Bogus Billionaire novel (Caroline and Kirk) novel Chapter 6

Half an hour later, Caroline was in the car that Jude had prepared and headed toward Starlust Hotel. Only after she had arrived did she learn from the butler that it was a party. 

“Is Eddy here, too?” Caroline asked. She absolutely did not want to see him.

The butler, however, misunderstood. He smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Ms. Evans. He’ll be here soon.”

Caroline was speechless. Would she be able to leave in time?

But then, the door opened. Caroline had nowhere to go. Thus, she greeted, “Grandpa.”

“Oh!” Jude smiled when he saw Caroline. “Come, Carrie. Sit here with me.”

She sat next to him. Just then, she realized that everyone had yet to begin eating. They were probably waiting for someone important to arrive.

As if reading her mind, Jude said with a chuckle, “We’re here to celebrate Eddy’s uncle’s return to the country.”

Although Kirk had asked to keep this a secret, Jude had faith in Caroline. He believed that she would not be loose-lipped.

Caroline was dazed for a moment before remembering that Jude had a brother who had moved out of the country when he was young and single-handedly created a business empire. Rumor had it that his son was even better, turning the company into the largest in the country. However, he kept a low profile and never appeared on the news.

Caroline began feeling excited to see this miraculous person tonight.

Right then, the door opened once again. Caroline looked over at once, but her gaze turned cold instantly.

Eddy’s smile froze on his face. He could not conceal the hatred in his eyes. “Why are you here?”

Caroline sucked in her hatred for him and said expressionlessly, “To see Grandpa.”

Eddy sneered. She was here to tell on him, wasn’t she? He hated incapable women who told tales to his family the most.

He ignored her and glanced around the room. “Where’s Uncle?”

“He’s gone out to take a phone call.” Jude looked at him and then at Caroline. “Your uncle is already married. Isn’t it time for you too, Eddy?”

Caroline’s heart thumped. She grabbed the hem of her shirt.

“Grandpa …”

Eddy’s voice was louder than hers. “It’s up to you, Grandpa.”

Caroline was stunned. Before, when Jude brought up marriage, Eddy had opposed it. Now, to obtain her kidney, he tried to manipulate his grandfather.

She tightened her fists under the table.

But Jude and Thomas were smiling hard. This was Eddy’s first time agreeing to the marriage. As if afraid that he would go back on his word, they asked Caroline, “What do you think, Carrie?”

Caroline took multiple deep breaths and calmed down abruptly. Since he was being merciless, she would not hold back either.

She lowered her gaze and said shyly, “I … I don’t mind, Grandpa.”

Jude’s laughter filled the room. “That’s wonderful. I will get someone to arrange a date for you.”

Eddy glanced at Caroline, thinking that she was probably over the moon. His disgust toward her grew stronger.

But then, Caroline said timidly, “Grandpa, I have more to say.”

Everyone looked at her.