Chapter 0014

William’s POV:

Upon finding out that Caroline had disappeared before the party was over, I was filled with an immense sense of annoyance. Was it really so hard for her to accept being with me?

She’s probably flirting with Martin behind my back again, I thought to myself, causing a bolt of anger to flash through my veins.

My hand tightened around my wine glass, growing increasingly unhappy at the thought of them together, probably talking trash about me while I was busy hosting this party. Could she really be so shameless?

“William!” came my mother’s voice from afar. I forced myself away from my stewing thoughts to look over at my mother’s approaching form. At her side was Martin, who was still missing his suit jacket and was approaching with a look of amused contempt.

On one hand, I was relieved to see that Caroline was not with Martin, but on the other, I detested seeing Martin in general.

“Mama,” I greeted my mother, trying to ignore the man beside her. “Are you enjoying your par