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Now that Eddy’s support was quaranteed, Layla found herself very much at ease.
Her smile widened, and she purposely planted a kiss on his cheek in front of all the people watching them. “Thank you, Eddy.”
That said, she stared at Caroline as it she were trying to challenge her.
However, Caroline had gotten used to Layla’s tricks a long time ago and was able to maintain her composure.
What Layla did meant something to the others in the room, and their eyes locked on Eddy.
At first, he was stunned by her kiss, but later, he felt annoyed. In fact, he was pissed at her for doing that.
The strange thing was that he had never felt this way toward her. Still, he didn’t show much of it on his face. His brows merely knitted together.
The other people took this as him giving her silent permission to do as she pleased. This also meant that he admitted to having a relationship with her.
Those who believed that Layla would win the election became even more confident about their decision to give her their support.
Layla and Eddy then approached Caroline, who looked away from them to stare at the documents in her hands..
Seeing her ignore him somehow made Eddy feel frustrated again.
He silently swore to himself that he would give up everything and give her the CEO position at Evans Group if she could just smile at him
like she used to in the past.
He would do anything, even if her smile only lasted for a split second.
Much to his disappointment, Caroline didn’t smile at him as she continued reading the documents with her head bowed. Clenching his hands, Eddy sat down on the chair that one of the employees had brought him.
The two shareholders on Caroline’s side felt their hearts palpitating wildly in their chests at Eddy’s arrival
Initially, they had been confident in her abilities when they saw her take out the ledger.
Now, though, even Eddy was on Layla’s side.
“Don’t fret.” Caroline’s head was still lowered when she spoke.
“This is a meeting between the shareholders of Evans Group, not Morrison Corp. Nothing will change, even with Eddy here.”
Her voice had a certain power to it, although she spoke softly. “Of course, I’ll hand the ledger over to you if you want to change your mind
now.”
The two beside her stared at each other for a moment and fell silent at her words. Just then, Eddy checked his watch and said, “it’s 9:00
am already. Shouldn’t the meeting start already?”
No one else had the guts to speak aloud until the silence in the air was punctured by Liam’s voice. “There are only a few of us shareholders here, so we can skip the formalities. We should just start voting now.”
“Who’s going to be the first to cast their vote?” Eddy’s gaze swept over the faces of those sitting around the table and paused briefy when he saw Caroline. She still hadn’t met his eyes.
The first to rise from his seat was Luke, one of those who sided with Layla. “I vote for Layla. Even though she’s inexperienced, her network is vast, and I believe that Evans Group will have a brighter future with her leading us.”
As soon as he finished his sentence, the room erupted with applause.
Next, Tom, the man beside Luke, started to speak with enthusiasm. “I agree with Luke. I’ve seen how she fares in management and in learning new things. She might not have much experience, but I have faith in her. Give her some time, and she’ll surely restore Evans
Group to its former glory.”
Hence came another round of applause. There wasn’t a third person to voice his or her support for Lavia after quite some time.
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*I’ve told you. Caroline’s joining the election this time just to give us something to laugh at. Even if she has two shareholders backing her up, it’s still useless. It’s obvious who we should be siding with just by looking around.”
“Yeah. Caroline’s idiocy is hilarious. She actually thought that someone would take her side. The shareholders aren’t fools. They’ll surely
Support Layla now.”
“Layla has Eddy’s support. Who does Caroline have to back her up? Her good–for–nothing husband?”
Eddy was speechless when he heard them gossiping. At least these people had the common sense to lower their voices and control
themselves a bit since he was present.
Caroline didn’t hear what they said, though. She was still busy looking through the documents and jotting down something when the room turned silent. It was as though she were an outsider, not one of the contestants.
The two shareholders seated beside Caroline were Gavin and George Harper. They were cousins and were here because Morrison Corp
had invested in Evans Group.
Still, they were different than Luke and Tom because they had sacrificed a lot when they stepped into the field of investment.
The Harper cousins‘ respective families had almost cut ties with each other due to the losses faced by Evans Group.
Eventually, they lived up to their families‘ expectations, investing in stocks and finally managing to provide their families with a better life.
Even though they were considered wealthy now, the cousins couldn’t forget the hardships their families had gone through in the past.
Gavin glanced at Caroline, stood up, and made his decision. “My vote is for Caroline,” he announced and sat back down.
A wave of laughter erupted from the crowd. George had wanted to take Layla’s side, but since Gavin chose Caroline, he followed suit. Rising from his seat, he said. “I vote for Caroline too.”
The laughter from the people around them became louder, and the gossiping became ever more prominent.
Then, Caroline raised her head to look at Liam and said, “Mr. Mackey, four shareholders have cast their votes. It’s your turn now.”
The senior executives couldn’t contain their laughter anymore after hearing what she said. “Haha! Is Caroline a clown? This is the funniest joke I’ve heard all year!”
Caroline turned in the direction of the voice to find out that it was Emery’s mother who spoke. As the saying goes, “The apple doesn’t fall
far from the tree“.
Caroline tossed the woman a smile, making her freeze for a moment and forget what she was about to say. Now that she wasn’t blabbering, the entire room became way more quiet.
Just then, Liam spoke. “It seems to me that my vote will decide the outcome of this election.”
Layla smiled. “Mr. Mackey, don’t beat around the bush. Just tell us who you’re voting for, alright?”
“Alright. Layla asked me for my opinion. Naturally, my vote goes to…” His voice trailed off, and his gaze shifted between Caroline and Layla as if he were hesitant.
