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.

up the phone and blocked her parents‘ numbers. Even after that, her body was still shaking in anger. From now on, she

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

Caroline Evans?”

away cautiously, asking. “Who are

other, and without saying a

drove away. They moved so quickly that no one noticed what they were doing,

rush hour.

the car

forced out

her, her heart sank. She

was owned by the Collins

was morally dubious, so the hotel had been built in a secluded place in the suburbs.

her teeth and struggled with all her might.

easily

the hell are you people?” she questioned.

her to the 29th floor. When Caroline got out of the elevator,

rows of bodyguards standing in the central hall.

her toward the bodyguards. One of the men said,

slightly. Looking at Caroline, he said

stayed rooted on the

boss is waiting inside. Please go in.” The

room.

surrounded by people who were closely guarding her. It would be foolish to try to escape. She bit

she looked at her with a smile, swirling her

was alone, the smile on her face faded

Brie was

asked, “What are you trying to do by kidnapping me and bringing me

I didn’t kidnap you.

arrived here has nothing to

me go. You don’t want your crimes to be broadcast on the news tomorrow,

insect could get in here. Even

her

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

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

for this!”

her hand to retaliate when she heard Brie’s warning.

They’ll crush you like

Caroline questioned. She took a

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