Once the door closed, one of the senior executives asked, "Mr. Gavin, what's going on? Why does Ms. Everson want to see you?" "I have no clue either," said Gavin. "Don't fret, though. Just continue with your work. There shouldn't be much of a problem."Despite his words of reassurance, the senior executives didn't think that things were that simple. All of them wore concerned expressions. Eventually, Gavin said, "Don't be so worried. I believe in Ms. Evans. I'm sure Ms. Everson has it in her since Ms. Evans handed the position over to her. "We didn't spend much time with Ms. Everson, so we don't know much about her. We shouldn't judge her based on a single incident like this." He added, "The problem won't solve itself even if you stay here in my office. Why don't you follow me to see Ms. Everson and see what she wants to do?" In the end, the senior executives followed Gavin's suggestion and headed to Evans Group together. …Caroline was having breakfast upstairs when she
Their gazes locked. Caroline froze. Something stirred in the depths of her heart. Flustered, she quickly averted her gaze from Kirk's eyes."Um… Have you eaten?" she asked, trying to change the topic. "Yes," said Kirk with a smile after stealing another glance at Caroline's blushing face and flushed cheeks. It didn't matter how much time had passed. He still loved seeing her blush. He would never get bored seeing her get embarrassed. "Are you sure you don't want to plant anything else here besides grapes?" "I'm sure," said Caroline, still flustered. "I-I haven't eaten enough. I'll head back to grab something to eat." She scurried back into the dining room the moment she finished speaking, fearing that Kirk would say something that would make her heart race like crazy again. She fled, leaving Kirk standing alone, shaking his head helplessly in the garden as he watched her. After spending time together during this period, Kirk had come to realize that Caroline didn't h
That had to be a reason for her hallucinations! No one could convince Caroline that she yearned for Kirk's touch. No way! Caroline felt like slapping herself over and over again as she tried to convince herself that she wasn't so desperate. But then, a tiny voice in her head asked, "Are you sure?" Just then, she heard Kirk yell from the garden below."Carrie, the grapes are on their way," Kirk hollered. "Do you plant them together?" Caroline slowly pried open a hole in the curtains to look down at Kirk, who, to her relief, still had his shirt on. She sighed in relief and answered, "No thanks!" "Okay," Kirk replied. "I'll do it alone then." Hearing him say that made Caroline pity him. She bit her lip and said, "Never mind. I'll help you with it since I have time to spare." Kirk tossed her a smile, one that made him appear all the more enticing as he stood in the sun.Caroline couldn't take it anymore. She turned away from him and rushed downstairs. But when she stopped
"Because I'm Evans Group's CEO," Corinne answered. She continued, "Mr. Gavin, I know that you're good friends with Ms. Evans, but you can't just do whatever you wish. There are rules that need to be followed in this company." Gavin was even more confused now. "You said that we have to follow the rules here. Just what rule is your decision to fire me based on?" Instead of replying, Corinne smiled and closed the contract file on the table. "Now that things have come to this, I advise you to leave as soon as possible. If you don't, I'll have security come up and take you away." That said, she picked up the phone on the table. But Gavin wasn't afraid of her at all. "Ms. Everson, I will not leave the office until you give me a reasonable explanation!" His tone was firm. He might not have done much at Evans Group, but it was as clear as day that Corinne was doing this on purpose. This was a powerplay. She wanted to instill fear in everyone's hearts. Besides, everyone knew th
Gavin hung up, and Caroline pocketed her phone. She was in no hurry to return to the living room, though. It was simply because she couldn't be anywhere near Kirk for now. Just as she was hesitating to head back to the living room, a sharp noise pierced through the air. Before she could even respond, multiple gunshots sounded in the air. Frightened, she darted back into the house. Kirk, who was in the living room, tossed his laptop aside and rushed to Caroline's aid when he heard the noise. When he saw her, he immediately wrapped his arms around her."Are you hurt?" he asked, his voice laced with concern. Caroline shook her head silently. Soon, the sound of gunshots faded, but the two of them stood still with their arms still around each other. When their surroundings became quiet again and there was no longer a single gunshot to be heard, they heard Nightshade teasing them. Only then did Kirk and Caroline realize that the two of them were in such close proximity.
Nightshade's sentence was cut short when Kirk said, "What do you mean? Did you lie about Thomas?" "Of course not. The part about Thomas is true," Nightshade explained himself. "And so is the fact that I'm trying to set up you and Caroline." Kirk didn't get it. "Why are you doing this?""It's simple, really." Nightshade laughed. "You two look the happiest when you're around each other, and when you're happy, I get a pay raise." He added, "I see no reason not to do so… unless you don't want me to?" Kirk stared at Nightshade without blinking. He said, "Don't interfere. I can handle my problem." As cold-blooded as ever, Nightshade mocked, "Yeah, yeah. I haven't seen any improvements, even after so long." "She and I are staying together now. Isn't this considered progress?" Kirk retaliated, making Nightshade laugh. "Do you think this would have happened if it hadn't been for Thomas? When Sean finds the other two assassins, what excuse will you come up with to stay with Car
Nightshade would take the spotlight and be known as the coolest person alive on the dark web.Kirk's frown deepened even more as time passed. He still didn't get the point. However, after considering Nightshade's offer, he asked, "What do you suggest?" Nightshade's excitement shot through the roof at that question. "You agree, then? You'll plead for help once you two reconcile?" "We'll see," Kirk told him.The answer was ambiguous, but Nightshade was no businessman; he simply took that as a "yes"."My method will surely work!" he sounded ecstatic. "But I can only tell you a part of the plan, just in case you go back on your word." "What is it?""Aren't you two staying in the same room tonight? You can…" Nightshade stood closer to Kirk and lowered his voice until it was just a whisper. After he was done speaking, he gleefully quirked an eyebrow at Kirk. But Kirk didn't seem to like the sound of it. "Are you sure it'll work?" "Trust me. It definitely will." Nightshade
"Nothing!" Nightshade yelped, but the anxiety in his voice gave him away. Caroline didn't buy it. Judging from the look on his face, something was definitely going on. She stepped forward to see just what he was hiding behind him. It looked like herbs. "What's that?" Caroline took a piece of herb from his hand and sniffed it. Nightshade hastily snatched it back from her and warned, "You can't eat this!" While Caroline looked confused, Nightshade's face was etched with anxiety."What is this?" she repeated her question. "It's a type of herb for men. If a woman consumes it, she will get a nosebleed. Her life could even be in danger," Nightshade told her. Caroline hurriedly tossed away the remaining herbs in her hand. "Is it so dangerous?" "Yes." Nightshade told her before lowering his voice and adding, "You'll know what I mean tonight." Caroline didn't hear that last sentence, though. She looked around but couldn't find the housekeeper, so she said, "Carry on with wha