Scarlett's POV:
While I was getting upset because of what happened last night, I received a call from Simon. "Caroline, are you okay? Listen, last night was my fault. I shouldn't have let Charles take you away," he said, sounding really remorseful.
"It's fine. It wasn't your fault. Actually, I should be the one to apologize to you. Because of me, Charles beat you up for no reason," I said, feeling apologetic.
"Caroline, you are so kind. Every time I meet you, I just feel so relaxed and happy," he replied.
"Me too! Thank you for all your help last night. If you need any help in the future, you can always come to me," I promised.
"Really? Thank you for that. Trust me, Caroline. We'll soon meet again," Simon responded.
After the phone call, someone opened the door of my office.
When I looked over, I found that it was William. "How did you get in here?" I asked with a frown. William shrugged at me. "You should ask your bodyguard. She's not in her seat right now." 'Elena isn't here? Where did she go?' I wondered. "Caroline, I came here with no ill intention. I merely want to ask you a question. Where's that woman you mentioned last time? I've been looking all over for her, but I still can't find a single trace other," William said anxiously.
I shook my head and answered, "You shouldn't be asking me that question. You'll be able to get more information out of Charles than me."
"Scarlett, don't make fun of me. Charles has lost his memory and he hasn't recovered yet. What can he even tell me about that woman?" William exclaimed.
"What did you just call me?" I asked, wearing a half-smile.
William paused and replied, "Oops! I'm sorry, Caroline. But seriously, I just want to know this woman's whereabouts. Can you please just help me?"
He looked really sincere. It seemed that he was intent on getting an answer out of me.
As his former friend, I should tell him the truth. But as a woman, I also knew that the woman in question had every right to make her own decisions.
After struggling to decide, I chose to keep her secret.
"Sorry, William, but I can't tell you. If and when she wants to see you, she'll show up."
After a moment of suffocating silence, William lowered his head. "I understand."
He then turned around, ready to leave the office. Subconsciously, I let out a sigh of relief.
All of a sudden, he stopped in his tracks, turned around, and chuckled. "I don't care whether you're Scarlett or Caroline right now. I want you to know that we'll always be friends."
His remark left me stunned. By the time I gathered my composure, William was already gone.
I turned my attention towards the documents on the table. The cover was a picture of a beautiful woman holding a child in her arms. She was Sofia Byrne, the woman the Wilson Group wanted to sign as the brand ambassador for the upcoming project.
Raina's POV:
After I was kicked out of the auction in front of all those people, I ran home, feeling humiliated.
I rushed into my room, slamming the door behind me. Then, I threw myself onto the bed and burst into tears.
Why? Why did Charles do that to me?
This is all Caroline's fault! That bitch is certainly the one behind this!'
"Raina, I'm coming in." My mother knocked on the door and walked in.
"I just heard about what happened from your dad. He's really angry right now. Can you please stop making him angry? Why are you even crying? What good will that do?" Mom asked, sounding disappointed.
"I just can't accept this! Why can't I marry Charles? I do not wish to be bested by a woman like Scarlett!" I shouted, sitting upright.
"Raina, don't be so pessimistic. It's far too early to admit defeat. You still have something on her, don't you?" Mom replied, attempting to comfort me.
'Oh, that's right! How could I forget that?'
But upon a second thought, I said, "No, that's not enough. Even if we expose Caroline's identity, she's still the daughter of the Wilson family. The evidence isn't enough to destroy her. I need to dig up more dirt on her. It's best if we can find something that can completely annihilate her dignity!"
Mom nodded in response and sat on the edge of the bed. She embraced me and patted me on the back.
"We'll find a way to deal with that woman. What you need to do now is appease your father and apologize to him."
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