In the end, his eyes fell on Layla, and she pressed her palms against the tabletop while he continued where he left off. “Naturally, my vote goes to Layla!”
Shooting up from her seat, Layla thanked him, to which he replied, “No worries. You’ve proven yourself worthy of this position.”
That said, he stared at Caroline with an incomprehensible look in his eyes.
Besides putting on a soft smile, Caroline didn’t have much of an expression. Layla locked gazes with her and purposely voiced a question. “Caroline, you’ll congratulate me for this, right?”
“What should I congratulate you for?” The smile remained on Caroline’s lips.
“You should congratulate me for becoming Evans Group’s CEO, of course.”
Carmine 5 smile widered as she evelez her eyes a Lam. “ît. Mackey, if I’m not misalan, you said that you suppon Layla, right? She put
27 the mor “OL”
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aeroger in Svars Stup svou it’s wour son. Sloan. You have to hond to make a decision for him.”
sor stiftet and he chucked. “We are father and son, so our thoughts are the same.”
17 he wou sure? Why do we call your son to ask for his opinion or this?
become the C
hatt Stee. She blinker at Caroline to seem ptiul to everyone around and said. “Caroline, if you really want to
WE DEL YOU Dont have to do this. El only make you seem–Trivolous.”
Cessite what she sac Capline’s pace of Cardio I mover. A chill ran up his spine, and he eventually took out his phone.
Fire Since you are aw with the results. I call my son and let you know that you’re losing this fight fair and square.”
He then daer Scar’s number and switched on his phone’s speaker mode. Soon Scan answered the call and Liam could hear the strain and ankers in ms voce. Dat is that you Save me-
Lan’s face caet sam
He switches of the speaker mode and went to stand by the window. “What happened?”
No one see what Scambio him, but Liam’s face parkened as he tumed to look at Caroline with bleak eyes. His hands were balled miss and soon he hung up and wallet back to stand beside the table in the conference room.
Capline crossed ter ams. “So what do he sa?
Lam pritet his test and forces but the words “Scan said he votes for Caroline”
Eveniones mouth hung ocen in stoo. Thow did mis naboer? Did he get it wrong?
“Scan Stowic KOOM 34 TOW That Enti mes Lave’s back”
That’s going on?
Gossip supet ike an unsicccable wave throughout the room. As Liam stared at Caroline, he told himself to calm down and repeat acuc “Scar sac mat Capline is most qualified to become the next CEO.”
“Mt. Mackey” Lava excamed smmering with rage.
Yet Lam soucted on the couch and murmured unintelligiby to himse
“Mt. Mac-” Lava stated our stopped herself when she noticed Body standing up beside her. Fear gripped her heart as she realized that sne nac almost forgotten that Ency was present
She tumedly put on a pititul expression and tugged at his sleeve, and he glanced at her to assure her that things were fine.
Then, he tumed to look at Caroline annoyed at himself that he actually thought of handing Evans Group over to her. She didn’t deserve the Postion
Judging from Liams sudden change in decision. Eady knew that Caroline somehow managed to do something behind the scenes.
Despite the glare he gave her she met his gaze fearlessly. The look she gave him made him feel like she was inviting him to a challenge. Pusting aside the anger within him. Eddy looked at Liam for confirmation. “Mr. Mackey, are you sure that this is what Sloan wants?”
Lam put on a brave front and said. “Yes.”
“Are you sure?” Eddy wered his voice
“You can tell me if something’s bothering you back you up, and I won’t be biased.
Stil Liam had a look of dejectedness on his face. “Thank you, Mr. Eddy, but Sloan chose to support Caroline. As his father, it’s all I can do
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de mon tuned to look at Lam and 181 him. “The Nockey Tamily change their mind. Does mis tale anything
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hot phone to see a message from Sean saying that he was now downstars. Not wanting to waste more time here Ste eclared. “Thee votes 197513 2012. SO Svars Groups new 505-
“You can’t become The C
roine asked coolly.
don’t have integrİK”
nitina. Caroline asked. “So, you think that a person without integrity can’t be the CSC here”
“Yes” Eddy know very well that he was being immature, but he simbs dient want Caroline to get what she
Then
asain, foizez her arms, and areti at
“So, you want to tak to me about integrib
talk about Lavia, Shall we?
Lalya froze when her name was mentioned but smiled soon after.
Carbine was attempting the Impossible If she tried to tak badly about her in front of EDIK LINE! make him think that Caroline was the root of all evil and that she knew nothing about this.
ning the all of a sudden did nothing wrong to you” sHE LIVEL
one nothing to except s
fance away from me eve my tithes, and wan
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Carmine 5 smile widered as she evelez her eyes a Lam. “ît. Mackey, if I’m not misalan, you said that you suppon Layla, right? She put
27 the mor “OL”
Lan Tontet bling rattice andthing bbc.
aeroger in Svars Stup svou it’s wour son. Sloan. You have to hond to make a decision for him.”
sor stiftet and he chucked. “We are father and son, so our thoughts are the same.”
17 he wou sure? Why do we call your son to ask for his opinion or this?
become the C
hatt Stee. She blinker at Caroline to seem ptiul to everyone around and said. “Caroline, if you really want to
WE DEL YOU Dont have to do this. El only make you seem–Trivolous.”
Cessite what she sac Capline’s pace of Cardio I mover. A chill ran up his spine, and he eventually took out his phone.
Fire Since you are aw with the results. I call my son and let you know that you’re losing this fight fair and square.”
