"Why won't you let me say hi to her?" Gwen asked, watching Cheryl enter the mall with a few other women. "Forget it. It doesn't matter," said Caroline. "See those women with her just now? They're all from the Hackett family, and all of them are powerful figures. What would they think if we approached Cheryl just to say hi?" She continued, "She's in the spotlight, so she has to be careful with everything she does. We shouldn't cause her any trouble. Besides, we'll get to see her in three days. There's no need to rush." "Fine," Gwen relented. "I would have hugged her already if it hadn't been for them. Look at how skinny she looks! I bet she's not happy living with the Hacketts." Caroline glanced in the direction where they had seen Cheryl. No one was there anymore, so she looked away. "What about us? Should we go shopping at this mall too?""Why not? I haven't prepared a gift for Cheryl," said Caroline. "Let's go." With that, the two of them went into the mall. It was so
The clothes were either too childish or too mature."Thank you. I still think this suits me better." Cheryl rejected everyone's deceptive suggestions and walked over to an aqua dress.This dress had gentle colors and didn't appear too inappropriate. However, it was so plain that it downplayed her brilliance as the lady of the hour. But it also wasn't so showy that it outshone the brilliance of the other members of the Hackett family."I'd like to try this one," Cheryl told the saleswoman.The saleswoman glanced at the manager. Seeing that the manager didn't nod, the clerk dared not take matters into her own hands. The manager acted based on the mood of the women in the Hackett family. These ladies were all regular customers. The manager knew everything about them.When he saw the dresses they showed to Cheryl, he could tell they were trying to embarrass her. Hence, he couldn't decide what to do. He could only look at Theodora Langley, the most distinguished woman of the bunch.
Caroline smiled lightly. "Cheryl is my former colleague. If I had known she was the daughter of the Hackett family, I wouldn't have hired her. "Speaking of which, you can't blame me for this. The woman who had lost Cheryl is the one to blame. Don't you think so?"Theodora's expression shifted slightly at her words. Before she could come up with a retort, Caroline continued, "Oh, by the way, the banquet will begin in three days, but you're only buying clothes for Cheryl now."Either your subordinates didn't plan this thing well, or they ruined her clothes. No matter the reason, your family's staff members seem rather incapable. What do you think?"Theodora's expression became even darker. Although Caroline was referring to her family's staff, she was actually directing her insults at the Hacketts.Theodora had initially wanted to show everyone that Cheryl was still involved with Caroline so that they would be cautious with her and alienate her. She hadn't expected to get lectu
Who on earth gave Caroline this much confidence? Was it that poor husband of hers?Cheryl said merrily behind Theodora, "Aunt Theodora, I think this rule is quite heavy-handed, too. Why don't we call the authorities?"The manager's expression shifted at her words, and he looked at Theodore in panic.Only then did Theodore look away from Caroline. "You don't have to do that. You're just trying on some clothes. Sir, you don't mind giving us a compromise, right?"The manager wiped the sweat from his forehead and said hurriedly, "Yes, of course. You're all important customers here. I don't mind doing this simple thing. Feel free to try anything, Ms. Lewis."Cheryl said with a smile, "I'm not breaking your store's rules, am I?""No, of course not." The manager quickly asked the saleswoman to take down the dress.Cheryl took the dress into the fitting room, ignoring the manager's flattery.After trying on the dress, she walked out of the fitting room in satisfaction. "I'd like this d
"What's wrong?" Theodora asked sarcastically. "You don't have to cry if you didn't bring any money. We can pay that 180 thousand dollars for you."Theodore wanted to make the other Hacketts believe that Aiden's love for Cheryl was superficial. Since she had achieved her goal, she could stop there. Besides, if she paid for the dress, Aiden would owe her. "You don't have to do that." Cheryl raised her head, traces of darkness lingering in her gaze. However, her gaze held a bit more disgust as she looked at Theodora. "I can pay for it myself."Theodora's expression shifted slightly at her words. "But you don't have any money, do you?"Cheryl looked at Theodora questioningly. "Aunt Theodora, I don't believe I mentioned having no money. How did you come to that conclusion?"Theodora's expression shifted at her words, but she quickly made an excuse. "Oh, I didn't see you taking your card out, so I thought you didn't bring any money with you.""Mrs. Hackett Senior already gave me a
"What's wrong, Gwen? Why are you looking at me like that?"Gwen, who was in a daze, quickly returned to her senses. "Oh, it's nothing."Judging by Caroline's tone, it didn't seem like she remembered Layla telling her she wasn't Dan's daughter. That made sense. That had happened before Caroline had lost her memories, so it was normal for her not to remember."By the way, Gwen.""What's up?" Gwen looked at Caroline nervously."Do you know where they are?""They?""Dan and Sarah. I only remember them showing up when I was about to marry Eddy, but then they disappeared. Do you know where they went?""I really don't." Gwen shook her head. "After Kirk took you away, they were probably worried about Eddy retaliating against them. That must be why they disappeared without a trace. There's no sign of them at all.""All right.""Carol, don't tell me you miss them.""No, why would I? It's just … Seeing Cheryl return to the Hackett family made me remember I have parents too.""Abou
With a spin, Caroline fell into Kirk's arms. She was about to get up when Kirk grabbed the back of her head. Then, he gave her a fleeting kiss, which soon became forceful and domineering.Caroline was almost out of breath from the kiss. After what seemed to be a long time, she used all of her strength to push Kirk away. "Are you really drunk or just pretending?"Caroline stared at the drowsy Kirk. She had to admit that he was handsome, no matter his situation. Even when he was drunk, his stellar facial features were difficult to look away from.Kirk wrapped his arms around Caroline's waist once more.Caroline was dumbfounded. Why did she have a feeling he wasn't drunk at all and was just faking it?"Carrie …" Kirk had his eyes closed, and his sleepy expression gradually twisted in pain.Caroline felt a prick in her chest at the sight, and she frowned."Carrie …" Kirk opened his mouth and muttered Caroline's name again.Caroline reached out and held Kirk's hand. Even though she
"I'm sure you know how he is very well."Caroline looked down. Then, she looked at the street lights and said with a smile, "Yeah, I know how capable he is. But I hope he'll be safe and sound."…The two soon arrived at the Hacketts' residence. When the household staff saw Caroline arrive, they immediately welcomed her and led her to the table reserved for her. Those who held the power among the big four families were sitting at that table. As Caroline's friend, Gwen naturally had the right to join the table too.However, the other people weren't at the table yet, so Caroline and Gwen were the only ones there. It made their table look rather deserted.Gwen noticed the nameplate with Eddy's name on the opposite side. "I almost forgot we'd have to dine at the same table with Eddy on occasions like these. I feel sick just thinking of his face."Caroline chuckled. "Then, don't think about it.""I don't want to. But he's going to be sitting across from us when he comes later. Knowi