Jude's expression changed as he sat up straight. "Oh? Are these two incidents related?""After Brie lost her mind, the Collins family has been wanting to make a move against Caroline to avenge her. I also only found out about this inadvertently. "Back then, she was on the outs with her family. I was worried that she wouldn't be able to handle it since she was a woman all on her own. "That's why I partnered with Collins Group. It was with the condition to let Caroline off."Jude kept staring into Kirk's eyes as he said, "Can I ask why you did that?"Kirk was also looking at Jude, no longer avoiding him. He admitted it straightforwardly, saying, "Of course. I did that because I like Caroline."At these words, Jude's expression shifted drastically. He inhaled deeply and said, "You're finally admitting it."Kirk replied, "I have nothing to admit to.""But she's …"In the front passenger seat, Eddy didn't notice that there was a disagreement going on in the back. He turned his
After a moment, Kirk suddenly let out a soft noise. He seemed afraid of angering Jude. "Caroline is only in her 20s now. She has a long road in front of her. Eddy only took up about 20 years of her life. However, I can take up the next 30, 40, 50 or more years of her life …"As expected, Jude was incandescent when he heard these words. His eyes were burning with fury as he asked, "So you're determined to be with Carrie no matter what?""That's right." Kirk gave an affirmative answer.Angry, Jude pushed the door open in a huff and got out of the car.Simon was already waiting by the car. Seeing Jude getting out, he went up to help his employer. However, Jude shoved Simon aside in annoyance.Eddy could tell that Jude was angry and quickly rushed up. "Grandpa, what's—"Kirk eyed the closed door and said to the driver, "Take me home."Getting his orders, the driver departed Morrison Manor.Inside Morrison Manor, Jude walked into the study, with Eddy following closely behind. "G
"Why do you say that, sir?""If I hadn't forced Eddy so hard to marry Carrie, the two of them might have gotten together long ago."Simon didn't understand. He asked, "Sir, this …""That child is a stubborn one. The more you force him to drink, the more he won't. Why didn't I realize this before?"Now that Jude had mentioned it, Simon found it true as well. "That's right. You always had to expend so much effort to get Mr. Eddy to visit Ms. Evans. But when you purposely went against him just now, he went right off."Jude sighed heavily before saying, "Though I know my intentions are good, I feel like I'm doing something bad. It seems like I will have to do everything the opposite way from now on."Simon consoled him. "But sir, haven't you simply found the right method of doing things? I'm sure that Mr. Eddy will soon realize how much he cares for Ms. Evans.""I might not have that long." Jude got up and walked to the window. "Lately, I feel so weak. I won't die happy if I don
In the next instant, Kirk gripped Jane's chin. It hurt so much that the pain spread from her jaw all the way down her body. Her face twisted into a scowl at the feeling.As she frowned, she finally managed to take a good look at Kirk's face."Who in the world are you?" Jane squeezed out with difficulty. "Don't you know who I am? Don't you know who my husband is? Hurry up and let me go, or I'll make sure you die a horrible death."Sitting next to her, Liam gulped in fear at this. But soon, he became arrogant as well. "The woman sitting next to me is Mrs. Collins. The other is Mrs. Morrison. "Do you know the Morrison family? They're the most influential family in all of Easton! Also, she's not just Mrs. Morrison, but the wife of Mr. Eddy's second uncle."Liam explained, "Mr. Eddy's second uncle, the one who came back from overseas! Do you know how powerful he is? "He was in Sarcozia, on someone else's turf, and built the top corporation there in just a few years—SY Group! "
Jane was also frightened. She said fearfully, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Kirk. We have never seen you before, so we didn't know who you were. This is just a misunderstanding. Please let us off."Kirk sneered. "You almost killed Caroline. Do you think I'll let you both live?"Jane could hear the malice in his words, and she felt a chill run down her spine. However, she didn't understand why he valued Caroline so much. Wasn't she just a former potential granddaughter-in-law Jude liked?"Sir, there are some things you may not understand. Although your uncle, Mr. Morrison Senior, likes Caroline very much, she's already married to someone else. "She isn't affiliated with the Morrisons anymore. You can ask Dr. Yates if you don't believe me. Caroline is already married."Sean was amused by Jane's cluelessness about the situation. He asked, "Didn't Ms. Dawson tell you who Caroline's husband is?"Jane looked at Daphne and noticed her body trembling. She questioned, "Daph, do you know who C
This frightening incident made Jane scream hysterically.Kirk cast an indifferent glance at the group of gnats in the room, then slowly walked out of the villa.Seeing this, Sean followed his friend. When he arrived at the door, he immediately inhaled the fresh air. He handed Kirk a cigarette. "How are you going to deal with those three?"Kirk narrowed his eyes. He sniffed the cigarette and said calmly, without a hint of emotion, "We'll do what is necessary."We'll hand over whoever the police need and bury away whatever we need to. But … we have to keep Daphne around.""Why? You can't bear to see her get hurt?" Sean asked jokingly.Kirk massaged his temples. "That old man suspects that I'm Caroline's husband.""You mean Mr. Morrison Senior?""Yeah."Sean immediately panicked. "If he finds out the truth, he'll definitely tell Caroline your identity. When that happens—"Kirk had just gotten out of his predicament. He couldn't get into trouble again.Kirk said, "That's why w
Gwen continued, "After all, he isn't Eddy's second uncle. Am I right, Carol?"After hearing her words, Caroline stopped trying to get out of bed. But soon, she felt uneasy and tried to get up again. Fortunately, at this moment, there was a knock on the door.Gwen said happily, "See? I told you he would be back soon." Then, she yelled at the door, "Quit knocking and come in here. Carol is eager to see you."Eddy, who opened the door and entered, was stunned when he heard Gwen's words. He glanced at Caroline, his cheeks strangely beginning to turn warm.When the three women saw Eddy come in, their expressions shifted."Why is it you?" Gwen asked, dumbfounded. But Eddy didn't hear Gwen at all. He kept his eyes on Caroline. He probably hadn't seen Caroline for a long time. He felt his emotions swell when he saw her today. Despite being unwell, Caroline didn't come off as weak at all. Instead, she looked beautiful, even when she was sick. She looked gentle and delicate, quick
Seeing his dejected expression, Caroline continued, "Perhaps you don't want to admit the truth. Maybe you don't want to face the fact that you lost to someone whose status and wealth aren't as good as yours."Eddy's expression turned even darker at her words. "Enough, Caroline! I was nice enough to visit you. I'm not here to listen to your lectures.""Then, you've already visited me. Can you please leave?"Usually, Eddy would turn around and leave at this point. However, this time, his legs seemed to be rooted to the ground. He didn't move a single inch. After taking several deep breaths, he said, "Although I failed you as a fiancé, you don't have to be so hostile every time we meet. Perhaps we can still be friends."Caroline had already closed her eyes.Seeing this, Eddy frowned. "Or are you planning to skip being friends and be spouses again?"Caroline remained silent."I-I mean, it's not impossible." Eddy frowned and explained, "But I have to settle things with Layla fi