After the guests had presented their gifts, Grayson Xander instructed someone to fetch Neil and bring him to the study. Not wanting to leave Caroline behind, Neil insisted on her accompanying him. As they entered the study, the old man's expression appeared troubled, reflecting the turmoil within him."Why have you brought this mistress here?" His tone was laced with fierce disapproval.Neil frowned. "Take a closer look at Caroline, Grandpa. Don’t you think she looks a lot like mom?"Grayson scoffed dismissively. "Many people in this world bear resemblances to others. And if you insist, Evan's fiancée also has eyes similar to your mother's. Furthermore, she has a red cinnabar mole on her earlobe!""But Caroline has the same mole too! Grandpa, please don't let her status cloud your judgment!" Neil's voice grew harsh and forceful, catching Caroline off guard as she turned her head to face him. It was the first time she had heard him speak in such a manner.Enraged, the old man pou
As they arrived at Redwood Neighborhood, Neil took the opportunity to express his viewpoint to Caroline before she exited the car. "Caroline, I still stand by what I said."Caroline was taken aback for a moment, but then she smiled and replied, "Fine. Just don't forget about what you promised me."Once she stepped out of the car, Caroline made her way into the neighborhood. As she descended the stairs near her house, she spotted Evan standing before the building. Confusion washed over her. 'Didn't Neil's grandfather ask him to stay back for a chat about the past? Why is he here?'Trying to avoid eye contact, Caroline instinctively thought about turning back. However, she couldn't escape his cold, deep voice."Caroline!" Caroline tightly clenched her fists and took a deep breath. 'Forget it. There's always a solution to a problem.'Summoning her courage, Caroline approached Evan. She looked up and asked with a distant tone, "Evan, you're such a busy guy, yet you've come here to w
Hearing the scream, Lily hurried downstairs, her footsteps quickening as she spotted Daniella's return. Without hesitation, she approached her and spoke, "Ms. Love."However, Daniella fixed Lily with a fierce glare. "You need to change the way you address me."Lily's fear was palpable as she stammered, "Ma... Madam."Daniella averted her gaze and demanded, "Where's my supper?""I'll cook it now," Lily replied, her voice filled with urgency."Be more sensible! I need a nutritious meal, especially since I'm pregnant," Daniella snapped.With anger still lingering, Daniella angrily sank into the sofa and questioned, "Where's Evan?""He's not home yet," Lily responded.Clatter!Daniella raised her hand and pushed away the fruits on the tea table. "Call him and inform him that I'm feeling sick. Ask him to come home now."Shuddering, Lily retrieved her phone and nodded, "Okay…"*Evan was in the midst of arranging for Reuben to deliver food to Caroline when he caught sight of Scot
Daniella reached out to Nic with a text message. [Nic, how's it going there?]Nic replied soon enough. [Do you miss me?]Daniella suppressed her disgust and texted him back. [Yeah, I miss you.][I can't come back just yet. Tell me. What do you want me to do now?]Daniella remained patient and replied, [Nothing. Rest well. I'll be waiting for you to return.][I'm sure you'll feel very excited if I have sex with you in another face.]Daniella bit her lower lips hard. [You naughty boy!]*The following day, Caroline woke up to find an email on her phone. Curious, she opened it and discovered it was sent by someone named G. The email proposed an opportunity for Caroline to pursue further studies in Ylesir after achieving a position in the design competition. At the end of the message, the email bore the competition organizer's stamp.Caroline was taken aback. "Further my studies in Ylesir?"She quickly composed a reply.[It's a pleasure to meet you. Could you please inform me
After leaving Xander Residence, Daniella was consumed with thoughts on how to obtain Caroline's hair, but her focus was interrupted by a text message from Nic.[I don't have enough money. Transfer more funds to my account.]Daniella clenched her phone, frustration evident in her reply. [I just gave you 14,000 dollars last month.][I spent a fortune on plastic surgery! You're with Evan now. How dare you claim to be broke!]Daniella's eyes turned red as she seethed with anger.[I never asked Evan for a single penny.][I don't care. You have access to his office, don't you? Just steal a valuable secret and sell it for a hefty sum!][Are you out of your mind? If Evan finds out, it'll be the end of me.][What are you so afraid of? Find a way to frame Caroline for it. You despise her, don't you? You must give me 70,000 dollars within two weeks. If you don't, I'll reveal our secrets to Evan.]As Daniella glanced at the daunting sum, her eyes widened in disbelief. The thought of obt
[Ms. Love, I did what you asked me to. As for the money...][Thank you. I'll pay you 1,400 dollars first. When you come to work on Monday, I'll teach you how to do it.]The young secretary received the money and glanced at the maternal and child store with a gloomy expression. She didn't fully understand Daniella's intentions, but she had no choice in this matter. She had to wrong Caroline for the sake of her grandmother's medical expenses.*Caroline did not lay idle for two days. She focused on refining her design and improving her concept. She also went house-hunting with Paige.They discussed the details extensively, as Caroline still needed a place to settle down after coming back from her studies.Considering she would have three children, she needed to plan the space accordingly. The house couldn't be too small, but it also couldn't be too costly.Sitting in the passenger seat, Caroline grew worried as she looked at the rows of residential buildings ahead."Carol, I just
Caroline observed silently as Daniella put on her act, her gaze fixated on Evan as he approached. "Can I go up now, or do I need the madam of the house's permission?" she asked bitterly, causing a frown to appear on his face."Can't you speak properly?" he questioned, a single sentence that instantly drained the color from Daniella's face. How could she not understand what he meant? Who was Caroline to treat him rudely? And why was she even here?Caroline sensed the drastic change in Daniella's expression and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. With a cold and composed demeanor, she said, "Of course I can. I'll go up and pack now." And with that, she headed toward the stairs.However, after taking just two steps, she suddenly stumbled and fell. Instinctively, she protected her belly and frowned, enduring the pain in her knees.The commotion on the stairs caught Evan's attention, and his face darkened as he witnessed her fall.Hurrying over, he swiftly lifted her up, hi
After lying down for a while, Caroline heard a knock on the door some ten minutes later. It was Lily, carrying a tray of food with a bright smile on her face. "You're finally home, Ms. Shenton."Caroline sat up and offered a flat smile. "I'm just back to get some stuff, Lily."Lily sighed as she placed the food on the bedside table. "It would be great if you stayed."Caroline fell silent for a moment. "Is Daniella giving you a hard time?"Lily forced a smile and remained silent, handing her the cooled-down soup."I can see that you've lost more weight. You should stay here for a while and let me nurse you back to health," Lily suggested.Caroline took a sip of the soup and licking her lips before asking. "Tell me the truth, Lily. Has Daniella been causing trouble for you?""It's unavoidable." Lily sighed. "I often wish you'd come back."Caroline drank another sip of soup and licked her lips. "I can't come back, Lily. But I believe I can chase Daniella out. You must help me with