Bogus Billionaire By Shining Riviera

“Is something wrong?” Kirk looked at her.

Caroline’s red lips parted. She was unsure how to explain but was afraid he would overthink things. “No. Let’s go.”

It had to be done sooner or later.

On the way over, she received a call from Eddy.

Upon seeing the flashing screen, Caroline’s expression froze. She was reminded of how she’d behaved in the past eight years—she used to be the one who called Eddy, asking about his day. But Eddy had never called her.

She wouldn’t have received an ounce of concern even if she were in the hospital undergoing surgery. But now, Eddy was calling Caroline for Layla’s sake.

There was no way Caroline could compare to Layla.

“Aren’t you going to take that?” Kirk looked out of the window. He had been resting his eyes.

Caroline looked at his perfect face. Although she couldn’t see his expression, she felt like he was annoyed.

She hesitated for a moment before finally picking up.

Before she could even speak, Eddy’s angry voice came from the speaker. “Caroline! Get the fuck to the hospital now! Do you know how many specialists are waiting? Do you know how bad Layla feels? How can you be so selfish? I’ve already agreed to fucking marry you. What else do you fucking want?”

Caroline smiled bitterly. Although she knew that Eddy didn’t like her, she never would have known how lowly he thought of her.

If that was the case …

“Don’t you know what I want?” Caroline’s gaze grew cold. “I want your love. Can you give it to me?”

mocked. “I would never fall for a woman like you! Get your ass here now, Caroline, and you might still be Mrs. Morrison. If you’re late,

She felt like even her heart was crying. “I’m already married,”

Then, she hung up.

the first time she

not to have to

other end of the call, Eddy trembled in hatred. Then, he

him.

was becoming more and more absurd. She wanted to

How scary she was!

…

the car

massaged his temples. The call had been too loud. He could hear everything

he said, his

made Caroline’s tears fall like a river. She raised her head and tried

object. He merely

But despite that, her crystal eyes were determined, as if she had risen from the dead. She looked unafraid of what life could throw at her and was ready to break free of her chains and soar with her

in Kirk’s heart.

Caroline stopped sobbing.

dare to look into her eyes. “I don’t

wordless. They swapped seats and went straight to Caroline’s home

entrance, Caroline had finally gathered her emotions. She looked at herself in the rearview mirror. Her eyes were red and swollen, and her lips looked pale and bloodless. Her skin was already

lipstick and inspected herself before turning to Kirk.

with makeup on. Her beautiful eyes were bright, full of calmness and gentleness. Her

there a problem?”

looked away, smirking. “I didn’t think

sounded different after he said it out loud. Caroline couldn’t be bothered to argue with him and anxiously looked at the villa, clutching her shirt. She took a deep breath and mustered up her

home like she was walking to her execution and raised an eyebrow. Then, he followed behind her in

home!” Caroline pushed the door open and looked into the