He then daer Scar’s number and switched on his phone’s speaker mode. Soon Scan answered the call and Liam could hear the strain and ankers in ms voce. Dat is that you Save me-
Lan’s face caet sam
He switches of the speaker mode and went to stand by the window. “What happened?”
No one see what Scambio him, but Liam’s face parkened as he tumed to look at Caroline with bleak eyes. His hands were balled miss and soon he hung up and wallet back to stand beside the table in the conference room.
Capline crossed ter ams. “So what do he sa?
Lam pritet his test and forces but the words “Scan said he votes for Caroline”
Eveniones mouth hung ocen in stoo. Thow did mis naboer? Did he get it wrong?
“Scan Stowic KOOM 34 TOW That Enti mes Lave’s back”
That’s going on?
Gossip supet ike an unsicccable wave throughout the room. As Liam stared at Caroline, he told himself to calm down and repeat acuc “Scar sac mat Capline is most qualified to become the next CEO.”
“Mt. Mackey” Lava excamed smmering with rage.
Yet Lam soucted on the couch and murmured unintelligiby to himse
“Mt. Mac-” Lava stated our stopped herself when she noticed Body standing up beside her. Fear gripped her heart as she realized that sne nac almost forgotten that Ency was present
She tumedly put on a pititul expression and tugged at his sleeve, and he glanced at her to assure her that things were fine.
Then, he tumed to look at Caroline annoyed at himself that he actually thought of handing Evans Group over to her. She didn’t deserve the Postion
Judging from Liams sudden change in decision. Eady knew that Caroline somehow managed to do something behind the scenes.
Despite the glare he gave her she met his gaze fearlessly. The look she gave him made him feel like she was inviting him to a challenge. Pusting aside the anger within him. Eddy looked at Liam for confirmation. “Mr. Mackey, are you sure that this is what Sloan wants?”
Lam put on a brave front and said. “Yes.”
“Are you sure?” Eddy wered his voice
“You can tell me if something’s bothering you back you up, and I won’t be biased.
Stil Liam had a look of dejectedness on his face. “Thank you, Mr. Eddy, but Sloan chose to support Caroline. As his father, it’s all I can do
charge his mm alla a sugen Intel hayuda
(mament ist,, te sa, 27%, but the act that the father and son suppenly character mess
104 74x7xe 2one something.. | know you. Too vel, Carine and know that you
SODIEN, BORDS All inquifievent, 25 she falz him, “Que veu sowing that NA TOTE 15 DECRUISE
14×1265 87000 1700 2600 le you who would hamathers and out others at rst us to get what they
These years. She woul
toun. Misali was. The defect example of this) and now she was after the 3 rostar tere. She tat never changed
She continued. “Men well you be
de mon tuned to look at Lam and 181 him. “The Nockey Tamily change their mind. Does mis tale anything
KINIS 13
NO ANG BINS DRS Temble ever so sights. In the and he shook his heat and benett. B. DS DANS
Carine Its all–Stars ear
However, The Trove Lam denied) Il The more Batty text inclined to believe that Caroline must have zote something stecall an
The Blas Igh his feelings toware her
The confere
Carolin
Thrown into utter slence after that.
hot phone to see a message from Sean saying that he was now downstars. Not wanting to waste more time here Ste eclared. “Thee votes 197513 2012. SO Svars Groups new 505-
“You can’t become The C
roine asked coolly.
don’t have integrİK”
nitina. Caroline asked. “So, you think that a person without integrity can’t be the CSC here”
“Yes” Eddy know very well that he was being immature, but he simbs dient want Caroline to get what she
Then
asain, foizez her arms, and areti at
“So, you want to tak to me about integrib
talk about Lavia, Shall we?
Lalya froze when her name was mentioned but smiled soon after.
Carbine was attempting the Impossible If she tried to tak badly about her in front of EDIK LINE! make him think that Caroline was the root of all evil and that she knew nothing about this.
ning the all of a sudden did nothing wrong to you” sHE LIVEL
one nothing to except s
fance away from me eve my tithes, and wan
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Caroline–smiled softly and said. “What do you mean, Mr. Eddy?”
“Stop pretending. You and I both know it.”
“I won’t know what you’re talking about if you don’t tell me anything.”
Eddy walked and stopped right in front of her, his eyes simmering with rage.
He couldn’t hold it back any longer and roared. “Why did Sloan change his mind all of a sudden? Don’t tell me that you did nothing at all!”
Caroline calmly looked up at him and asked, “Do you have any evidence?”
This effectively shut him up, but a moment later, he said, “I don’t, but the fact that the father and son suddenly changed their minds is much too strange. You must have done something. I know you too well, Caroline, and I know that you would do anything to achieve your
goals!”
Caroline smiled, looking all indifferent, as she told him, “Are you saying that you hate us because we do whatever it takes to reach our
goals?”
“Yes!” Eddy snapped. “I hate people like you who would harm others and put others at risk just to get what they want!”
This was what Caroline had done to Layla all these years. She would try all means to get her hands on anything Layla wanted or liked.
Eddy himself was the perfect example of this! And now she was after the CEO position here. She had never changed!
Caroline maintained the smile on her face as she continued, “Very well. You’d better remember what you said today.”
She then turned to look at Liam and told him. “The Mackey family changed their mind. Does this have anything to do with me,
Mr. Mackey?
Liam looked up at her and felt his lips tremble ever so slightly. In the end, he shook his head and denied it. “Mr. Eddy, this truly has nothing to do with Caroline. It’s all Sloan’s idea!”
