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After more than half an hour, Caroline finally arrived at the bar Sean had told her to come to When she saw the flowing traffic surrounding the place, she started feeling deeply suspicious
Wasn’t this a busy main road? Why couldn’t they get an Uber?
Caroline didn’t think more about it. She quickly found Sean waving at her. “Over here!”
She walked rapidly over Not far off, Kirk was leaning against a pole.
In the dim light of the night, Caroline couldn’t see his features clearly.
Only when she got closer did she see that Kirk’s eyes were slightly closed His forehead was scrunched up, and he looked as if he were in pain. The smell of alcohol surrounded him.
It seemed that Kirk must have drunk a lot.
“Kirk Caroline patted Kirk’s cheeks
Kirk opened his eyes, his red eyes meeting Caroline’s gaze all of a sudden.
Caroline shuddered violently. It was as if she were looking at a hurt kitten. Her movements
became gentler. “Let’s go home.”
Kirk stood without moving.
Caroline went to pull him along, but it seemed as though his body was boneless. He slumped. against her shoulder.
Holding Kirk up by his chest, Caroline tried to shove him away. But Kirk was built like a wall.
There was no way to push him off.
Caroline could only hold his waist and drag him into the car.
Sean watched the way Kirk swayed and stumbled. He mocked Kirk ment*lly, thinking, “What a
great actor.”
His gaze shifted to Caroline’s car and the space in front and behind it. However, he couldn’t find a
second car that had come with Caroline’s.
His heart chilled. He took a few steps toward her car. Sounding casual, he asked, “Did you come
alone?”
Caroline had finally shoved Kirk into the car. She straightened, a bead of sweat hanging from the tip of her nose. “No. The person who’s picking you up is almost here.”
A newfound hope flared in Sean’s heart. He said with a warm smile, “Sorry for troubling you.”
“It’s no trouble. The moment she said this, a car drove over. She smiled “Here we go ”
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Sean followed Caroline’s line of sight. When he saw the car slowly coming over, he felt excited.
However, when the car stopped and Sean saw a man sitting inside, he was instantly disappointed
“Not Gwen?” he blurted out. He regretted saying that immediately.
Luckily, Caroline didn’t think too much about it.
She explained, “Oh, the company arranged a new driver for me. This is Mr. Jack. Gwen said she’s not free, so I could only ask him to help. What’s up? Is there a problem?”
Sean’s scholarly features twisted up for a second “No, thank you.
Caroline frowned Why did Sean sound like he was gritting his teeth?
“Then I’m going home now.”
Caroline got into the car and started it. She left the bar.
During the whole trip, Kirk behaved perfectly. When she drove into the garage, Caroline felt her
tensed nerves finally relax.
She opened the back door and patted Kirk’s cheek. “We’re here. Get out of the car.”
Kirk had curled into a ball. He seemed just like a cat. When he heard Caroline, he slowly opened
his eyes. They were still red, and when Caroline saw them again, her heart ached.
Just as she turned away, Kirk suddenly hugged her tightly around the waist.
She could only look back at Kirk. “We’re home.”
Kirk rubbed his cheek against Caroline. His drunken voice was deep. “I don’t … go home…”
Kirk was built like a mountain. He didn’t budge even though Caroline pushed him. She could only
bend down to look into Kirk’s in his eyes.
Using a tone as though she were coaxing a child, she said softly, “Why don’t you want to go home?”
“My wife won’t talk to me.”
Caroline asked, “Why won’t she talk to you?”
“Because I made a mistake.”
Caroline silently straightened.
Seemingly afraid that she would leave, Kirk wound an arm around her waist. He rubbed his head
against Caroline’s stomach. He really was acting like an affectionate cat.
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Caroline put a hand on Kirk’s shoulder Her heart melted.
Caroline bit her lip and said softly, “Go home She’ll talk to you now.”
Really? Kirk looked up. The hard lines of his face were a sharp contrast to the hurt in his eyes
Caroline nodded silently. She reached out a hand. Come on, let’s go home.”
Kirk took Caroline’s fair hand and pulled her into his embrace
He brazenly inhaled her womanly scent.
Caroline got a shock. She said in warning, “Kirk…”
Kirk flipped them both over and pressed Caroline below him.
After some time, Caroline slept deeply. She could sense someone carrying her to bed and softly
wiping down her body.
The next morning, Caroline opened her eyes to find herself lying in the bed of the master
bedroom. Kirk was beside her. His clothes were a mess, and his body was littered with numerous
scratch marks.
Caroline remembered what happened last night in an instant. Heat filled her face, spreading all
the way to her toes.
She quickly shot up from bed and clumsily grabbed her clothes. She ran back to the guest room.
In the mirror, she found hickeys all over herself. She really regretted going to pick up Kirk last
night.
Luckily, Kirk would forget what happened when he was drunk. Otherwise, she really didn’t know
how she would face him.
With her heart in a mess, Caroline took a hot shower. She went downstairs after changing.
Kirk had already set the table with the breakfast he had bought. Who knew when he’d even
woken up?
“It’s time for breakfast,” Kirk called out to Caroline.
