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Alistair didn't understand why Rebecca had kept such a major secret from her parents, but he no longer cared. Now that the truth was out, he felt an overwhelming sense of relief.

The moment he stepped out of the building, he spotted a familiar luxury car parked by the curb.

A glance at the license plate confirmed it was the same one Caroline often used.

Does Caroline have business dealings with the Whitfield family?

Just as the thought crossed his mind, the car window rolled down, revealing Caroline-her hair tied in a sleek ponytail, gold-framed glasses perched on her nose-glancing sideways at him. "Get in."

Once inside, Alistair remarked, "What a coincidence."

"This isn't a coincidence."

"You didn't just happen to be passing by."

"Of course not," Caroline replied with a smile. "I came to pick

you up."

Her smile was dazzling, leaving Alistair momentarily dazed. Chapter 25 I'm Serious

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He averted his gaze, flustered. "I could've taken a cab. You're so busy-"

"I'm not that busy right now. Did everything go smoothly?"

"Very smoothly."

"Good. I'm relieved you weren't mistreated."

Alistair was taken aback.

Her expression told him she meant every word.

Is she treating me like a child now?

I'm not Eloise.

Though amused, he couldn't help but feel touched.

No one has cared about me like this since Grandpa passed

away.

"Thank you."

But his gratitude only earned him a frown from Caroline. "Why are you being so formal?"

"We're husband and wife. Family. You don't need to say thank you," she said naturally.

Alistair was once again overwhelmed.

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only been three days

happen to me,

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grown man, really worth this much

at home before heading to

waved goodbye with a smile, watching her car until it disappeared from

did he realize something

and a doting housewife waiting for her CEO

driving. If you keep sneaking

eyes out."

never left her laptop, but that didn't stop her from threatening her

and assistant, touched his nose guiltily. "Ms. Ashbourne, you're becoming more tyrannical by the day. Can't I even

scoffed, "Scenery? You were practically drilling holes. into him

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himself, "Was it that

got the better of him. "Who

already told you. He's

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Julian laughed. "When did you even meet him?

their relationship went beyond employer

had grown up in

and trustworthy, Julian was like an older brother

had a husband,

"Three days ago."

"What? Three days ago?"

asked when we met.

what? He

was convinced Caroline

and reserved Ms. Ashbourne occasionally

side in private.

eyes glinted with amusement.

Serious

are

a marriage

car over

park here. If we get

of pocket.

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A few tickets were nothing compared to the bombshell she'd just dropped.

and looked

Ashbourne actually snuck out during work hours to

her hand, she said,

"What about Madam Ashbourne-"

in

because she cares. You can't just marry some guy you met three days ago to make her happy. What does Eloise think? What's his

Then he caught himself.

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looks, what man wouldn't be head

guy would be on his best behavior around her.

"Do you really think

be trash?"

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