However, the more Liam denied it, the more Eddy felt inclined to believe that Caroline must have done something especially awful.
He felt as though his feelings toward her had become more messed up and unclear.
The conference room was thrown into utter silence after that.
Caroline glanced at her phone to see a message from Sean saying that he was now downstairs. Not wanting to waste more time here, she stood up and declared. “Three votes versus two. So Evans Group’s new CEO is=”
“Hold on.” Eddy interrupted her. “You can’t become the CEO.”
“Why?” Caroline asked coolly.
“Because you don’t have integrity.”
Smiling, Caroline asked, “So, you think that a person without integrity can’t be the CEO here?”
“Yes.” Eddy knew very well that he was being immature, but he simply didn’t want Caroline to get what she wanted.
Then, Caroline sat down again, folded her arms, and stared at him. “So, you want to talk to me about integrity now, huh? Okay then, let’s talk about Layla, shall we?”
Lalya froze when her name was mentioned but smiled soon after.
Caroline was attempting the impossible if she tried to talk badly about her in front of Eddy. Layla had been influencing Eddy all this time to make him think that Caroline was the root of all evil and that she knew nothing about this.
“Why are you mentioning me all of a sudden? I did nothing wrong to you,” said Layla.
“Indeed. You’ve done nothing to me except snatch my fiancé away from me, eye my kidneys, and want me dead.”
Layla paled at her words, but Eddy rushed forth to shield her
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“That’s right!” Eddy shielded Layla as he said, “Layla didn’t approve, but I was the one who persuaded her.”
Caroline looked at Eddy, the big fool Layla had deceived, and she couldn’t help but laugh.
“What are you laughing at?” Eddy became furious at her actions.
“I’m laughing at how gullible you are.”
“What did you say?” Eddy frowned in disgust.
“You’ve always been by Layla’s side. Haven’t you noticed that she’s pretending to be sick?”
When Layla heard her words, she wobbled on the spot. Soon, she quickly steadied herself with the table. She questioned, “Why are you slandering me, Caroline?”
Eddy also scolded. “Caroline, you’re getting more and more out of line!”
Caroline didn’t bother explaining to Eddy. She glanced at the door, waiting for Sean to arrive.
Seeing how silent Caroline was. Layla became more confident. With red eyes, she bit her lips and asked, “Caroline, anything you say casually can ruin my life. Should Shouldn’t you apologize to me?”
Eddy’s heart fell apart when he saw Layla’s tearful expression. He looked at Caroline and ordered. “Caroline, apologize to Layla right now.”
Caroline raised her head, looking down at him with a mocking gaze. Eddy was so furious at her behavior that he tried to push Caroline’s head down to make her apologize to Layla.
Seeing Eddy’s approaching hand, Caroline moved aside and said coldly. “Don’t you dare touch me.”
Her disgust for him was clearly written on her face.
yone was dumbfounded by the sight. They had always thought it was Eddy who disliked Caroline, but it seemed that it was the
At this moment. Sean walked in, holding a large stack of documents. He asked Caroline, “Am I late?”
“You’re just on time.”
Eddy was shocked to find out that Caroline knew Sean. He froze for a moment, then recovered his voice. “Dr. Yates, you—”
Sean said with a smile. “Time is limited, so I’ll make this quick. These are confessions from three doctors and 12 nurses from Morrison Corp’s private hospital along with Layla’s forged medical records and checklists. I can say with absolute certainty that Layla’s kidneys do
not have any problems.”
“Ive also checked the medications she took in prison.”
At the mention of this, Sean’s lips curled up into a smile as he continued. “Ms. Layla probably didn’t expect the prison to record the
administration of drugs.
“According to the records, those medicines are just ordinary drugs that supplement your body’s vitamins. They can’t cure your illness, as you claimed.” Sean threw all the evidence on the table with a bang.
Layla’s face was as pale as a ghost. “N–no Dr. Yates, what are you talking about? I don’t understand you at all”
“That doesn’t matter as long as everyone else understands me.” And with that, Sean’s gaze fell on Eddy.
Eddy’s face was ashen as he looked at Layla in disbelief. He felt as if the world was collapsing around him. “Layla…
“Ed, listen to me. What he said is all lies. There’s no way I would lie to you. Don’t believe him, Ed…
Eddy clenched his fists so hard that they were bleeding. He took out his phone and called his assistant. “Bring all the doctors in charge of Layla to Evans Group now!”
His assistant quickly brought the three doctors over. The three doctors had just escaped from the wolf’s den. When they saw Sean, they all trembled.
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The three doctors looked at Sean. They appeared unscathed because the wounds were hidden under their clothes. And as a doctor, Sean knew how to avoid the vital parts.
The three of them had suffered a lot in Sean’s presence, so they didn’t have the gall to lie.
They scrambled to answer immediately. “Ms. Layla isn’t sick She forced me to fake her medical records and checklists. Mr. Eddy, 1-1 don’t know anything. I was forced to do this
Eddy couldn’t listen to the doctors‘ explanations at all. His mind was buzzing. Only one revelation was going through his mind right now:
Layla wasn’t sick. She wasn’t ill at all —
He slowly turned his head like a broken doll and looked at Layla with dull eyes. He asked, “Why? Why did you do this?”