Caroline a**ented, her neck turning red.
Kirk seemed to have forgotten everything.
She picked up her cutlery and dug into the breakfast elegantly.
Caroline finally relaxed.
Suddenly, Kirk looked over at her and asked seriously, “Did I get drunk last night?”
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Mmmmm, Caronne said before quickly ducking her bead even more.
Did I do anything then?”
“No
Kirk quickly smiled.
“What about you?”
Caroline raised her head to look at Kirk. Her breathing was ragged. “What could I have done when you were drunk?”
Kirk was smiling brightly. He rolled up his sleeves, showing his wrist. There was a clear bite mark there. “Then why do I have this on me?”
He sounded innocent and pitiful.
It was as if Caroline was the scumbag here.
Caroline felt her mind racing. Her face was thoroughly red. “H–how should I know?”
“This one… You don’t know either?” His voice was filled with confusion.
The red scratch mark on his abdomen was a clear and annoying sight.
Caroline’s face was burning. “I–I’m going to work!”
After saying that, Caroline ran off.
Watching her go, Kirk put his hands behind his head. He was in such a great mood
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Caroline was distracted all morning. Her mind was filled with the image of Kirk’s scratched–up
abdomen
She had reason to believe that Kirk had been seducing her. He was probably trying to dumb her
down by tempting her and making her forget why they were fighting.
She had to admit that his plan was quite successful
She really couldn’t hold off much longer.
Just as she was about to let her mind run wild, she saw Cheryl walking past the door, seemingly
in a daze.
In the beginning, Caroline didn’t find anything weird about it. But after Cheryl walked past, she
sensed something amiss. “Cheryl.”
A few seconds later, Cheryl appeared at her door, looking distracted.
Her eyes were red–rimmed, and her hair stuck to her face wetly. She looked to be in a ghastly
state.
“What happened?”
Cheryl lowered her head and thinned her lips. She dared not say a word.
Caroline stood up, her hands supported on the table. “Answer me!”
Caroline had a commanding air about her, and it scared Cheryl.
She stuttered out, “I–I was just getting water in the lounge. I heard them dis–discussing you. I said something, and Susan immediately splashed coffee on my face. She said y–you…”
“What were they saying?”
“They say there’s no way you can produce something Mr. French likes with your little bit of skill. They say you’ll definitely lose this competition and embarra** yourself.”
As she finished speaking, Cheryl burst into tears.
Caroline’s expression darkened. She said blandly, “Don’t cry! Come with me!”
Cheryl followed Caroline in confusion to Vivian’s office.
In the office, Susan was telling Vivian about splashing coffee on Cheryl.
“Her boss is useless, so she can only suffer the consequences…”
As she said this, the door was pushed open with a bang.
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beach brand hem she saw a war and a civing
Carl’s expression was shilly as the walked in and sat down
Susen glanced at Vivian been expands three anything you have to tell us, Ms.
Celine looked up and send to Cheryl do get a bot cup of coffee
Cheryl rushed out to prepare the coffee
The commotion had attracted the attention of the others working outside Every one of them tried
to sneak a look
Soon, Cheryl returned with some piping hot coffee
Caroline said, “Splash Susan back
The second she said this, everyone gasped
Cheryl’s face turned white ‘M–Ms Evans Th–that wouldn’t be too nice!”
The coffee was steaming hot. If she splashed it on Susan, Susan’s face would be ruined.
Caroline looked over, abnormally icy “What’s so not nice about it? Didn’t she splash you the same way? What we’re concerned about is giving as good as we get. Splash her back!”
This was the first time Susan had seen Caroline so vicious. She was terrified.
She looked at Vivian in fear
Vivian folded her arms She said, “Ms. Evans, you don’t have to be so ruthless, do you? It’s just some roughhousing between colleagues. The victim doesn’t even care about it. Let’s not make mountains out of molehills and turn the company upside down.”
“Sure‘ Caroline got up and walked to Vivian’s side She smiled as she picked up Vivian’s cup of water and splashed it on her face. “I hope you won’t make mountains out of molehills either, Ms.
Patterson!”
Everything happened too quickly, and everyone was shocked to their core.
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Yet, Jack’s final action seemed undoubtedly like a challenge to Eddy.
Eddy clenched his fists. He felt enraged, as though something precious had been stolen from him. It made him open the car door with a slam. He floored the gas pedal.
With a loud vroom, the Ferrari shot off like an arrow.
Only after the car sped away did the crowd return to themselves.
None of them could believe their eyes.
They hadn’t been dreaming… had they?
“Somebody pinch me! Pinch me quick! Did I see that wrong? Did Caroline Evans actually reject Mr.
Eddy and get into another man’s car?”
Amidst the packed throng, Vivian sneered disdainfully.
When Susan saw this, she started mocking. “That ruffian just now had to be Caroline’s husband, right, Viv? He doesn’t look like someone with money or power. It’s no wonder she’s been hiding
him and doesn’t even say what her husband does. It’s because he’s a disgrace.”
Someone was confused. “From the looks of it, Mr. Eddy was here to pursue Caroline. Why doesn’t Caroline accept the offer and get back with Mr. Eddy?”
