"I'll take you home." Jake said as he approached Caroline's desk when it was time to go home.Caroline stared with narrowed eyes. Her brow furrowed as she stared at the man. Didn't they hate each other? Why was Jake suddenly kind enough to take her home? What other plans were he making?"I can do it myself." Caroline refused."I'll still take you home." Jake insisted."Mind your own business.""I don't want you to go back to flirting with Uncle Jared, so I need to make sure you don't go home with him this afternoon.""He and I have nothing more to do, so why should I go home with him?" Caroline was adamant that she didn't want a ride home. She would take a taxi home so that her life could be a little more peaceful.The cell phone on the table chimed, an incoming message from Jared.Jared: I'll be waiting in the parking lot; I'll take you home.Caroline sighed after skimming the message. She didn't reply to it, and she didn't want to respond to Jared's words at all. She was determined
Jake left for work early in the morning. His car was parked in the courtyard of Caroline's apartment before Jared got there. He didn't want to lose the head start because he didn't want Caroline to leave for work with his uncle.Caroline left for work earlier than usual. She thought she could take a taxi this morning, so she wouldn't have to spend her energy arguing with someone she hated. Seeing Jake's car parked out front, she turned around and quickly ordered an online taxi to get going.Jake waited for a long time, but he never saw Caroline come out of her apartment. Jared's car arrived and was parked not far from where Jake had parked his car.Seeing that his uncle had arrived, Jake got out of the car and approached his uncle with sure steps. He tapped on the window to speak to him directly."Uncle, you go ahead. Caroline has an appointment with me this morning." Jake lied to trick his uncle.Jared didn't believe him. He took out his cell phone and dialed Caroline's number."You
Jared asked Caroline to accompany him to the shopping center today. If it wasn't for the big paycheck Jared offered, Caroline wouldn't have wanted to accompany him. Especially since it was Sunday, she wanted to rest and relax at home before going back to work tomorrow morning as usual.Caroline selected all the items on the order list. Jared, Thalius, and Donny seemed to follow behind while pushing the shopping cart.Thalius looked confused because this was the first time they were asked to participate in shopping for home needs. Usually, it was the housemaids who did that."It looks like Mr. Jared is really in love." Donny whispered to Thalius. They had been watching Jared since earlier. Their boss never took his eyes off Caroline at all. Jared's gaze and focus were always on her. He didn't even blink."Uncle, I don't think the fruit here is fresh enough." Caroline turned to look at Jared after she had selected the fruit."Do you have any recommendations for a good place to shop?" Ja
"What are you talking about, Uncle? There's no way I still like him. You can't be kidding." Caroline laughed to cover up her true feelings. If she had her way, she would still love Jake. However, for the sake of pride, she would never want to admit that. Until death, she would never want to go back to Jake.Jared understood. He understood that Caroline actually still loved Jake. However, he appreciated the fake answer Caroline gave.They continued to walk towards the parking lot a little awkwardly. Just about to get into the car, their steps were stopped by Jake. Jake ran over, and behind her seemed to be Emily struggling to catch up."I'm coming, Uncle!" Jake pleaded desperately."This has nothing to do with you." Caroline forbade."I have to make sure that you won't brainwash Uncle Jared. The closer he gets to you, the more ruthless he becomes towards me. I don't want my place in my uncle's heart to be replaced by you. I love my uncle. We had a good relationship before you came alon
"Here's your credit card, Uncle." Caroline said as she handed over Jared's credit card after she had paid the bill. She joined them, sitting in the chair opposite Jake."You can go home," Jake said."I'll be home after lunch." Caroline refused."No, you have to stay with me for the whole day. I promise I'll pay you if you want to stay with me for a day." Jared reminded."But Uncle, I want us to spend the day alone without her." Jake tried to persuade his uncle. He really didn't want Caroline and Jared to get closer. So, he would do everything possible to thwart their plans."Why don't we spend some time together? Your relationship with Caroline could improve. You could be friends instead of enemies like you are now.""Never!" Jake and Caroline replied simultaneously. Both looked very unhappy with Jared's offer. It seemed that they would remain enemies forever.Although both answered at the same time, Jared smiled at their answers. "It seems like you guys still have a bond. Several tim
"See you tomorrow morning; I'll pick you up as usual. No refusals." Jared said, with emphasis, to Caroline. He didn't want to miss out like that time. Caroline left for work early in the morning just to avoid seeing him.Caroline gave a small nod, about to get out of the car."Carol." Jared held her back. "I hope you didn't take offense to what Jake said to you earlier." The man said it carefully. He was afraid his words would hurt Caroline."Don't you think about it; I don't care." Caroline said it indifferently. Although she said that she didn't care, Jake's words had really pierced her heart."Good, I was just worrying too much." Jared smiled at her.Caroline no longer answered; she opened the door and wanted to leave quickly. However, Jared stopped her again."Here's your pay for today." Jared handed over two thousand dollars."Thank you." Caroline smiled and said it, then hurried downstairs before Jared could stop her again.***"Uncle, have you been waiting here since morning?"
