2. Saved by Mr. Madison

Jared got out of the car in a very formal outfit. He was so busy at work that he was late for his niece's engagement ceremony. The 37-year-old man walked quickly, followed by two men as his accomplices.

In the Corner family, Jared had the highest position. No one could contradict his words. Everyone feared him. The power he had made everyone bow down to him. Moreover, the business he owned was able to support the country's economy.

"This way, sir." An officer gave Jared directions. He led the way to the engagement party being held at the hotel pool.

The man with the stern forehead frowned when he arrived and saw that the guests were more focused on something in the pool than enjoying the event. He had heard rumors of Caroline's impending death.

Jared was surprised when he heard Caroline's name mentioned. He wondered what was going on. Because he knew Caroline as Jake's girlfriend for the last few years.

Jared looked at his nephew, who seemed to be laughing with another woman in his arms. Now Jared understood what had happened. He wasn't surprised that everyone just laughed and watched when someone was about to die. He understood what the rich people around him were like. No one had a heart.

Jared took off the black tuxedo that wrapped his body. He rolled up his shirt sleeves and jumped into the center of the pool. Everyone was surprised to find a man jumping into the pool just to help Caroline, who was considered trash and worthless.

"Isn't that Mr. Madison?" A woman asked incredulously.

Who would have thought that Jared would jump into the pool just to save a worthless life?

"There's no way Mr. Madison would jump into a pond just to save that woman!"

"Even if he cared, he would have at least asked the guards. He wouldn't have intervened."

"You're right, maybe it was just a prankster looking for attention."

The invited guests exchanged comments.

Jared carried Caroline, who was already limp and unconscious, to the landing. The man looked very cool and charming when his muscular body was wet, and his muscles were clearly visible.

"Oh my, it really is Mr. Madison."

They all fell silent as Jared laid Caroline down on the tiled floor by the pool. The atmosphere, which had been noisy, was now suddenly quiet as no one dared to make a sound at all.

"Uncle, when did you return? Thalius said you were out of town." Jake asked in confusion. The man stepped closer.

Of all the family Jake had, only Jared could attend the event. Everyone was too busy with their own business.

Jared did not answer. He pumped Caroline's chest vigorously, hoping that her heartbeat would return. He even gave her an artificial breath, then pressed Caroline's chest again. He did this over and over again.

"You don't need to do that, Uncle. Just let her die." Jake said it casually.

Jared turned to look at his nephew sharply. He had spoiled Jake too much, so Jake had grown into a man who lacked empathy and acted as he pleased.

"What will you do if she dies? Shut up the cops with your money so you don't go to jail." Jared asked sharply.

Jake was silent; he was at a loss for words. Even if he had an answer, he didn't dare go against his uncle's words.

"I don't want the name of the hotel to be tarnished because there was a death here." Jared emphasized. He performed CPR again and again.

After trying for a long time, Caroline finally coughed with a lot of pool water coming out of her mouth. She was breathing again, although her body was still very weak.

"Oh my God, she's finally waking up too." Jared muttered.

Caroline didn't believe she could survive death. She thought she would never survive. Because no one cared about her.

"Uncle, you saved me, but why?" Caroline asked weakly. She had no strength at all.

Jared didn't answer; he was about to get up when Caroline suddenly hugged him tightly.

Everyone was stunned. Jake even chose to step back because he didn't want to take any risks. Because he knew how temperamental his uncle was. No woman had ever been able to touch Jared, let alone hug him like that.

"Thank you, Uncle. Thank you for giving me life. I couldn't believe that you would save a life that was worthless. Jake had thrown me away like trash, and I felt that life was no longer worth living. But you made me feel that my life is precious. I will do whatever you want." Caroline said it with a sob. She hugged Jared's body tighter and tighter. She cried until she sobbed.

Jared was silent. He didn't feel anything when he gave artificial breath by putting his lips on Caroline's lips. However, the hug he got, as well as the cry Caroline gave, made his heart suddenly beat very fast. He suddenly stiffened in place.

"Caroline, how dare you hug Uncle Jared? Let go of your hug, because you are trash. You'll only dirty Uncle's body!" Emily said it sharply.

Jared's little heart was touched. He didn't know what had happened before he arrived at the party. However, he could guess after hearing Emily's words.

"You intend to kill yourself?" Jared asked seriously.

Caroline shook her head. "I fell into the pond when I was going home. I can't die; if I die, who will take care of my parents?" The woman said it in a hoarse, trembling voice.

Jared nodded in understanding. "Tighten your arms around my neck." The man said softly, then rose to his feet with Caroline's body in his arms.

"Uncle, what's-" Jake's speech stopped before he could finish.

"Get the car ready; we're going to the hospital!" Jared ordered Thalius, the man who was his accomplice.

"Yes, sir." Thalius quickly ran to do what Jared wanted.

Jake was speechless. He couldn't believe what had happened. How could Jared be more concerned with other people's businesses than his nephew's?

"What's wrong with Uncle Jared, Jake?" Emily asked anxiously.

"I don't know either." Jake replied anxiously.

"What has that woman done that Mr. Madison would jump into the pool just to save her? I didn't even dare to dream that Mr. Madison would kiss my lips, even if it was just to give me artificial respiration."

"She's very lucky."

"She must have done a trick."

The nasty comments were exchanged after Jared and Caroline disappeared from sight.

Jake could only stay where he was with a puzzled look on his face. He had no idea what had happened. How could Jared, who he knew was against women, do such an act to Caroline? He wondered in his chest.