Chapter 14

Kirk clenched his fists as he stared at his reflection in the glass. His assistant, Charles Lane, waited for a reply but was met with silence, so he asked, “Mr. Morrison, about our next course of action …”

“Toss him to the outskirts of the city to rot.”

“But we’re in Easton. This country isn’t our territory,” Charles reminded him hastily.

Kirk’s knuckles turned white, and his gaze darkened. “Then make him suffer for a few days. Let him go only when he learns how to keep his mouth shut.”

“Alright.”

Kirk eased the grip on his phone, emotions in chaos. He turned to see Caroline enjoying the food he had bought for her, her face glowing while she ate. She looked just like a bunny that just got its paws on some carrots, and the frown on his face gradually vanished.

It only took three

follow–up, and you’re good

you, Dr. Yates,”

said, “It’s no big deal. I’m the one who should be thanking you.” There seemed to be

was confused.

If it weren’t for her, he would never have had the chance to witness Kirk lose his cool. “It’s nothing. Take care. I’ll

started ringing. It was Gwen Jameson, her best friend. “What’s up, Gwen?” Caroline

good mood. “Carol, do you know that Layla’s been kicked

“When did this happen?”

refused to leave and had to be dragged out by security. She even claimed

sip of water

father, Thomas, who answered the call. She switched to speaker mode for everyone to hear, but he told her to stop calling.” Gwen laughed. “She embarrassed herself in

Eddy was head over heels

leave.

Senior? But Eddy had it so well covered up. How did

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