Caroline was even secretly glad she hadn't said no in the first place. Otherwise, she would have come across as a narcissist who thought every man loved her."Of course. Please come in." She made way for Adrian and poured him a glass of water before opening the files.While Caroline looked through the documents, Adrian took the chance to look around Caroline's home. It didn't look big, but the furnishings were in perfect order, forming a warm and simple atmosphere. What made Adrian the happiest was the fact that there weren't any traces of a man in her home."These two went missing?" Caroline spoke up, pulling Adrian away from his thoughts.Adrian said thoughtfully, "Yes. After they entered the bar last night, they never came back out." Then, he asked curiously, "By the way, why do you want to investigate them all of a sudden?"Adrian looked at the two men's information and noticed they also had an accomplice. All three of them had bad records. They often had sex with women
Adrian didn't want to leave at all. This was a rare opportunity for him to be in the same house as Caroline.Quentin gave Adrian a video call after discovering he was at Caroline's home. He teased, "Not bad, my friend! You managed to stay over at her place so soon.""Keep your voice down!" Adrian nervously glanced at the door of Caroline's room. After making sure there were no noises, he glared at Quentin on the screen. "If you mess this up, I won't have mercy on you." Quentin said disdainfully, "Looking at you like this, you'll definitely be a henpecked husband after you get married.""I don't mind at all. It's none of your business," Adrian retorted."You're a constant ray of sunshine, aren't you? Remember. She isn't divorced yet. "Adrian was about to speak up when he heard the sound of the doorknob turning from the outside."Someone is here. I'll talk to you later." Adrian hung up the phone and walked to the door. He opened it, bumping into Kirk, who was about to open the
As soon as Caroline spoke, she glanced at Kirk, whose expression had turned frosty. However, she didn't feel scared at all. Instead, she felt a sense of retribution. But that feeling left as soon as it came, and she soon realized that the atmosphere was off. She looked at Adrian awkwardly.Adrian was still looking at her, stunned. He probably hadn't expected her to say yes.The scariest thing was the sudden silence in the room. Caroline's cheeks were slightly warm as she lowered her head to drink the beef stew. The atmosphere between the three of them became more and more tense.After finishing their meal, Caroline put down her spoon and found an excuse to return to her room.Adrian had no desire to stick around any longer, so he got up and walked toward the door. Just as he turned the doorknob, he heard Kirk's deep voice behind him. "You're a Sorkin, right?"Adrian looked back at Kirk in confusion. However, Kirk had already turned around and walked to the kitchen after pa
Caroline and Gwen raised their heads at the voice, looking at the newcomer. Seeing that it was Adrian, Caroline was surprised. "What are you doing here?""I'm going on a business trip," Adrian explained. He took the suitcases from Caroline's hands. "Let's go. I'll help you check these in."Caroline and Gwen followed Adrian, each holding one suitcase.Gwen looked at Adrian suspiciously and whispered, "Isn't this too much of a coincidence? Is he really on a business trip?"Caroline said, "It's a small world. Maybe he really is going on a business trip.""But I keep having the feeling that he likes you. Maybe he found out about your whereabouts and showed up here at the right time," Gwen said."I told you, he already has a girlfriend."Gwen still wanted to refute, but Adrian had already handed the large suitcases to the airport staff. Then, he turned around and took Caroline's suitcase."Where are you two going?" Adrian asked."Macovo," Gwen answered first. "What about you?
Adrian didn't want to bring up that man. "I'm not sure, maybe because we haven't gotten any information about Eddy's second uncle. "After all, I heard the Collinses had signed a contract with him, and now they're joining the entertainment industry together."At the mention of Eddy's second uncle, Andrea said, "That man is really mysterious. I guess no one except the Morrisons knows what he looks like." She paused, then continued, "Because his merger of various cosmetic brands was too high-profile, many people thought he was a conspicuous person. "They waited for his official announcement to find out which field of work he would join this time. Unexpectedly, he did all of this under the radar."If SY Group hadn't appeared in several investments, the Sorkins wouldn't have discovered that SY Group and the Collinses were cooperating so much. "It was strange for Eddy's second uncle to be so conspicuous the last time. Keeping a low profile is his preference," Adrian said."That's
Kirk's gaze was fathomless and charming. Caroline unexpectedly found herself getting lost in his beautiful eyes. By the time she returned to her senses, Kirk had already leaned forward to kiss her lips.She hurriedly raised her hand to grab him. "I don't believe you. If you aren't married, why would the City Hall in Macldo record that you're married in your information?""Maybe there's an error in the system." Kirk held her shoulder and looked at her earnestly. "Darling, we've been together for so long. I'm sure you know what kind of person I am."His words made Caroline relax her grip. He was right. After being together for so long, apart from this incident, Kirk had been the perfect husband. She looked up at Kirk. "C—can I really trust you?""Of course," Kirk reassured, slowly placing Caroline's hand on his chest.The coldness in Caroline's eyes slowly dissipated when she felt Kirk's strong heartbeat with her fingertips. Just as she was about to tell him she trusted him,
Adrian looked out the window sadly, looking melancholic. "I would rather have my family's compassion than my lover's affection."Caroline blinked in confusion. "Does your family … not treat you well?"Adrian had tried to gain Caroline's sympathy by selling his sob story, but he was briefly stunned by her words. "I … I'm the Sorkin's illegitimate child. Why would they treat me well?" He looked at Caroline strangely. "Don't you know that?"Caroline blinked, and it finally dawned on her. She had wondered why the Sorkins had introduced Adrian to the daughter of the Hackett family. After all, for them to make a smart match, they would definitely match him with the ladies from the other big four families. But it turned out that Adrian was an illegitimate child.Adrian couldn't help but frown at Caroline's surprised expression. "Everyone made a big fuss when I was brought home. Didn't you know?"It was understandable that Caroline hadn't recognized him at first. After all, they had
Caroline only regained her composure after blinking desperately several times. "I …"Gwen was exasperated that Caroline hadn't considered this. "Carol, if you haven't considered it before, you can start doing so. "Kirk's polygamy is a sure thing, and I don't want you to destroy yourself in this relationship. A great philosopher once said that the best way to move on from a relationship is time or another person."Seeing Caroline remain silent, Gwen frowned in disapproval. "Or do you plan to forgive him and spend your life sharing him with another woman?"Caroline remembered her nightmare on the plane, and her face turned pale. She shook her head. "No! I don't want that!"This was a matter of principle. If there were a third person in this relationship, she would rather not be a part of it."Then, are you—"At this time, there was another knock on the door. Adrian asked, "Did something happen, Caroline?""We're coming!" Gwen responded, holding Caroline's hand. "Carol, you don