Layla had considered the possibility that Eddy would one day discover the truth. However, since the outside world couldn’t know about. what was going on in prison, she took the opportunity to lie and say that she was cured of her illness. She thought her plans were perfect, but
She glared at Caroline hatefully. She bit the inside of her cheek. The pain calmed her down instantly. She took a deep breath. Her tears rolled down her cheeks as she explained. “Ed, let me explain —*
As she said that, she tried to grab Eddy’s hand, but he ruthlessly ripped it away. “So… you really lied to me, didn’t you?” He looked down
and fixed his eyes on Layla.
Layla felt like she had been dragged into the dark abyss of despair. She really wanted to get out of this predicament.
However, if she lied again, even with the cold, hard facts in front of her, it would only make Eddy more disappointed in her. She firmly
grasped Eddy’s clothes and shakingly replied, “Y–yes —
Eddy’s expression shifted several times, and he clenched and unclenched his fists.
a long while, he pushed Layla away and strode toward the door.
uctions caught Layla off guard, and she fell to the ground, making a loud noise. However, he never looked back, not even once.
Seeing this, Layla knew that Eddy was upset, and there was no point in acting miserable. She quickly got up from the ground and caught
up with Eddy.
The lively meeting room immediately turned quiet. Caroline and Sean looked at each other, enjoying the show that had occurred.
“I’ll be taking my leave,” Sean said. He nodded at Caroline and walked out of the room.
At this time, everyone had recovered from their shock, and some people even recognized Sean.
“Was that man Sean Yates?”
“I think so. I heard Mr. Eddy had invited him from abroad to treat Layla’s illness some time ago.”
“What’s his relationship with Caroline?”
“I don’t know. They seem to be — friends.”
“No way. Caroline actually knows a genius doctor!”
Evans Group’s senior management whispered among themselves and looked at Caroline with shock and fear.
Caroline got up and scanned the crowd. She asked. “So, I’ll be the new CEO of this company. Are there any objections?”
No one in the meeting room dared to say anything.
“All right. Since there are no objections, you all may leave. Business will be as usual. I’ll officially start work tomorrow.” After a while, there was sparse applause in the meeting room. Luke and Tom, who supported Layla, left with a huff.
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Liam left as well. He wasn’t as high–spirited as when he came in. In fact, he seemed to have aged for a few years.
Gavin was the only person who had sincerely hoped that Caroline would win. He stood up and held out his hand to Caroline. He said, ” Congratulations, Ms. Evans.”
Caroline raised an eyebrow and said in return, “I’d like to congratulate you as well.”
Gavin was taken aback for a moment. Then, he remembered the ledgers and said. “Are you talking about how we can settle things with the former CEO?”
Caroline shook her head slightly, her eyes glowing with confidence. She said, “Not only that, I’ll show you a new Evans Group. So I’m congratulating you for making the right choice.”
Her words took Gavin aback. As a businessman, he had met countless confident people, but this was the first time he had seen someone as confident as her.
“May I ask you a question, Ms. Evans?”
Gavin waited for Caroline to nod before asking. “What makes you so confident?”
He wasn’t mocking her at all; he genuinely wanted to know.
Caroline smiled proudly. “My husband.”
Gavin and George were stunned at her words.
Caroline picked up her bag. “All right. You’re both busy people, so I won’t waste any more of your time.”
She was eager to tell Kirk the good news face–to–face!
watching Caroline leave, George could no longer stay quiet. “Gavin, do you really believe that Caroline can clean up this mess of a
hy?”
Gavin said. “I didn’t believe it before, but maybe I do now.”
“But you heard what she said. Her confidence comes from her husband. A rational and mature businesswoman wouldn’t say such emotional words.”
Gavin and George walked toward the elevator together. Gavin explained, “You saw what happened today. If she was really incompetent, she wouldn’t have been able to get Sloan to change his mind.”
George wanted to refute it, but he couldn’t find the words. Gavin’s words didn’t completely convince him.
He still didn’t believe Caroline could manage Evans Group. Simply put, he had chosen the best out of a mediocre bunch.
When the two arrived downstairs, they saw Luke and Tom smoking and chatting in the smoking area. Noticing the two cousins, they walked over to them leisurely.
“It’s strange. What benefits did Caroline give you to make you two obey her like dogs?”
George was about to rush forward, but Gavin stopped him. Gavin said in a gentle tone, “I have a similar question, too. What did Layla give you to make you obey her like dogs?”
Luke and Tom looked at each other, and then they both laughed. “There’s no point bickering like this. You’re going to regret your decision sooner or later, Gavin!”
“That’s right!”
Gavin said in return, “We’re all in the same boat. Il Caroline really messes this up, you’ll be screwed too.”
Luke laughed loudly. “No, no. Both of us won’t since we and Morrison Corp will be retracting our investments soon. Since we’ve worked together for many years, let me give you some advice. You should run away while you can.”
And with that, the two men walked away.
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George Waited for them to leave before asking. Gavin, they can’t be serious, right/Evans Group 5 money trail will be broken as soon as Morrison Corp retracts its investments, Should Should we retract our Investments as well?”
Gavin frowned deeply. Alter a long while, he declared, “No.”
“Why?”
“ance Caroline didn’t disappoint us alter we put our trust in her, we should trust her again.”
“What if she lails?”
George hesitantly said, “She has never had experience managing a company before.”
Then, we’ll just treat it as getting a bad deal,” Gavin said lightheartedly. He had already been prepared for Evans Group to go under anywa
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alled Elk, she realized she was shaking bally. She pressed the wrong
Casoline data’t want to cry at first but when she heard Kit’s deep and alluring vole e, she fell her eyes water. Her voice broke as she said.”
