Bogus Billionaire by Shining Riviera

Chapter 20

“Why don’t you spend your time being a pushy parent on Improving yourself instead?”

Sarah recognized Kirk’s voice right away. Raising her voice, she said, “My family’s affairs are none of your business! Where are you two? Don’t you dare tell me you’re at Caroline’s!”

“Don’t you worry.” Kirk had a bad impression of his mother–in–law. His voice dripped with bitterness. “If Caroline’s your daughter, stop telling her to marry Eddy Morrison. She doesn’t like hearing it, and neither do 1.”

Sarah snorted derisively. “How dare you compare yourself with Eddy. He’s the most Influential figure in Osbury. In Easton, no one could-

Kirk hung up instantly. Caroline noticed his pursed lips and thought that he had gotten pissed off again. This time though, she was not afraid of him. On the contrary, she felt something warm spread in her chest. “Thank you,” she said.

Kirk looked up from the phone and was met with her clear, pristine gaze. He wanted to say something, but the words lodged in his throat. All he could utter was, “You should rest early.”

stood. “Then

“I’ll be leaving.”

tailed him as he walked toward the door. “Where do you live?” she

“The city center.”

the city center were pricey, so he could most probably only afford to rent a

of his luxury apartment and nodded

Caroline looked down as she shifted from foot to foot, her

stared at the crown of her head and laughed. “It’s fine.” He was

voice filled with a

a

The after–effect of that kiss was a bit

the other side, Caroline tossed and turned in her bed, unable to sleep. It was when dawn came that she finally fell asleep. However, Caroline only managed to get a

hand

tried to yank her hand free. “What are

to the City Hall to