Caroline retorted, "Even if you get the Collins Group, you don't have what it takes to take the Evans Group back because it's under my control. "Layla looked at her maliciously. "Really? Caroline, when I get the Collins Group, you'll discover something that'll turn your life upside down. When that happens, even the Evans family will forsake you. Not to mention the Morrisons."Caroline replied calmly, "Then, I'd better get the Collins Group so my life won't be turned upside down."Layla laughed at her words. "I can't believe you're still dreaming, Caroline. Ed has already made it clear that he will endorse me. Do you really think you have a chance? Besides, who'll endorse you? That poor husband of yours?"Caroline glared at Layla."What? Are you going to hit me? Remember, there are surveillance cameras here!" Layla challenged, swallowing. Caroline's glare was terrifying. It was like a hungry wolf staring at a piece of flesh."Why would I hit you?" Caroline pinched Layla's cheek
Caroline went home after submitting the documents. She was surprised to see that Kirk wasn't home. However, she wasn't concerned in the slightest.Although Kirk had resigned from his job, he still had his own social life. It was normal for him to be away from home occasionally. Since Kirk wasn't home, she could take this chance to buy groceries and cook him a big meal. Due to Jude's death, Caroline hadn't cooked for Kirk for a long time.Hence, she went to the farmer's market to buy groceries. When she returned home, Kirk still wasn't home. So she went to the kitchen to cook dinner.When Caroline was almost done cooking, she heard noises outside the door. She stood at the door, smiling, waiting for Kirk to enter. However, when she saw a rather disgruntled Kirk, her expression froze.Kirk hadn’t expected to see Caroline at home, and he quickly hid his anger. "What are you doing home?"Caroline replied, "I came home after getting off work. What happened to you? Did you get into a
Caroline took a look at her phone and saw that Marietta was calling her. She quickly answered the call. "Hi, Aunt Mary.""Hey, Carrie. I'm calling to apologize," Marietta said on the phone. She had lost her usual high spirits and sounded very tired. "What happened that day was Yvonne's fault. She shouldn't have treated you like that."Caroline replied, "Aunt Mary, you don't have to apologize.""No, Carrie. I won't feel at ease if I don't apologize." Marietta forced a smile. "Caroline, you're a good person. I'm sorry for what you went through that day."Caroline didn't say anything else, and Marietta remained silent as well. Caroline could feel that they could no longer return to the time when they had been as close as mother and daughter. She thought that it was a pity. However, she never regretted calling Marietta her mother because she finally understood what maternal love felt like after spending time with her."I'm going to bring Yvonne home the day after tomorrow."
"Yvonne." Marietta felt it was necessary to make things clear to her. "I may not know why you dislike Carrie, but it's all thanks to her that we were able to reunite again. "You must have a heart. I respect your preferences, but you mustn't be mean toward someone who has helped us."Seeing that Marietta was very angry, Yvonne quickly grabbed her arm and whined, "Mom, I know my mistake now. I won't do it again.""Are you telling the truth?" Marietta looked at Yvonne skeptically."Yes, really!" Yvonne had a sweet smile, and she looked well-behaved and sensible. She didn't look like she was lying at all.Marietta smiled and said, "Now, that's my good daughter."Yvonne hugged Marietta, hiding the cold glint in her eyes.…"Why are you sitting on the ground?" When Kirk entered the door, he saw Caroline sitting on the ground.Caroline raised her head and looked at him in confusion. Kirk felt his heart almost leap out of his throat at the sight."Darling," he said cautiously, as
When Eddy had arrived at the underground parking lot of Morrison Corporation this morning, he had been pulled into another car by two people. After a bumpy ride, he had arrived at this place.At first, he had thought they were trying to rob him. But unexpectedly, they hadn’t mentioned anything about that. After throwing him out of the car, they had begun beating him up. They had hit Eddy so many times that he had felt his head give out. Halfway through, he hadn't been able to take it anymore and passed out. That was how he had ended up like this when he woke up.Eddy turned his head and finally saw a glimmer of light in the darkness. It looked like a phone. He moved his hands with difficulty, and it took him more than three minutes before he finally grabbed the phone. Using all his strength, he dialed Thomas' number.Thomas quickly answered the phone. He seemed to be in a room full of people. "Hello? What's the matter, Eddy?""Dad … Help me …"Thomas was silent for a moment, a
The newcomer was none other than Aurora. "Ugh, just my luck to see someone I least wanted to see." Aurora walked past Caroline. After taking a few steps, she stepped back and looked at Caroline. "Goodness, Caroline. Don't tell me you're trying to ride on Rosalind's coattails after failing to ride on Marietta's."Although Rosalind wasn't as well known as Marietta, she was still the top screenwriter in Easton. This time, SY Group had specified that Rosalind should write the adaptation of Marietta's work, which proved how high her status was.Caroline glanced at Aurora lightly, not wanting to talk to her.Aurora was undoubtedly a top actress. When she had first learned of Caroline's relationship with Marietta, Aurora had groveled before her. She made all kinds of advances just to suck up to Marietta. Later on, she had made up with Yvonne after discovering that the latter was Marietta's daughter. Aurora sure had flimsy allegiances."Gwen, let's wait for Ms. Winslow over there." A
Instead, Marietta had introduced her good friend to Caroline. Having a good friend was the equivalent of getting a good resource.Aurora's teeth almost broke from how hard she gritted them. "Ms. Winslow, as far as I know, Caroline has never had any writing experience. Besides, she helped Ms. Weiss find her daughter. So, I think Marietta has such a high opinion of her for personal reasons."Rosalind turned her gaze on Aurora, displeased. However, Aurora didn't notice it at all. All her attention was on Caroline. "Am I wrong, Caroline?"Caroline remained silent.Rosalind coughed loudly. "Writing isn't a technical profession. It isn't a profession where practice makes perfect. It comes more from inspiration and talent. "Those with talent can have the entire world as their oyster. But those without talent can't even call themselves writers, even if they have been in the industry for a long time."She continued, "Ms. Jenner, I can't believe you don't even understand this principl
"Why can't I?" Rosalind questioned.Rosalind looked at Aurora as if the latter were a fool. "Oh, thank goodness I found out about your problematic comprehension skills. If I hadn't found out before the filming commenced, it would have been too late. "Well, Marietta has never been imprecise, but her daughter is her only weakness. Even so, she shouldn't have given anyone the roles they wanted just to get her daughter back."Aurora tried to say something to salvage the situation, but Rosalind no longer had the patience to keep arguing with her. "You should hurry up and leave. If you don't, I'll have to call security."Aurora was, after all, a public figure and didn't want to cause too much trouble. When Rosalind said she would call security, Aurora quickly left.After the third floor became quiet again, Caroline nodded slightly to Rosalind. "Thank you, Ms. Winslow."Rosalind frowned. "Surely you don't think I refused to give Aurora the role because of you?""Of course not." Caroli