"Caroline, I'm having a birthday party at my house tonight. Would you like to come?" Lenzy walked over when she found Caroline eating lunch alone in the office cafeteria."I can't promise." Caroline replied as she continued chewing. She did not even turn her head at all, as she felt Lenzy was not that important."I really wish you could come." Lenzy made a pitiable face."I can't decide right now. I have a lot of work." Caroline tried to find an excuse. She didn't want the hassle of attending Lenzy's birthday party. Moreover, if she had to bring a gift, it would be a source of expense. Meanwhile, she had to save money to pay off her father's accumulated debts."I beg you. I already told my parents that you're coming." Lenzy continued to plead."You shouldn't make a decision before asking.""I will pay you." Lenzy knew Caroline's weakness was money.Caroline stopped chewing. She turned her head, looking at Lenzy with a determined look. "Five thousand dollars.""Five thousand dollars? D
Caroline sighed harshly. She looked left and right at the side of the road, hoping Jared's car would come. She was very nervous now, feeling anxious because it was almost nine o'clock at night. She was worried that Jared would forget their appointment because he wasn't usually this late.The cell phone in her hand rang, and Lenzy's name was on the screen as the caller. She could already guess why Lenzy was calling her. She had resigned herself to being scolded, and Lenzy was asking for her money back."Where are you guys right now? The party is about to start." Lenzy's voice sounded panicked.Caroline was silent as she bit the tips of her fingernails. She didn't know what to answer. She thought she could get Jared to attend the party, just like Lenzy had trusted her. But reality was far from it. She was also annoyed that Jared had gotten her hopes up. If he couldn't, Jared should have been honest."Sorry, Lenzy. I don't think I can come to your party." Caroline said it hesitantly."Wh
Caroline has a fever after almost drowning with Delia in the lake yesterday. Luckily Jared wasn't home yesterday when she came home soaking wet. So, until today, she had not told her husband anything and considered yesterday's incident an accident. If she had given up hope yesterday, she would have been nothing but a name by now.Jared, who was ready to leave for the office after working from home yesterday, returned to the room to see his wife's sudden fever. The man looked worried and called the doctor to check Caroline's condition.The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the fever after examining Caroline's condition. Because there was important business at the office that could not be left behind, Jared was forced to leave his wife in a sick condition. However, he asked Thalius to stay at home and look after Caroline while he worked.Jared had just arrived at the office when Thalius called and said that Caroline didn't want to eat, even though she had to take medicine to bring
Delia couldn't understand Jared's decision to build a house for Caroline's puppy in front of the red house. She felt it was a waste of money and useless, so she went to Jared to protest."I took the middle ground. Aren't you allergic to dogs in the house? Caroline was sad that Yed had to be left at the daycare every day, so I made a special house for them so they wouldn't have to be separated again."Delia laughed at her brother's silly behavior and said Jared was blind to love. Obviously, Jared didn't care what his sister said because Delia had already openly said that she didn't like Caroline.Delia left her brother's study with an ember in her chest. She was angry that Caroline had made Jared more submissive to his wife than his sister. She began to devise a plan so that Jared would obey her orders like before and no longer follow Caroline's every whim.The process of making a house for Yed took three days. The dog looked comfortable in his spacious new home. Yed's house is also eq
"I'm coming home late, darling. Don't wait for me to get home and go to bed first." The message from Jared made Caroline sad. From the time Donny took his wedding leave to his honeymoon, Jared became busier at the office. Since only Thalius helped him with his work in the office, he often came home late at night. He feels lonely now that Sophia is also someone's wife. Caroline felt bad if she had to interrupt their honeymoon when she needed someone to talk to. Until 11:45 pm, when Jared came home, Caroline still couldn't sleep well. She woke up immediately when she heard the door open. "You're not asleep yet?" asked Jared. "I can't sleep. The house is so quiet, I don't have anyone to talk to," Caroline complained. "How about we make a little friend so you're not lonely anymore, huh?" Caroline smiled embarrassedly, then pinched her husband's belly. "Do you want to take a bath with me?" Jared asked. "No, it's too late." Jared carried his wife's body into the bathroom despite Ca
