"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
The loud banging on the door woke Caroline up from her sleep. The woman looked so shocked that she paused for a moment to gather her wits and ascertain what had happened."Where is that damn woman?!" There was a man's voice that sounded so not familiar. His tone was filled with anger.Caroline frowned. She was so confused and surprised because this was so sudden. She was fast asleep, exhausted after a long day search of work. Now her sleep was ruined because she had been disturbed by a stranger."Who is it this time?" Caroline sighed in disgust. She couldn't stand it and felt very upset that her life had become so unsettled.Caroline was about to open the door, but it opened before she could touch the handle. Bonnie walked into Caroline's room with a face filled with panic."Let's hide." Bonnie tugged on her daughter's hand, slightly forcing Caroline to follow her to the bed and under it."What happened?" Caroline asked in confusion, as her mother had entered the room suddenly. Moreov