Chapter 117

Early the next day, Caroline woke up. She hurriedly lifted the blanket, only to find her clothes

intact. They hadn’t done anything last night.

“You’re awake?”

Caroline looked up and saw Kirk coming out of the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around

his hips.

Cold water fell from his hair, dripping down his well–defined muscles before getting absorbed by

the towel.

The sight bewildered her. She answered, “Yeah.”

Kirk approached her and sat down on the bed, which dipped under his weight. His movements

made Caroline’s heart pound, and her face turned crimson.

Kirk fiddled with Caroline’s earlobes, saying, “You fell asleep last night.”

“Huh?” Caroline remembered what had happened last night. Kirk had left the room to answer the

phone, and… she’d fallen asleep.

Her face reddened even more as she apologized, saying, “I’m sorry!”

Kirk pulled her into his arms, asking, “How do you plan to make it up to me?”

Caroline quivered and said shyly, “C–close your eyes.”

Kirk listened to her and closed his eyes.

Mustering her courage, Caroline propped up her body and kissed Kirk on the cheek. Then, she

quickly backed away.

Kirk pinched her waist just as she was about to cover her flushed face with the blanket. He

tapped Caroline’s nose. “That’s it?”

face in the blanket. Her eyes were watery,

pulled the blanket off her face and gave her a big kiss on the lips. “That’s more like it.”

was

Kirk would take things further, he slowly

she’d accepted a

would officially start work after returning

abroad

got out of bed

drove her

curiously,

“You can take a stroll nearby after you’re done I’ll pick you

go home by myself Caroline refused

office was in a new district. Although it

very

pick you

“Dinner?”

“Yeah”

we

when I take you there.” Kirk didn’t say much.

about why Kirk was so mysterious about where they were

in two days, so she could buy some gifts for

didn’t ask any more questions, a smile

Caroline got out of the

out several makeup brands in one go, the new building was extravagant and magnificent. It wouldn’t be long before this building

office without any problems. Jules was in a meeting, but when he saw

Welcome, Ms. Evans.”

man in front of her with

be so formal. Please come in.”

the eavesdropping crowd finally started discussing among

themselves. $1

to be so polite? This woman is talented, but she

treat her like

even gave her a lifetime contract as the design director. Since he handed over

a newcomer, it won’t be long before that department

you guys think Mr. Hawkins values her so much

Morrisons?”

would have been the design director instead of

happened to pass

you have work

close companions quickly walked up to her

here. She’s in Mr. Hawkins‘ office.”

disdainfully. “I see.”

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