Vivian's expression changed slightly. "Caroline, you've lost. Are you going to badmouth my work just because of that? Your character is just as bad as your designs. Now I know why you only managed to marry a driver!"Corvin raised an eyebrow when he heard this.He'd thought that there was something between Caroline and Kirk. But it turned out that Caroline was already married.He was just about to speak when Caroline spoke softly."Mr. French, I admit that you are a renowned and respected name in the skincare industry. When we talked about artistry a few days ago, I thought you disagreed that artistry also needed to serve business purposes. That's why your products are so good, but not all consumers agree."Caroline was going overboard by saying such things to such a renowned expert in the field.Everyone turned pale from fright. They were scared that Corvin would change his mind and refuse to sign the contract with Thorne Corporation.Even Jules thought Caroline was being too b
"My goodness, I'm getting goosebumps!""Help, this is too amazing! No one could do this without ten years of honing one's skills!""Go and see if an artist with ten years of experience can do something like this. Goodness, this isn't just some simple design with commercial value. It's a masterwork with artistic and commercial value!"Compared to Caroline's design, Vivian's twelve-flower design became plain and uninteresting.Corvin pulled his admiring gaze away from Caroline's design. "I've decided to use Ms. Evans' design!"Once he said this, Vivian's expression twisted in anger.She bit her lip hard. Just when she was about to speak, Corvin cut her off."Vivian's design is great too, but compared with Ms. Evans' … Hmm, how should I put it? They're as different as heaven and earth. Vivian, you need to learn more from Ms. Evans."His last comment made Vivian want to scream.Why should she, someone with ten years of experience, learn from a newbie?Everyone in the room wore di
When Caroline returned to the design department, she could feel that the atmosphere was different from before.The way the others looked at her had changed. Their expressions were no longer filled with mockery and disdain. They were full of fear.Caroline knew what they were thinking. She regarded each of them. "The design department allows constructive competition and also questioning. But it doesn't allow slander. As long as you do your jobs, no one will make life difficult for you."Her words brought relief to those who had stood behind Vivian before.After saying this, Caroline went to her office.Cheryl followed Caroline into the office. Open admiration filled her face."Ms. Evans, you're amazing. I admire you so much! How did you draw those eyes? Can you teach me?"Caroline smiled and took out her phone. It was filled with notifications. People from other departments were adding her on social media.She accepted every one of them.The second she put down her phone,
Kirk answered the phone very quickly. He sounded like he was in a good mood. "Darling, is something the matter?"When Caroline heard Kirk's low and magnetic voice through the phone, goosebumps rose on the skin of her arm.She settled her emotions and said, "I'll be attending a welcome party at the company tonight. Do you want to come?"Kirk smiled devilishly. "This is your company's welcome party. How can I attend when I'm an outsider?"Caroline was dumbstruck.Why did she feel like Kirk was doing this on purpose?"Of course because …"Kirk stretched out his legs. He gave a slightly playful look to his astounded underlings. Then, he turned around, lightly cajoling. "Because?""You're my family! Is that good enough for you?"Caroline had no more words to say to him.Kirk's voice became lower. It was deep and smooth. "You're finally acknowledging me.""Are you coming or not?" Caroline's face was starting to burn.Kirk sighed. "Of course I want to attend. It's such a great
Sarah looked like she had suffered a blow. She slapped Caroline in the face. "I'm your mother! Since when did you become so disobedient?"The slap rang clear and loud. However, the sound was lost in the bustling crowd.Caroline's head turned from the force of the slap. She gritted her teeth and looked back after a moment. Her gaze was frosty as she glared at Sarah.Sarah felt cold all over. She looked at Caroline in fear.Sarah was acting as though she had been slapped.The way Caroline looked at her now made her feel like she was looking at a stranger."You're my mother. But let me ask you something. Do you still remember my birthday?"Sarah shuddered violently. After a pause, she said hesitantly, "O—of course I do."Caroline could tell at a glance that Sarah was lying.She recalled her birthdays from the past. Even though they had been in different countries, Sarah and Dan would still fly abroad to celebrate her birthday with her.But because she didn't marry Eddy, her pare
However, she carried herself differently from typical women who had some slight fame. She had the air of someone well-educated."She's …" Jude asked inquisitively, his posture going tense."Hello, Uncle Jude!" There was surprise in the woman's eyes. "I'm Kirk's wife. I finally get to meet you! It's such an honor!"After that, she spotted Eddy. Her surprise became even more obvious. "Mr. Eddy is here too!"Eddy frowned slightly and looked at Kirk in confusion. This woman was completely different from what he'd expected. She wasn't proper or elegant at all.Jude didn't like this woman at all, but he felt relieved because of it.As long as it wasn't Caroline."Have a seat."The woman sat down and introduced herself in an overly friendly manner. "My name is Daphne Dawson. Uncle, you and Mr. Eddy can me Daph."Kirk shot her a look.Daphne seemed to have been stuck by lightning. She put her hands together atop the table and didn't dare to say more.Eddy and Jude didn't notice
Daphne had been dreaming of becoming an A-lister.After meeting Eddy and Jude tonight, Daphne could tell that her dream was about to come true.Although she didn't know who Kirk was exactly, he was still Eddy's second uncle!The Morrison family was infinitely influential in Easton. They had the power to make a famed director popular, much less a starlet like her.Seeing how excited Daphne was, Kirk decided to pop her bubble. "But if anyone suspects you, your life will go to the gutter."Daphne shivered and quickly answered, "I understand.""Go home then."As Kirk spoke, a luxury car stopped before them.Daphne nodded and obediently got in the car.When the car drove off, Charles approached Kirk. "Sir, are you happy with her?""She's alright, quite smart. As long as Uncle Jude doesn't suspect anything, she can get anything she wants.""Alright, sir." Charles looked at Kirk hesitantly.After a moment, he said, "Sir, why don't you tell the madam who you are?"Kirk shot Char
Kirk pulled Caroline into his embrace. "Not very long. Are you hungry?""No. You?""A little."Kirk hadn't eaten much at the hotel."Then what would you like to eat?" Caroline allowed Kirk to hold her. She even wriggled slightly further into his embrace.It was so warm in his arms."What about you?"Caroline smiled. "I'm not hungry. How could you forget so quickly?""Even so, I always put your needs first."Kirk put his hands on Caroline's shoulders and looked at her solemnly."You're very important! For me, with you around, I can live. Without you, I cannot."Caroline shuddered as she looked into Kirk's eyes.His eyes were as deep as the ocean. Caroline couldn't find a trace of doubt in them."Am I … really that important?"Kirk tightened his hold around Caroline, his body trembling. His voice was light as he said, "Yes, very important. That's why you can't leave me, no matter what happens. Alright?"Caroline's face was buried in Kirk's chest. She could feel his muscl