"Yeah, it's quite a drastic change, but you've endured it well," Benjamin remarked.Caroline sniffed. "I would like to know about the kids' father, Ben..."Benjamin sighed. "Everyone needs to experience the ups and downs in life, Carol. When you've weathered through it, what awaits you will be nothing but joy."I can't say much, but I can tell you that it's not a bad thing even if it's something that you can't figure out."Benjamin's words filled Caroline with indescribable emotions.She wondered what he meant by that and if she would experience less pain after letting go of Evan.Besides, she didn't understand what he meant by the things she couldn't figure out.Although Benjamin was ambiguous, Caroline still thanked him."Thank you for your advice, Ben. I heard from Lia about the school, and I'll transfer the money to her account.""Please don't, since I'm Lia's mentor. Plus, I can treat her as my granddaughter if you're okay with it since I'm childless."Caroline smiled. "
"I'll bear the consequences I should bear," Scott said straightforwardly.Azure nodded and said nothing more.Silently, she looked up at the bright moon and grew fonder of Scott. She once felt that Alex was the man she liked the most before meeting Scott, but now she realized that it wasn't the case. The man who could move and charm her the most was the man who had pulled her out of the darkness.She recalled the day when she was released. She had been resistant when her elders told her that she had to get engaged to Scott. After all, she couldn't marry the man she had never met.But Scott's gentle and amiable demeanor changed her thoughts when she saw him conversing with the elders. It might not be a bad thing to marry that kind of man. At least, he was so much better than more than half of the rich heirs in Angelbay.-Azure returned to the villa with Scott that night. After washing up, she sat by the bed in her bathrobe and waited for Scott to exit the bathroom.Nervously, sh
The mere thought took Scott aback. He struggled to comprehend why thoughts of Caroline would intrude at that particular moment, especially when she was with him.'Could I… No!' He deemed it impossible for him to harbor feelings for Caroline. 'Absolutely not!'While grappling with these thoughts, Scott rose to his feet and exited the guest room.Meanwhile, Azure was conflicted about Scott in the bedroom when she heard the door creak open.To her surprise, Scott had returned. In a daze, she uttered, "Scott..."Without hesitation, Scott approached the bed and seized Azure's arm, pulling her into an embrace.Then, he gently pinched Azure's chin and lowered his head to kiss her.However, as he did so, Caroline's image became increasingly clear in his mind.Gradually, his breath quickened, and he became more forceful with Azure.Nevertheless, he was resolute in not letting Caroline occupy his thoughts.-At 3:00 a.m., Caroline awoke to the buzzing of her phone. She fumbled for h
Caroline's eyes snapped open as Scott draped his coat over her. She reflexively sat up straight, staring at Scott with vigilance.However, her reaction seemed to perplex Scott, who frowned as he glanced at the coat now on the ground."It looks like you're scared of me," he remarked tenderly.Caroline slipped into her slippers and reached into her pocket. The touch of the device inside brought her relief."I'm sure everyone will be scared of a murderer!" she retorted, her tone distant and icy.Bending over, Scott picked up the coat and addressed Caroline as she walked into the villa. "You can't regain what you've lost, and it's not good for you and the kids if you're very sad. You should know that."Caroline halted, turned to Scott, and said sarcastically, "Should I know that?"She sneered. "Of course, you can ridicule me all you want as if it has nothing to do with you since it didn't happen to you!""Do you think I've never experienced this kind of thing?" Scott looked into Ca
"Okay, Mommy." After a brief hesitation, Tyler said, "Can you tell Scott to let Axel and me go to school, Mommy?" Caroline wore a puzzled expression. "He didn't allow you to attend school?""Yes, Axel, Grandaunt Greta, and I have been staying within the villa after returning from the hospital.""Understood. I'll contact him later and request that he permits you to attend school," Caroline assured."Okay."After concluding the call, Caroline promptly called Scott.-At present, Scott was accompanying Azure to select a diamond ring.Azure glimpsed at his phone's screen as it rang but only managed to see two words before Scott swiftly picked up the call without informing her."Miss?" The salesperson asked with a smile, "This ring is exquisite. Would you like to try it?"Azure was still looking at Scott and forced a smile. "Let's wait a bit.""Okay," the salesperson replied.Meanwhile, Caroline got straight to the point. "The kids need to go to school. Why are they confined
Perplexed, Caroline turned her gaze toward Josie. "But you've just graduated from college. How much can you handle in terms of alcohol?"Josie chuckled, replying, "Don't underestimate me, Ms. Shenton. I hail from a wine village and have a knack for holding my liquor.""Alright, I'll need you to accompany clients in drinking on my behalf from now on," Caroline said."No problem, Ms. Shenton."Caroline's phone interrupted the conversation, and she promptly picked up.It was her receptionist on the line. "Ms. Miller is here to see you, Ms. Shenton."Upon hearing that, Caroline's mind immediately went to Azure, though the reason for her visit eluded Caroline.Why would Azure have the audacity to visit her?"Let her come upstairs," Caroline instructed."Okay, Ms. Shenton," the receptionist replied.After ending the call, Caroline directed Josie, "Help me prepare some coffee, Josie, and fetch two dark red cups.""Absolutely, Ms. Shenton," Josie acknowledged.-Azure arrived outs
Azure stated, "It appears that you want me to be straightforward."Caroline retorted mockingly, "You can't even explain a simple thing clearly. Aren't you just inviting humiliation upon yourself?"Azure replied, "You don't have to provoke me. You know very well what I mean by what I said."Caroline pretended to be enlightened and added, "Ah, so you have a penchant for troubled relationships, Ms. Miller."Azure's expression distorted in anger, and she shouted, "Hey!""Did I say something wrong? Alex has feelings for Paige, yet you go after Alex. Scott has feelings for me, yet you go after him. When you fail in your troubled relationship, you come seeking trouble with others. You're despicable, Ms. Miller."Caroline looked at her with contempt. "Scott is mine, can't you see that?"Caroline's words shattered Azure's refined demeanor. The office was filled with Azure's sharp shouts, and Elvira frowned, glancing at the office from the outside.Caroline calmly remarked, "Trying to bl
Azure took a deep breath, making a concerted effort to compose herself, before addressing Elvira, "I don't blame you for that. After all, you're abiding by Scott's orders."Elvira inquired, "Are you free, Mrs. Wilson? Can I talk to you?"-Ten minutes later, Elvira and Azure entered a cafe's private room."You're here today because you know about the situation between Mr. Wilson and Caroline, Mrs. Wilson," Elvira stated.Azure massaged her aching temples and replied, "Yes.""Is Mr. Wilson aware of this?" Elvira asked.Azure shook her head. "Don't tell Scott. Keep this between us.""Do you intend to swallow this insult, Mrs. Wilson?" Elvira questioned."Or else? My relationship with Scott is not as close as his with Caroline. Scott is going to be pissed if he finds out that I met Caroline!" Azure exclaimed."In that case, I shall be frank. I think you should figure out a way to eliminate Caroline, Mrs. Wilson. It's clear that Mr. Wilson is too lenient on her."I'm afraid Mr.