“You don’t know about this, do you?” Susan was ecstatic.
“For one, Caroline already married the man. If she wanted to get back together with Eddy, she would have to get divorced first. Otherwise, she’d have people talking shit about her.”
She continued, “Besides, do you really think Mr. Eddy is honestly here to win Caroline back? If he liked her, they would have gotten married by now.
Someone asked, “Then why did Mr. Eddy come? He’s the Morrisons‘ heir. Who could ever make him do something he doesn’t want to?”
For a second, Susan couldn’t answer. She looked at Vivian for help,
-Vivian looked up in the direction where the car had gone.
“It’s not that simple. You don’t understand a man’s possessiveness. Caroline’s life used to revolve around Mr. Eddy. Now that she’s suddenly acting differently, Mr. Eddy’s probably just not used to
- it. Once some time pa**es, I bet Eddy will stop looking for Caroline.”
When the others heard this, they all thought Vivian was right.
“Viv, you sure have it all figured out.
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Vivian smurd in the beginning, she had been worried about Caroline agreeing so easily to the
ultimatum
She wondered if Caroline was so confident because she still had Eddy as a trump card Now it
seemed that she wouldn’t have to worry about it at all
Silting in the car, Caroline touched her neck where Eddy had strangled her. Her expression was
dark
There were clear finger marks on her neck.
Right then, her phone rang Gwen was calling her
“Carol, are you free tonight? Let’s have morning tea
Caroline got back into her usual mood and asked with a laugh, “Having morning tea at night?”
“Just come,” Gwen coaxed.
Caroline could tell from Gwen’s voice that she wasn’t feeling well. “Alright, where are you? Send me the address”
Gwen quickly sent her address.
Caroline asked Jack to change directions and head to where Gwen was.
The shop was in the city center. When Caroline got there, the table before Gwen was littered with beer bottles.
When the shop owner saw someone coming, he quickly said, “Sorry, we’re closed.”
Caroline looked toward Gwen. “I’m here for my friend.”
When the owner heard that, his expression changed to one of relief. “That’s your friend?”
He meant Gwen, of course.
Caroline nodded.
The owner looked like he’d just had a weight taken off his shoulders.
“You’re finally here, miss. Please take your friend away. She’s been here all day. We closed ages
ago, but we didn’t feel too good about chasing off a customer. Look at the state she’s in…”
Caroline was stunned.
Didn’t Gwen go to work?
She glanced at Gwen again.
Gwen was currently pouring herself another drink. Her expression seemed normal.
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Caroline shook her head. “What are you thinking? I’m only giving an example. It’s been a few months since I married Kirk, I think. I’ve met his family too. But for some reason, I feel like the person I know isn’t the real him. It’s just a persona he’s showing me.”
Gwen replied, “Maybe you’ll get to know him more if you spend more time together.”
“Maybe.” Caroline half–heartedly put her hair up.
It didn’t look like a hickey. On the contrary, it looked like someone had throttled her.
“I’m not sure.” Caroline pulled Gwen up. “I’ll take you home.”
Gwen slumped against Caroline’s shoulder and sobbed. “Carol, my poor Carol. If Kirk dares do anything bad to you, I’ll castrate him!”
As she said this, a pair of long legs appeared before her.
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“You won’t get that chance.”
Kirk walked up in large strides and pushed Gwen over to Sean behind him. Then, he pulled Caroline over and looked her up and down. His gaze settled on the bright red marks on her fair
“Eddy did this?”
“Why are you here?”
Kirk held her arms over her head. His warm breath brushed against her face, scorching her.
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softer as she said, “My legs are numb.”
Kirk stepped back and bent to pick Caroline up. “Then let’s go home.”
Since Caroline had a few drinks, she fell asleep as soon as she got home.
“Yes.”
Although he really wanted to know why, Charles knew better than to ask questions he shouldn’t.
“Did you find the person I asked you about?”
Kirk stood on the balcony. Bathed in moonlight, the shadows made his straight figure seem to sway.
Kirk nodded slightly. Then he said, “How are the discussions going for the purchase of those entertainment companies?”
“They’re in progress. We can make an announcement next month at the latest.”
“Good.”
In the moonlight, Caroline’s sleeping face was peaceful. Her tensed forehead was relaxed now. She didn’t look as disdainful as she had before.
“I bought some candy a few days ago. If the medicine is bitter, you can take this first.”
Realizing it belatedly, Sean hurriedly tore off the seal and handed the jar to Gwen.
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Gwen looked at Sean and saw how he seemed to be carefully trying to get on her good side. She felt displeased. “I’m not that difficult.”
As she said this, Gwen tossed the pills into her mouth. Then, she picked up the gla** of water and drank it all.
Sean watched this silently. Once Gwen was done, she smiled.
“I laid out the bed for you…”
Gwen got up and said casually, “Sean, about what happened last time. It was a unique occurrence. You’re Kirk’s friend, and I’m Caroline’s friend. There’s no avoiding some interaction between us. Let’s use this opportunity to work this out.”
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