Chapter 118

When Caroline arrived downstairs, she called Gwen, asking if she wanted to go shopping for gifts

together.

On the other end of the line, Gwen mumbled, “I have to work overtime today, so I can’t come with

you, Carol.”

Caroline replied, “It’s okay. Go ahead and work.”

After hanging up the phone, she looked up nearby places where she could buy gifts. By the time

she was done buying and wrapping the gifts, it was already evening.

The store did home deliveries, so Caroline gave the staff her address. Then, after checking the

time, she was about to call Kirk when her phone rang.

Caroline’s eyes turned cold when she saw the caller ID. She answered it after some hesitation.

“Carol.” Sarah asked flatteringly, “Are you free?”

Caroline answered coldly, “No.”

Sarah explained diffidently, “Layla knows she’s at fault for what happened at the competition.

She wants to treat you to dinner and apologize. Carrie, you should forgive when you can. Do it for

me…”

Caroline refused without hesitation. “No thanks. If she really wants to make it up to me, she just

has to leave me alone. That’ll make me happy.”

“Carrie!” Sarah raised her voice. “Eddy will be there too! This is your last chance. Don’t be stubborn!

Caroline clenched her fingers. Her mother had clearly only called her because she wanted her to

be part of the Morrison family.

hung up the phone and blocked her parents‘ numbers. Even after that, her body was still shaking in anger. From now on, she had nothing

a black car drove up to Caroline. Two powerful men stepped out of the

Caroline Evans?”

away cautiously, asking. “Who are you

each other, and without saying a word, they

that no one noticed what they were doing, despite

rush hour.

the car

out

she saw the building in front of her, her heart

owned by the

secluded place in the suburbs. It would be

and struggled with all her

easily

you people?”

men ignored her and took her to the 29th floor. When Caroline got out

of bodyguards standing in

the bodyguards. One

bodyguards nodded slightly. Looking at Caroline, he said politely, “Please go

stayed rooted on the spot.

boss is waiting inside. Please go in.” The bodyguard once again gestured

room.

was already surrounded by people who were closely guarding her. It would be foolish to try to

at her with a smile, swirling her wine glass. “You’re here.

smile on her face faded slightly. “Why

So, Brie was

to do

didn’t kidnap you. That’s against the law. I’m

here has nothing to do with me.”

“Let me go. You don’t want your crimes to be broadcast on

Caroline. “This is my territory. Not even an insect could get

her fists.

someone, blame that wonderful husband of yours. He actually had the gall to threaten me, ordering me

gripped Caroline’s chin and said mockingly, “Well, let’s see how he’s going to

for this!”

to retaliate when

are bodyguards outside. They’ll crush you like an

Caroline questioned. She took a deep breath, calming

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