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.

so much for that idea, Layla. Once Caroline marries

“You’re welcome, Aunt Sarah,”

sickeningly sweet voice stabbed Caroline’s heart. She had to clench her fists to stop

up and announce the wedding soon. Come back once you fix your makeup. Don’t

“Okay.”

of a wheelchair. Caroline’s hands trembled with fury. She couldn’t hold it any longer. She pushed open the cubicle door and saw Layla, whose face turned

“Caroline…”

slap!

Layla. Layla’s

from her wheelchair and waved

force of which was so great that it

the bruise on her forehead. She turned to Caroline, saying, “Caroline, you’re crazy.

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

gave a sly grin.

had indeed been her idea. She’d persuaded Sarah and Dan to guilt–trip Caroline with

could blame Eddy’s second uncle for it. He’d said he’d find her a kidney donor abroad. On top of that, he’d asked Sean to oversee this