Kirk straightened. He filtered through all the minute details from earlier in his mind. Feeling certain that nothing had gone amiss, he enquired, "What is it?""Nothing, really. I just feel like it wasn't him. It's just a feeling."Kirk relaxed instantly. He smiled. "Then what do you think the president of the SY Group should look like?"Caroline replied, "Well, I can't say. I just think he doesn't look like …" She trailed off, her gaze fell on Kirk. "I think the president of the SY Group should look like you."Kirk froze. After a moment, he caressed Caroline's hair and said, "Darling, I think you're biased."Caroline hugged Kirk's waist. "Well, I do think you're the best."In the driver's seat, Jack couldn't help but cough.Caroline suddenly remembered there was someone else in the vehicle. Her face turned red.After they arrived home, Caroline sent the pictures she'd snuck of "Kirk" into the group chat. Everyone, including Sonia, thought he wasn't as they had expected."Aw,
"No wonder Eddy has allowed Layla to do whatever she wants all these years. So it's because of this," Gwen continued. "Even so, he shouldn't be so cruel to you just because Layla saved him." Gwen always remembered how Eddy treated Caroline in those eight years. Plus, there was the matter of Layla faking her illness and wanting Caroline's kidneys.Cheryl asked worriedly, "Now that Mr. Eddy is getting involved in this personally, does this mean the Collins Group will end up in Layla's hands? She must still hate us after we caused the Evanson Corporation's failure last time. The first thing she'll do after getting the Collins Group will be to take revenge on the Evans Group."Things would be totally different then. In the past, the Evanson Corporation was just a small entity. With the Collins Group in her possession, Layla would have a lot of power. If she wanted it, squashing a business she disliked would be as easy as squashing an ant. Caroline had yet to tell anyone that Eddy's s
Yvonne's expression immediately changed at the mention of Adrian."But he has another woman he likes. Even if I can help him, he might not like me and get together with me."Aurora was stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected Adrian would already have someone he liked. She had pursued him once. His reason for rejecting her was that he already had someone he liked. Aurora had assumed it was just some excuse. Who would have thought that he really did have someone in his heart?"Do you know who that person is?" Aurora asked casually.Yvonne hugged her knees. "Caroline Evans."When she heard Caroline's name, Aurora's expression immediately twisted."Adrian likes Caroline? How do you know? Did he tell you that himself?"Yvonne gave a bitter laugh. "Does he need to say it? Have you ever seen him make contact with someone of his own accord? I have. Plus, the smile he has whenever he sees Caroline is different."Aurora still couldn't believe that Adrian liked Caroline, the person
Seeing how things were online, Layla was overjoyed. She picked up an apple and bit into it. "Aunt Sarah, Uncle Dan, you must prepare the evidence. Once I get the Collins Group, you must immediately announce that Caroline isn't your daughter."Sarah and Dan couldn't believe that Layla had actually gotten Eddy to come forward and announce his support of her. That meant that the Collins Group was definitely going to be Layla's.Could it be that no one in this world was more influential than Eddy Morrison?"Don't worry." Dan smiled. "Layla, once you successfully acquire the Collins Group, I will announce that Caroline isn't my daughter. When the time comes, we'll be celebrating two happy events. Won't that be nice?""Good. I'm relieved."Right then, Layla was not the slightest bit worried about purchasing the Collins Group. What worried her more was Dan going back on his word. She would be assured the position of Eddy's wife if Dan stuck to the agreement.Meanwhile, Caroline didn't
Caroline frowned. "Are you alright?" All she'd done was prepare the documents. Did Eddy have to look like he'd been hit so hard by it?Besides, she was only at the stage of procedures where she would hand in the materials. Even if she had his second uncle's support, she might still not be able to obtain the Collins Group. There was no need for Eddy to be so anxious just because he thought Layla would lose.Eddy raised his head with difficulty. He said, "Who did you get to endorse you?"Caroline was surprised by this. She asked, "Don't you know?" It was such a big deal. Why didn't Eddy's second uncle tell him about it? It seemed Eddy's relationship with his second uncle wasn't a very good one."I … I don't know …" Should he have known this?Caroline shrugged. Since Eddy's second uncle hadn't told him about it, she wouldn't stick her nose in."You haven't answered me. Who did you get to sponsor you?"To this, Caroline only replied, "You'll find out once it's announced."Eddy
Caroline felt like she had lost something very important to her."Alright then," Caroline said. "Then let's see each other tonight.""Great."After Marietta ended the call, Caroline put her phone down dejectedly. Actually, she had gotten the feeling long ago that Marietta would leave Easton. She never expected her to leave so soon.She sent Kirk a message and immediately got a reply. His text made Caroline frown in pain. The scene of Jude before he died floated in her mind. Grandpa had died because of her. She had been haunted by this all this while. This and Jude's final wish were etched deeply in Caroline's heart.If she and Kirk weren't together, she definitely would have gone along with Jude's dying wish and married Eddy. It didn't matter to her if she lived the rest of her life like a puppet on a string.However, she now had Kirk, and there was no way she was going to abandon him. It wouldn't be fair to Kirk.Once again, Caroline let out a deep sigh.Even if … Even if
Caroline wanted to shield Kirk behind her, but she wasn't tall enough to do any good. She could only clutch Kirk's hand tighter to broadcast her ownership."That's right."Aurora said sarcastically, "He's quite the looker. Too bad being handsome can't pay the rent."Her words dragged Yvonne back to earth. She immediately looked away and said, "I heard your husband relies on you financially. Is that right?" She cast her taunting gaze on Caroline.It was only by saying this that Yvonne felt like she could make herself feel better. Otherwise, she would be too enraged whenever she saw Caroline's face.She could admit that Caroline was pretty, but why did Adrian like her and not Yvonne?Displeased, Caroline put on a sullen expression. Although Marietta had organized this dinner, and she was happy to behave because of that, no one was allowed to talk about Kirk negatively."How do you know so much about my affairs? Do you hide under my bed or something?"With that, Yvonne's face turn
At this, Yvonne said sweetly, "Thank you for agreeing, Caroline."Caroline didn't react. "No need to thank me. I hope you'll take good care of Aunt Mary after this.""Of course I will." Yvonne hugged Marietta's arm.Caroline didn't say anything more.When the dinner came to an end, Caroline felt even more dejected. Although Marietta purposely ran after her to apologize, Caroline's mood didn't get better. Her low spirits weren't caused by Yvonne forcing her to change the way she addressed Marietta. It was how Yvonne treated Marietta.Caroline was saddened by the way Yvonne seemed to do whatever she wanted just because she was Marietta's daughter. Today, she had asked Marietta to renounce Caroline as her goddaughter. But what would happen in the future?"Darling, are you still thinking about what happened during dinner?" Kirk raised his hands and started gently massaging Caroline's temples.Caroline lay her head on Kirk's shoulder. "Yeah." She continued, "I just feel like Yvonne