes, the time I lost, I want to reclaim it in this life. 

“Carter, thank you for everything you’ve done.” 

I never entered a competition unprepared, and once again, he had been a huge help to me. 

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“I told you, between a husband and wife, there’s no need for thanks. Zoey, I can’t wait for the moment you win the competition.” 

My heart skipped a beat. “Do you really believe I can win?” 

gaze was full of warmth. “You’re so excellent, not only will you win, but you’ll do it in style.” 

Neither the Sanders nor the Gardners have that much faith in me, offering encouragement like this. 

Even Philippa still expressed her worries last night. 

She isn’t afraid of anything else but the thought that if I lose to the Gardners, it could have a bad impact on the shares and give Sadic another chance to make things difficult for me. She feels for me, her daughter. 

She doesn’t fully understand my abilities, so it’s natural she wouldn’t believe in me. But Carter’s unwavering support, like a loyal fan, makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. 

He drew me into his arms, holding me around the waist from behind. “Mrs. Bolton, you’re the best there 

is.” 

It would be a lie to claim I wasn’t moved. I gave a small nod. “Yes, I will win for sure.” 

Inside the venue, I spotted many faces I knew in the VIP area.