Kik t
“But you heard what she said. Her confidence comes from her husband. A rational and mature businesswoman wouldn’t say such emotional words.”
Gavin and George walked toward the elevator together. Gavin explained, “You saw what happened today. If she was really incompetent, she wouldn’t have been able to get Sloan to change his mind.”
George wanted to refute it, but he couldn’t find the words. Gavin’s words didn’t completely convince him.
He still didn’t believe Caroline could manage Evans Group. Simply put, he had chosen the best out of a mediocre bunch.
When the two arrived downstairs, they saw Luke and Tom smoking and chatting in the smoking area. Noticing the two cousins, they walked over to them leisurely.
“It’s strange. What benefits did Caroline give you to make you two obey her like dogs?”
George was about to rush forward, but Gavin stopped him. Gavin said in a gentle tone, “I have a similar question, too. What did Layla give you to make you obey her like dogs?”
Luke and Tom looked at each other, and then they both laughed. “There’s no point bickering like this. You’re going to regret your decision sooner or later, Gavin!”
“That’s right!”
Gavin said in return, “We’re all in the same boat. Il Caroline really messes this up, you’ll be screwed too.”
Luke laughed loudly. “No, no. Both of us won’t since we and Morrison Corp will be retracting our investments soon. Since we’ve worked together for many years, let me give you some advice. You should run away while you can.”
And with that, the two men walked away.
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George Waited for them to leave before asking. Gavin, they can’t be serious, right/Evans Group 5 money trail will be broken as soon as Morrison Corp retracts its investments, Should Should we retract our Investments as well?”
Gavin frowned deeply. Alter a long while, he declared, “No.”
“Why?”
“ance Caroline didn’t disappoint us alter we put our trust in her, we should trust her again.”
“What if she lails?”
George hesitantly said, “She has never had experience managing a company before.”
Then, we’ll just treat it as getting a bad deal,” Gavin said lightheartedly. He had already been prepared for Evans Group to go under anyway.
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alled Elk, she realized she was shaking bally. She pressed the wrong
Casoline data’t want to cry at first but when she heard Kit’s deep and alluring vole e, she fell her eyes water. Her voice broke as she said.”
Kik tett his heart tremble when he heard the word “we”
You’re amazing, darling?‘ he said lay holly, his heart Bullering.
Charles was standing nearby. When he looked at Kith, he couldn’t help cursing Internally. He had never seen his boss so excited, not even when he won a billion dollar prolect
“Are you free at noon? Caroline asked.
her hose.
“Let’s celebrate together. We’ll call Gwen and Sean loo, I really want to thank him for helping me out.”
“Okay then. I’ll call coven.” Caroline looked at her tearful rellection in the rearview minor, feeling amazed at herself.
To everyone else, she was a fearless fighter. But when Kirk was around, she would show her vulnerable and childish side.
“All right.” Kirk held back a smile.
“Do you need me to pick you up?”
“No, Fil ask Mr. Jack to pick you guys up.”
At the mention of Jack, Kirk became silent. Then, he smiled. “Okay.”
te: Caroline hung up the phone, she called Gwen. She had already calmed herself down at this point, but unexpectedly, Gwen was more
ited than she was,
rihhhh! You’re amazing, Caroll I regret not asking for a day off! You’re my goddess, my dear Carol!”
Caroline happily smiled as she heard Gwen’s voice. Compliments from thousands of outsiders were nothing compared to the praise from
those close to you.
“All right, that’s enough. If you keep talking, I’ll actually sound like a goddess.” Caroline started the car.
She asked, “Where are you right now? I’ll ask Mr. Jack to pick you up.”
“You don’t have to. Sean is here with me.”
“Just on time, then. Both of you can go to the barbecue restaurant near Thorne Corp.”
“Okay.”
An hour later, the four of them gathered at the barbecue restaurant. When Gwen saw Caroline, she hugged her friend and burst into tears. She didn’t care if they were in a public place.
“Caroll How on earth are you so amazing?”
Caroline accepted Gwen’s enthusiasm with a smile.
However, Kirk couldn’t bear to see someone else take his wife’s attention.
He looked coldly at Sean, who was enjoying the show, and ordered, “Get your lover away from her.”
Sean retorted, “You’re so petty. She’s just hugging your wife. If you want a hug too, I can give you one!” As he tt his heart tremble when he heard the word “we”
You’re amazing, darling?‘ he said lay holly, his heart Bullering.
Charles was standing nearby. When he looked at Kith, he couldn’t help cursing Internally. He had never seen his boss so excited, not even when he won a billion dollar prolect
“Are you free at noon? Caroline asked.
her hose.
“Let’s celebrate together. We’ll call Gwen and Sean loo, I really want to thank him for helping me out.”
“Okay then. I’ll call coven.” Caroline looked at her tearful rellection in the rearview minor, feeling amazed at herself.
To everyone else, she was a fearless fighter. But when Kirk was around, she would show her vulnerable and childish side.
“All right.” Kirk held back a smile.
“Do you need me to pick you up?”
“No, Fil ask Mr. Jack to pick you guys up.”
At the mention of Jack, Kirk became silent. Then, he smiled. “Okay.”
te: Caroline hung up the phone, she called Gwen. She had already calmed herself down at this point, but unexpectedly, Gwen was more
ited than she was,
rihhhh! You’re amazing, Caroll I regret not asking for a day off! You’re my goddess, my dear Carol!”
Caroline happily smiled as she heard Gwen’s voice. Compliments from thousands of outsiders were nothing compared to the praise from
those close to you.
