Caroline had still been considering ways to decline the necklace, so she did not notice Scott entering the kitchen. She was visibly startled by Scott's action."I thought I was making you breakfast?"They stood so close that Caroline blushed. Scott chuckled. "I'm just joking. It's not my birthday today."Caroline felt helpless. "I'm not fond of birth parties. We can just invite Paige over for dinner.""You're the birthday girl, so you decide. I'll handle the arrangements.""Sure."Scott grabbed Caroline's shoulders and forced her to turn around. "Go outside and wait for breakfast then, birthday girl."Caroline was kicked out of the kitchen. She had nothing else to do, so she headed upstairs to wake the children.Scott had already prepared breakfast by the time she came downstairs with the children after they washed up.Liora ran over in excitement when she saw Scott. "Papa Wilson! I missed you! Where have you been recently?"Scott picked up Liora and caressed her nose affec
Caroline was relieved to hear Scott's explanation. She nodded and said, "Great then. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to get for your birthday."Scott appeared slightly frustrated. "You're still acting like a stranger to me."Caroline explained, "No, it's because your gift is too valuable.""Alright, I'm just teasing you. I'll be heading to the hospital later, and I'll come over to celebrate your birthday at night.""Sure."-In the afternoon, Paige called when Caroline had just completed dealing with her tasks. "Happy birthday, Carol!" Paige's excited voice echoed.Caroline said smilingly, "Thank you!"Paige said, "Don't mention it! Don't prepare anything for tonight. I've booked a huge private room at a hotel to celebrate your birthday."Caroline said, "It's just a birthday. No need for such a huge fuss.""No! This is your first birthday back in the country. We must make it grand!"Caroline was rendered speechless. Others would think that she was celebrating her 80th bi
Evan was forcefully brought along to the shopping mall together with the dumbfounded Paige because of his remark. Alex used a brute excuse. "Women understand women best!"Evan did not have any reason to reject it. Paige glared at Alex the entire time as she struggled to walk, trailed by a group of bodyguards.Shortly after, she spotted Evan walking ahead. She lowered her voice and asked with anger, "Why did you invite my boss to come along?"Evan stopped walking and turned to look after hearing the whisper.Paige immediately smiled and said, "How can I help you, Mr. Jordan?"Paige's skillful change of behavior left Alex speechless.Evan did not speak but continued to look around. Paige seized the opportunity to pinch Alex's buttocks ferociously. Alex gnashed his teeth in pain. "What are you doing!"Paige said, "Tell me, why did you invite Mr. Jordan to come along? Don't you know that he and Carol don't get along?" Alex said, "He proposed it, and I don't have a reason t
Scott and Caroline followed Paige to a seat. They were about to talk when they suddenly heard people gasping in shock."Oh my god! It's Mr. Jordan and Mr. Pierce!""Whoa! Is that Mr. Jordan's son in his arms? Gosh, he's cute!"Caroline felt her back stiffen when she heard the voices and looked at the hall entrance in a daze. Evan walked into the banquet hall wearing a black, custom-made suit and holding Axel in his arms.A group of bodyguards following behind him spread into two groups guarding the two sides of the entrance after he entered the hall. The warm spotlight illuminated Evan's elegant figure and enhanced his charm.However, his face was cold and unapproachable, instilling fear in everyone. Caroline was astonished. She turned to look at Paige. "Did you invite him as well?"Paige glared at Alex in the distance and said angrily, "That son of a bitch Pierce invited him! He betrayed me, and I will get even with him sooner or later!"Caroline was embarrassed. "Forge
Caroline stood up with her glass and nodded to everyone. "Thank you for your wishes, everyone."She tipped the glass back and downed its content.The birthday party began officially, and everyone was immersed in the joy of feasting. Liora and Tyler returned and pulled Axel along to feast together joyously. Numerous employees toasted to Caroline during the party. Scott wanted to drink on Caroline's behalf, yet he was distracted by a male employee's inquiry. Caroline took sip after sip, her lips glistening from the alcohol. Her shining eyes captivated Evan, who sat beside her.Caroline was about to sit when two female employees came to toast. "Happy birthday, Ms. Shenton!"Caroline couldn't bring herself to refuse, so she readied for another drink. Just as she was lifting her glass, a person appeared in front of her.Before Caroline could respond, Evan had already finished her drink. The two female employees were stunned before they walked away. Evan put down the glas
Paige grabbed Caroline's arm when she returned to the banquet hall. "Please offer your opinion, Carol. This son of a bitch Alex didn't even touch his drink. Look at his glass…"Paige suddenly stopped talking and stared at Caroline's lips in shock. "Why are your lips red and swollen, Carol?"Upon hearing that, Alex turned his gaze toward Evan. Observing Evan's moist lips, he swiftly realized that Caroline and Evan were up to no good.Caroline shot Evan a displeased look. He was grinning cunningly, clearly in high spirits. Angrily, she remarked, "It's likely an allergic reaction!""Ah, don't drink anymore."Paige paid no attention to that and continued to complain about Alex. Soon, the party ended.Caroline propped up the tipsy Paige and prepared to take her and the children home. "I'll give you a ride."Two voices came from behind her. Caroline looked over and noticed that Evan and Alex said the same thing in unison. "Dr. Scott, you've had some drinks too if I'm not mistake
After returning to Bayview Villa, Neil made Funfetti pancakes for himself and Caroline. Caroline washed up the sleeping children briefly before she headed downstairs and sat with Neil at the dining table.Neil said, "Carol, why was Evan there earlier?"Caroline remembered Evan forcefully kissing her in the washroom at the mention of that. She said, "Alex told Evan, so he came and gave me a watch worth a million dollars as a gift."Neil chuckled. "Evan lives up to his reputation of spending generously."Caroline played with the pancake on her plate and said, "Don't tease me, Neil. Rather than teasing me, you should think about how you're going to confront him next."Neil asked casually, "Ah? How do you think I should confront him?"Caroline said, "You seem relaxed. If Evan learns that we kept in touch but he was kept in the dark, he will come to bother you for sure."Neil said, "That's not a big issue."Caroline was frustrated. "Just be careful in the next two days.""Sure,
Caroline cried out when the call was picked up, "Neil! Evan's father has taken Ty and Lia!"Neil was stunned. "Evan's father?"Caroline recounted this morning's incident to Neil. "What should I do, Neil? It would be easy for him to find Ty and Lia's background!""Don't panic, Carol. I'll figure out a way. Wait for my message!"He hung up in a rush upon saying that. Caroline dropped to her knees. She was scared out of her wits.How could she possibly compete with the ever-powerful Jordans?-Neil dressed in preparation to head to Jordan Residence, yet he received Evan's call before heading out. He picked up with a frown. "What is it?"Evan asked, "Where are you?""I'll hang up first if there's nothing important.""I would like to meet you to talk about Caroline's children! Where are you?"Evan held back his anger. It was apparent that his patience was running thin. Neil calmed down and figured Evan might be the way to take back the children!Neil sent his location to E