Bogus Billionaire by Shining Riviera

Chapter 55

Caroline held onto Kirk’s collar. Her eyes were still misty.

Kirk was annoyed by Eddy’s interruption. However, he had no choice but to suppress his anger. He got up, tidied his shirt, and went out.

Caroline couldn’t hear what he said to Eddy, but after a short while, she could hear footsteps leaving.

She got the hint right away, Kirk was buying her time so that she could leave. Hastily, she made herself presentable. She opened the door slightly to make sure no one was in the corridor. Then, she made a beeline to the bathroom.

Inside the toilet cubicle, Caroline took out her mirror to fix her makeup. From her reflection, she saw a woman with a rosy cheek and hazy eves, blossoming like a rose. The heat returned to Caroline’s cheeks, and she could feel Kirk’s tantalizing breath on her ears.

Caroline took a deep breath to calm herself. Just as she was about to get out of the cubicle and check on Kirk, she heard her mother’s

voice.

idea, Layla. Once Caroline marries Eddy, I won’t forget

“You’re welcome, Aunt Sarah,”

sweet voice stabbed Caroline’s heart. She had to clench

ask Caroline to hurry up and announce the wedding soon. Come back once you fix your makeup. Don’t miss

“Okay.”

trembled with fury. She

“Caroline…”

slap!

slapped Layla. Layla’s face swelled up almost

you crazy bitch!” Layla stood up from her wheelchair and waved her arms around

force of

on the floor, Layla held a hand over the bruise on her forehead. She turned to Caroline, saying, “Caroline, you’re crazy. Is this how a

you took it for granted. Tell me–my parents threatened me with their

gave a sly grin. “Is there

and Dan to guilt–trip

Caroline wanted anyone to blame, she could blame Eddy’s second uncle for it. He’d said he’d find her a kidney