"Next time, don't ask me to do something silly like that." Jared said this after he approached Caroline after dancing with Lenzy.There was still annoyance on that handsome face. In his entire life, this was the first time he danced with a woman. He wanted to dance with the woman he loved for the first time, but somehow he complied when Caroline asked him to dance with Lenzy.Caroline didn't respond; she just smiled to cover her guilt. How could she sell Jared to Lenzy for only five thousand dollars? She still couldn't believe that she would do such a ridiculous thing."I have to go home now. I still have things to do." Jared said softly. His tone was no longer as upset as before.Caroline nodded. Waving goodbye."I invite you to come home." Jared grabbed Caroline's wrist, forcing her to follow him out of the room."I haven't said goodbye to Lenzy yet." Caroline made an excuse. She was actually more concerned about the meal she hadn't touched. She had deliberately not eaten before lea
"Mum?" Caroline frowned as the mobile phone she was holding rang. It said her mom's name was calling. Bonnie rarely called when Caroline was out. If it wasn't important, her mobile phone never rang with an incoming call from her mother."What's wrong, Mum?" Caroline asked immediately, knowing something had happened."Hurry home; there's a stranger messing around in the house." Bonnie said it under her breath."Who?""I don't know. They mentioned Aalya and asked for money.""Aalya? Is that woman not satisfied after Papa's death? What exactly does she want?" Caroline looked so upset. It was because she only had one sibling, and her sibling always created trouble whenever she appeared."I don't know; just hurry up and come here. They don't want to leave before getting the money.""I'll be there soon; you don't have to be afraid." Caroline tried to calm down. She disconnected the call with a face filled with panic, annoyance, and anger."Uncle, I'm getting off here. I have to go home soon
"I think Jared really likes you." Bonnie said this as she was having breakfast with Caroline this morning. The middle-aged woman's face looked serious. She had never interfered with her daughter's choices. However, this time she wanted to take part so that Caroline would no longer make the wrong choice of man. She did not want Caroline to get humiliated again like Jake had done."He's just playing around; there's no way Uncle Jared likes me. He can appoint any woman if he wants. Why should he choose me, who is a nobody and can't do anything? I think he will only use me because now there are rumors that he is dating Lenzy. She might want to use me as a tool to dispel those rumors, and then I'll get dumped again once the rumors stop circulating." Caroline explained at length. She was more cautious now, as she did not want to fall back into the same hole. Moreover, Jared's blood flowed into Jake's blood.Bonnie was silent for a moment. Her brow seemed to crease as she thought heavily. "J
Caroline sighed repeatedly to neutralize her feelings. Since morning, Jake has repeatedly looked at her with an unusual look. She felt a little uncomfortable because of that. It was excruciating to have to work for the man who had been the most special person in her life. There was no punishment that made her suffer more than working in the same room as her ex-boyfriend.Jake seemed to have a lot on his mind. Repeatedly, he sighed heavily, then let it out slowly. He rose to his feet, about to walk over to Caroline's desk, but decided against it. Jake sat back in his chair and then rose to his feet a few minutes later. The man looked very agitated. What he was thinking, Caroline didn't know."Can't you just sit and work quietly? I feel very distracted." Caroline finally snapped, having had enough of Jake's attitude.Jake gave her a serious look. He rose to his feet, then moved over to Caroline. He looked at her intently, trying to find information."I have something to ask you, but ple
"Uncle, did you hear our conversation?" Caroline asked anxiously. She was a little nervous and quite afraid that Jared would find out that Caroline was taking advantage of whatever Jared was concerned about."I don't know what you were talking about, but seeing as Jake was willing to give you his watch, it means you had a pretty deep conversation. It's dismissal time; you should go home now." Jared replied in a tone that sounded unfriendly. He was angry and disappointed by the two most precious people in his life."Ah yes, it's time to go home. I lost track of time." Caroline tried to act casual."Caroline, I don't think I need to wait a week. I already know what your answer is; you still love Jake, and I will no longer force you to marry me. Just forget about the offer I made. I can't live under Jake's shadow for the rest of my life." Jared said firmly, then left the room with Jake's watch. His face was flushed with anger, his teeth chattering, and he squeezed the watch firmly in his
Bonnie stared questioningly as she heard the long sigh coming from her daughter. She looked at Caroline very seriously, knowing that something was troubling her."What's going on?" Bonnie asked with concern.Caroline let out a long sigh. She looked deeply at her mother. "I got fired." Her voice sounded weak when she said that."Fired?" Bonnie repeated the word. She looked panicked, as Caroline was now her only source of income."Yes, Uncle Jared got mad at me and decided to fire me.""How so? Who paid all our debts then?""Uncle Jared did. He said I no longer needed the money because all the debts had been paid off. So, I don't need to work in his office anymore.""What did you do to make Jared angry with you? Did you turn down his marriage proposal?" Bonnie asked for confirmation.Caroline didn't answer. She bites the tips of her nails when she feels agitated like that. She was carrying a heavy burden right now. She owed Jared so much that she didn't know what to do with it. She hurr
Caroline didn't want to stop. She kept walking with confidence. "I said stop!" Jared was getting angry. He rose to his feet, striding after Caroline with a rage that consumed him. He grabbed Caroline's arm roughly, pulling her back until she turned to face him. "Why are you so arrogant? Who do you think you are?" Jared stared with eyes so intense. Whoever looked into those eyes would feel scared, as if they were about to be pounced upon. Caroline wasn't scared at all. After what she had been through, she felt that she had lost all feeling for anything. She returned Jared's gaze even more sharply. "What are you going to do?" Caroline challenged. Jared was silent for a moment. His breathing sounded ragged, and his heart was beating rapidly. It was as if his breathing and heartbeat were racing against each other. Jared's eyes slowly dropped down. He stared at the sharp nose, then stopped at Caroline's sexy lips. He didn't care how many lips had enjoyed those lips; for him, now t
"Sir, I have information that Max's men are already in the city. It is likely that Caroline and her mother are in danger." Donny told him after he got the information from his subordinates. He didn't want anything bad to happen to Caroline, and Jared would regret it one day. He realized and understood that his master loved Caroline very much, so he would look for all kinds of ways to bring the two of them together.There was a worried look on Jared's face, but he preferred to ignore it and didn't want to care. This was because Caroline had rejected him time and time again. No matter how sweet and kind he was, Caroline still gave a negative response."Leave it alone; she has chosen to die at Max's hands. I don't want to interfere with her choice." Jared replied briefly."But, sir-""Why are you contradicting me now? Is it me, or are you the boss here?" Jared stared with anger. His eyes seemed to be reddened with annoyance written all over his face.Donny was silent; he no longer wanted
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