Sophia and Donny have been very busy preparing for their wedding, which will take place in a few days. Because of Caroline's help, Donny was finally able to get some time off. Jared even allowed Donny to take time off until everything was done. They were so excited that they printed the invitations with Sophia's own design. Although Caroline had already set up a wedding organizer for them, both of them only felt a sense of satisfaction when they took part in the party preparations. Donny and Sophia had also visited a priest and rented a building for the party. They had so much to prepare. Luckily, Caroline came and offered to help. Today, Donny and Sophia will have their wedding dress fitting. Caroline stepped in and accompanied them to a famous boutique. Caroline chose a wedding dress with a slightly open chest. Sophia looked very beautiful in it. "Isn't this too revealing?" asked Sophia. "No, Shopee. You actually look sexy. You have a nice body shape, so it's perfect to wear a d
"Caroline, can I ask you for a favor?" Donny approached Caroline, who was watering her orchid plants."Sure. What can I do?""I want to propose to Sophia. You know our relationship is very serious, right? So I want to ask her to marry me so that nothing can separate us anymore."Hearing Donny's plan, Caroline immediately put down the small bucket of water, then turned to the man who was already considered her biological brother."Are you serious? Then, what can I do for you guys?""What do you say we prepare a surprise? You can help me prepare a surprise for her, right? Where would be a good place?"Caroline looked thoughtful, then snapped her fingers as she came up with a brilliant idea."How about by the lake? We can put tables and chairs there and plan a romantic dinner. So, you can propose to Shopee there.""Good idea. Can I count on you?" asked Donny."Of course you can. I'll arrange it for you!" Caroline was really excited."I'm sorry to trouble you, but Mr. Jared has been very
The news about Corner Family finally died down over time. People seem to have gotten bored and are no longer spreading malicious comments about Delia. Caroline had also forgiven her sister-in-law, even though Delia never apologized directly in front of her.Delia remained confident as she entered the red house area, as if she had never done anything wrong to Caroline. Jared also doesn't really care about his sister; the important thing is that he has cleared his wife's good name.Delia is only afraid when in front of Jared; the rest of the time she still shows a dislike face in front of Caroline. Even so, Caroline continued to be kind to her sister-in-law despite never getting a good response from Delia.If you basically don't like it, no matter what you still don't like it. Although Caroline already considers Delia like her biological sister, Delia still hates Caroline.Since the press conference was held, Donny immediately returned to work as Jared's trusted subordinate with Thalius
Caroline held her husband's hand and asked Jared to calm down and not get angry. Caroline tried to talk to her sister-in-law."I'm not going to ask you to apologize, but I want you to admit it. That's all. I will forgive, even if you don't apologize.""Shut up! I don't want to hear you talk, so don't open your mouth!" said Delia, pointing at Caroline's face.Caroline felt that this meeting would be futile. Delia would still be in denial and feel that she was innocent if Jared did not immediately show the evidence he had collected.Jared and Delia are both stubborn. They have equally high egos, so no one wants to give in.Caroline showed the first piece of evidence. The fake photos and articles that had been circulating for fifteen minutes on social media made Delia's face red. It was a good thing Sophia still had some photos and copies of the articles that had been circulating. Otherwise, they would have lost track because Donny had asked the IT expert to delete all the news that had
"What are you going to do about Mom?" asked Jake as they were on their way home.Not wanting the people they had found to run away, Jared immediately sent his men to pick them all up for safekeeping. The three journalists and the two men who drugged Caroline into unconsciousness were finally detained for the time being. Jared was worried that Delia would help them escape in order to eliminate traces.Jake also helped copy all the CCTV footage so that if anything untoward happened, they could still use the duplicates as evidence."I'm sorry for putting you in this position, Jake. However, I will still hold him responsible for his actions.""Uncle, I apologize for what you did. I know it's wrong, but can I ask a favor? Mom is sick right now. Can you talk to her tomorrow?"Jared held his head, which felt heavy after learning the truth. Delia had really made a big problem. Not only did she destroy Donny and Caroline, but she also subconsciously destroyed Jared's good name. Because of the
"Do you know if Donny and Caroline's photos have been shared on social media before?"Jared showed a confused face because he really didn't know when and where their photos were spread. He trusted Donny so much; he really didn't expect him to stab him in the back like this."What picture?" asked Jared."When Uncle went out of town, photos of Donny hugging Caroline were all over social media platforms. I don't know if they were actually making out while Uncle was away, but I overheard Mom's conversation with someone. She took the photo and asked someone to write an article about them. By the next morning, the photo had really spread, and many articles were written about Caroline's betrayal.""You still have the photo?"Jake shook his head. "Within fifteen minutes, all traces of the photos and articles were deleted. It seems Donny intervened immediately and deleted the news before it spread further. I hate to say it, but I think this case was mom's doing too."Jared felt that Jake had a