The atmosphere in the private room was lively and cheerful. Cheryl sat beside Sonia and kept asking about the entertainment industry. Sonia wasn't much of a gossiper, so she only talked about things concerning herself.Meanwhile, Gwen had a drink-off with Jack. Jack was clearly a good drinker, and soon, Gwen drank until her face turned red.Caroline noticed Sean hesitating a few times, as if he wanted to say something. She whispered in Kirk's ear, "He obviously cares about her, but he's pretending that he doesn't. I really don't get what he's thinking."Kirk put a fish fillet on her plate and said, "If you don't understand, just leave them be. Let the youngsters solve their own problems."Caroline smiled at his words. "It sounds as if you're calling yourself old."Kirk retorted, "I'm not old, but mature. Compared with them, we're not as naive. We'll actively find ways to solve our problems."Caroline quipped, "You're just tooting your own horn.""Hey!" Gwen suddenly came ove
"Dr. Yates isn't the issue here," Caroline said.Caroline's words surprised Cheryl. "T-then, does Gwen not like Dr. Yates?""That's not it." Caroline didn't want to tell Cheryl about Gwen's family issues. Even though she saw Cheryl as a friend, she wouldn't simply share another friend's secrets."Then, what on earth happened?" Cheryl asked, scratching her head. She couldn't understand why two people who liked each other couldn't be together. If Jack also liked her, she would definitely get into a relationship with him.Caroline smiled and patted her shoulder. "You silly girl, after you get together with Jack, you'll discover that love isn't a fairy tale. It's full of trials and tribulations. Things won't be easy."Cheryl looked at Caroline and said warily, "Caroline, I don't even want to be in a relationship after hearing you say that."Caroline chuckled. "Really? Don't you want to be with Jack?""Caroline!" Cheryl stomped her foot, blushing."But seriously," Caroline stopped
When Sean reached the bathroom, he rushed in without hesitation. "What happened?" He asked. Seeing Gwen lying in the stall, he ran forward nervously."I don't know. She passed out when she was in here. Was it because she drank too much?"Sean carried Gwen on his back. He said, "It may be possible. I'll take her to the hospital.""I'll go with yo—" Before Caroline could finish, Sean had already walked out of the bathroom with Gwen on his back. She grabbed Cheryl and said, "I'll go to the hospital with Dr. Yates. Tell the others to head home.""Okay," Cheryl agreed.Caroline kept up with Sean's quick pace. When they arrived downstairs, she said, "I'll get the car."Sean nodded.Soon, Caroline drove her car over to Sean. She rolled down the windows and yelled, "Get in!"Sean quickly put Gwen in the back seat and got into the car with her.Caroline started driving to the hospital. Sean kept rubbing Gwen's hands and feet in the back seat. She only glanced at them for a moment
"D-Didn't you promise you won't interfere with my affairs anymore?" Gwen looked up at him and asked with a smile, "Then, why did you … after I fainted …"Sean smiled gracefully. He explained, "Although I've given up on pursuing you, we're still friends, right? Of course, I'll lend a helping hand to a friend in trouble.""So … we'll be friends from now on …" Gwen said slowly, looking into Sean's eyes.Sean turned away. "Yeah."Gwen smiled and said, "Yeah, that's a good idea. I think we'll last longer as friends than lovers.""I think so, too," Sean agreed, looking out the window. Gwen smiled. "Then, are we going back or …""That depends on Caroline." Sean looked at Caroline, who had finished her phone call.After getting into the car, Caroline said to them, "Kirk will pick me up in a moment. Which one of you can help me drive the car back?"Sean and Gwen looked at each other, then quickly looked away again."I'll do it. I was the one who caused all this," Gwen said."I can
Gwen fell into Sean's arms. She was confused for a few moments. Then, she said, "T-This doesn't seem like something friends do.""You're right …" Sean met Gwen's sharp eyes and swallowed. "Friends also don't put their hands under another friend's clothes."Gwen laughed. She slowly stood up with Sean's support. Keeping her arms around his neck, she asked, "Do you want to come upstairs?"Her words startled Sean. His relationship with Gwen had started because of this question. Memories of the past flooded back into his mind like a tide. Back then, he had been the one who had asked this question. This time, she had asked him."Okay." He had already given his answer before his brain could even process the situation.Gwen smirked and pressed her lips against his. "Let's go."The two entered the elevator together. When the elevator doors closed, Sean wrapped his arms around Gwen's waist and kissed those lips he had long desired. Her sweet taste almost made him lose control.Gwen
Avery mercilessly slapped Finn's hand away. "I won't get together with a monster like you."Finn's expression darkened for a moment. But then, he said lightheartedly, "Then, you'd better think carefully about who you want to work with. Me, or those pieces of trash."Avery tightly clenched her fist and frowned at Daphne, who was still crying in the surveillance video. She had thought that Daphne could make Caroline disappear forever with the help of the Collins family. But she hadn't expected Daphne to be this useless. Not only did she fail to hurt Caroline, but she had also improved Kirk and Caroline's relationship.Thinking of the dinner they had had to celebrate Caroline's recovery, Avery wished she could head to Easton and kill Caroline herself. However, she couldn't do so.Kirk had given her strict orders. If she dared to show up in Easton, the relationship between the Mendeleys and Morrisons would be over. If that happened, she would never have a chance with Kirk.After
Caroline opened her eyes and looked at Kirk. She asked, "What's wrong?" Her beautiful, pure eyes landed on him.Her gaze made him speechless, and after a while, he forced out, "Nothing. Go to sleep."Caroline smiled sweetly and beckoned Kirk. "Lean over. I'll tell you a little secret."Kirk leaned his face toward Caroline. Then, Caroline raised her head slightly and quickly kissed Kirk on the cheek."Do you feel better now?" After saying this, Caroline's face turned red.Kirk smiled at her words. Caroline thought he was worried she would get together with Eddy. Kirk's heart melted at her innocent gaze, but at the same time, it tightened with worry. It would be great if he had told her the truth from the start.He slowly laid down on the bed, hugging Caroline tightly. He wanted to use all his strength to keep her by his side forever....In the morning, Caroline went to work after breakfast.On the way, she remembered her promise to help Cheryl test Jack. So, as soon as she g
Sarah continued, "Not bad! This place isn't bad at all." Caroline snarled, "Get out!"Sarah's expression shifted at her words, and she looked like she was about to cry. "Carrie, you're not the only one who worked hard for this company. Your father, grandfather, and the people before him have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into this place."How can you kick me out the moment I step foot in here?Caroline didn't have time to hear Sarah rambling on. "If you don't leave right now, I'll get security to throw you out."Seeing Caroline refuse to show her any mercy, Sarah was so angry that she put her hands on her hips. She said, "Believe me. I can get Evans Group back right now!"Caroline scoffed. "What makes you think you can do that? You, of all people, should know what this company had become under your management. "You're right. All of you did put your blood, sweat, and tears into this place, but your efforts didn't benefit the company at all. Instead, your efforts cont