“All right, that’s enough. If you keep talking, I’ll actually sound like a goddess.” Caroline started the car.
She asked, “Where are you right now? I’ll ask Mr. Jack to pick you up.”
“You don’t have to. Sean is here with me.”
“Just on time, then. Both of you can go to the barbecue restaurant near Thorne Corp.”
“Okay.”
An hour later, the four of them gathered at the barbecue restaurant. When Gwen saw Caroline, she hugged her friend and burst into tears. She didn’t care if they were in a public place.
“Caroll How on earth are you so amazing?”
Caroline accepted Gwen’s enthusiasm with a smile.
However, Kirk couldn’t bear to see someone else take his wife’s attention.
He looked coldly at Sean, who was enjoying the show, and ordered, “Get your lover away from her.”
Sean retorted, “You’re so petty. She’s just hugging your wife. If you want a hug too, I can give you one!” As he spoke, he opened his arms.
Kirk didn’t bother to answer him and rescued Caroline from Gwen’s tight clutches. He put his hand on her shoulder and asked. “Are you
tired?”
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In the underground parking lot, when Carolion god in bullons several times before finally dialing his number
Kirk answered the call within seconds. ‘Hey, darling.”
Cand called Fink, the malized the was shaking badly. She pressed the wrong
Caroline didn’t want to cry at first, but when she heard Kirk’s deep and alluring voice, she fell her eyes water. Her voice broke as she said,” We won, Kirk! We won!”
Kirk felt his heart tremble when he heard the word “we,”
“You’re amazing, darling!” he said joyfully, his heart fluttering.
Charles was standing nearby. When he looked at Kuk, he couldn’t help cursing internally. He had never seen his boss so excited, not even when he won a billion–dollar project,
“Are you free at noon? Caroline asked, snilling her nose.
“Let’s celebrate together. We’ll call Gwen and Sean too. I really want to thank him for helping me out.”
“Okay.”
“Okay then. I’ll call Gwen.” Caroline looked at her tearful reflection in the rearview mirror, feeling amazed at herself.
To everyone else, she was a fearless lighter. But when Kirk was around, she would show her vulnerable and childish side.
“All right.” Kirk held back a smile,
“Do you need me to pick you up?”
“No, I’ll ask Mr. Jack to pick you guys up.”
At the mention of Jack, Kirk became silent. Then, he smiled. “Okay.”
After Caroline hung up the phone, she called Gwen. She had already calmed herself down at this point, but unexpectedly, Gwen was more
ited than she was,
hhh! You’re amazing, Carol! I regret not asking for a day off! You’re my goddess, my dear Carol!”
Caroline happily smiled as she heard Gwen’s voice. Compliments from thousands of outsiders were nothing compared to the praise from
those close to you.
“All right, that’s enough. If you keep talking. I’ll actually sound like a goddess.” Caroline started the car.
She asked. “Where are you right now? I’ll ask Mr. Jack to pick you up.”
“You don’t have to. Sean is here with me.”
“Just on time, then. Both of you can go to the barbecue restaurant near Thorne Corp.”
“Okay.”
An hour later, the four of them gathered at the barbecue restaurant. When Gwen saw Caroline, she hugged her friend and burst into tears. She didn’t care if they were in a public place.
“Caroll How on earth are you so amazing?”
Caroline accepted Gwen’s enthusiasm with a smile.
However, Kirk couldn’t bear to see someone else take his wife’s attention.
He looked coldly at Sean, who was enjoying the show, and ordered, “Get your lover away from her.”
Sean retorted, “You’re so pelly. She’s just hugging your wife. If you want a hug too, I can give you one!” As he spoke, he opened his arms.
Kirk didn’t bother to answer him and rescued Caroline from Gwen’s tight clutches. He put his hand on her shoulder and asked. “Are you
lired?
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She nestled herself into Kirk’s arms and whispered, “I did it.”
“Of course you’re the best person I know,” Kirk said sweetly, kissing Caroline’s head.
Gwen and Sean complained at the same moment, saying, “Quit acting lovey–dovey in front of us!”
“You both can do it too,” Kirk replied with a half–smile.
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It was clear that back was in a good mood today. He was even joking in front of Gwen.
opportunity, Sean said. “I’d love to do that, but someone doesn’t want to play along, and she keeps embarrassing me.”
Caroline smiled and joked, “Did you hear that, Gwen? He’s complaining about you. Why don’t you make this thing between you two official, and we’ll have a double wedding?”
“Oh, shut it. Today is your day. I’m not going to steal your thunder.” Even as she said that, in a rare moment, Gwen took the initiative to hold Sean’s hand in front of Caroline and Kirk.
Sean looked down at their clasped hands, his heart beating faster. He was about to say something when he heard Gwen warn, “Don’t push your luck”
Sean simicked at her words and sat down quietly beside Gwen..
Caroline and Kirk looked at each other tacitly.
Hurry up and order some lood. I’m so hungry,” Gwen said before Caroline could tease her.
Caroline had
choice but to order food for everyone. While waiting for the food, Sean talked about what Eddy looked like when he found out that Layla had deceived him, laughing happily.
“Hahal You guys had no idea how pitiful Eddy looked. It looked as if his faith in humanity had fallen apart!”
Gwen snorted, “He deserves it for always thinking that Caroline was a scheming bitch while Layla was the actual snake. He’s just a blind Idiot who couldn’t see that. Now, it’s great that he finally saw her true colors! He can regret his choices all he wants!”
Kirk looked at Caroline silently.
