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
Caroline gulped down a lot of water, but it didn't help to quench the desire within her.Kirk caressed her neck and asked, "What is it?Displeased, Caroline gave him a look. "I'm going out for some air."She got Kirk's paws off of herself and went outside. On the phone, she and Gwen continued to discuss where they could go to pick some cherries.Yet now, every time cherries were mentioned, Caroline felt uncomfortable all over.Kirk looked at Caroline's back and smiled. Right then, he got a message from Charles. It read, "Sir, the Collinses are currently investigating Ms. Dawson."Kirk's eyes narrowed as he tapped on the phone's keyboard."Let them investigate," he texted back.After about five minutes, Charles sent another message.This one read, "Mr. Morrison Senior seems to be investigating her too. I'm worried we might become shorthanded since both sides are investigating at the same time. Plus, the Collins family is still investigating the madam."Kirk was silent for
Gwen wanted to flee, but she knew that she'd give herself away by doing so. With a reluctant heart, she walked behind Caroline. Lowering her voice, she asked, "Why is he here?"A soft smile hung on Caroline's face. She pursed her lips and said, "He's kind of pitiful since he doesn't have many friends here in the country."Caroline turned and looked right into Gwen's eyes. "Gwen, are you hiding something from me?" Gwen instantly looked away. "N—no." "Really? Why do I feel like there's something off with you two?""That's not true!" Gwen denied it adamantly. From the corner of her eye, she noticed Sean coming their way, and she straightened her back. He leaned over and grabbed the handle of her luggage. "Give it to me.""No need—" Gwen took a huge step backward, as if he were an electric cable that would electrocute her. Then, she realized that she had overreacted. Hastily, she added, "I can do it on my own." Seeing how awkward Gwen was made Caroline giggle. She told Gwen,