Feeling his gaze on her, Caroline litted her head slightly and looked back at him. She raised an eyebrow, silently asking him what was
wrong.
Kirk smiled and shook his head. Then, he continued listening to Sean’s story about what had happened.
Relishing in the gossip, Gwen asked, “Then, what happened?”
“I don’t know. I just saw Layla getting into Eddy’s car,”
“What a shame!” Gwen said regretfully.
Suddenly, her eyes focused on Sean and murmured, “Hang on a minute..
Sean asked, “What’s wrong?”
Gwen asked, “Aren’t you friends with Eddy’s second uncle? By right, you shouldn’t be laughing at your friend’s nephew getting tricked.”
Sean looked over at Kirk, who was grilling meat for Caroline, and shrugged.
“I’m just his second uncle’s friend, not his friend. Besides, there are many uncles who screw their nephews over. Laughing at his demise shouldn’t be a problem.”
Only Kirk knew what Sean’s words meant. But he remained unphased and put the grilled meat on Caroline’s plate. “What are your plans Trom here on out, darling?”
My plans?”
Caroline didn’t know how the topic had changed, but she still answered honestly, “First of all, I have to go back to pack my things from Thome Corp this afternoon.
“Then, starting tomorrow, I’ll do my best to manage Evans Group and restore it to its former glory.”
Kirk tucked Caroline’s hair behind her ear and asked, “Do you want me to come with you?”
“To Thorne Corp?”
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Yeah.
“No need,” Caroline relused with a smile.
“I don’t have many things over there, and Mr. Jack can help out anyway.”
At the mention of this, Caroline felt emotional. “I never thought I’d leave Thome Corp so soon. I’m going to miss that place.”
She would especially miss Jack. Although she still didn’t know who he was or why he used the company’s name to pose as her driver, she
was grateful to him.
Thanks to him, she had been able to devote her time and energy to the company’s work without worrying about anything related to
traveling.
At this moment, Caroline’s phone vibrated on the table.
“Ms. Evans, I’ve already investigated Jack.” When the screen lit up with the text, Kirk accidentally caught a glimpse of it, and his hands froze.
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Caroline didn’t hide it from Kirk at all and immediately sent a message to Quentin. “All right. You can send me the details.”
The screen kept showing that Quentin was typing, and a moment later, he sent another message.
“My computer has a virus, so I can’t find the digital files anymore. But I’ve already printed out the details. Are you free this afternoon? I’ll bring them over.”
Caroline thought about her schedule for a moment. She didn’t have anything on in the afternoon, so she said, “Yeah, I am. Sorry to trouble
you.”
Quentin replied, “You’re welcome.” He didn’t say anything else.
Caroline pald the bill for this meal alter she strongly Insisted on it. Alter that, Gwen and Sean left, but Kirk stood still.
Seeing this, she asked, “Don’t you have work in the alternoon?”
“I do.” Kirk rubbed Caroline’s supple lips with his lingers and put an arm around her waist, forcing her to cling to him.
“But I don’t want to go.”
Caroline asked with a smile, “What do you want to do?”
“You,” Kirk uttered.
Caroline Immediately understood what he meant, and her lace turned red. “Kirk —
Kirk bit Caroline’s earlobe and whispered, “You’re tempting me again, darling.”
Caroline leaned against his chest in embarrassment, then distanced herself from him. “You’d better hurry up and go to work.”
Kirk smiled. “Fine, but promise me that you’ll be home earlier tonight.”
Caroline mumbled, “Just go.”
“Are you saying yes?”
Caroline was speechless.
Kirk simply left the conversation at that and kissed Caroline’s lips.
“I’ll wait for you back home.” And with that, he got into the car and drove away.
Caroline waited for the warmth on her cheeks to go away before walking toward Thorne Corp with her high heels clicking on the road.
As Kirk looked at Caroline walking further away, he smirked. Immediately, he fixed his gaze on Jack, who was peeking at the backseat
When Jack met Kirk’s eyes, he was so frightened that he almost bit his own tongue. Oh God! He had just wanted to see what a lovey- dovey Kirk was like. He hadn’t expected to get caught.
“Jack”
Jack trembled as he said, “Yes, sir?”
“How long have you worked for me?”
Having a bad feeling, Jack replied, “13 years.”
“I’ve treated you well in the past 13 years, haven’t 17”
“You’re my greatest benefactor, sir. If you hadn’t gotten me out of the underground life. I would be dead by now.” Jack said truthfully
Jack used to be an underground fighter in the black market and had met Kirk by chance.
Kirk had recognized his fighting talent at a glance, saved him from the black market, and let him practice fighting with a master.
He wouldn’t be where he was today if it hadn’t been for Kirk. So when Kirk asked him to be Caroline’s driver, he had agreed wholeheartedly
Betrayed by her fiancé, Caroline Evans decides on a whim to marry someone else. Everyone mocks her for the decision of giving up on the heir to the Morrison family and choosing some poor punk instead. However, that poor punk is actually secretly the top wealthiest person around, newly back in the country to invest in its development. He’s also her ex’s uncle! Lamenting about being tricked, Caroline Evans insists on a divorce. But her husband corners her and says unblinkingly, “That billionaire is not me. That guy had cosmetic surgery to look like me.” Looking at his handsome face, Caroline believes it. “What a curse to have the same face as someone of the Morrison family!” The next day, the world is surprised to find that the heir of the Morrison family has been kicked out and now has nothing. As for the newly crowned top billionaire, he starts wearing a mask to hide his attractive features.
