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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 since

just worried something might happen to me,

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worth this much

Alistair off at home

curb, Alistair waved goodbye with a smile, watching her

did he realize something

between me and a doting housewife waiting for her CEO

you keep sneaking glances,

eyes out."

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

her driver and assistant, touched his nose guiltily. "Ms. Ashbourne, you're becoming more tyrannical by the

were practically drilling holes. into him with

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"Was

curiosity got the better of him. "Who is

told you. He's my husband. Eloise's

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you even meet him?

beyond employer and employee. Hist other had been the

had grown up

an older

sister" suddenly had a husband, he

"Three days ago."

"What? Three days ago?"

we met.

He just became your

was convinced Caroline was messing

reserved Ms. Ashbourne

side in private.

amusement. "That's

Serious legally

certified are

a marriage

pulled the car over and turned to face

If we get a ticket, you're

of pocket.

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her. A few tickets were nothing compared to the

sighed and looked

actually snuck out during work hours to pick

chin on her hand, she said,

"What about Madam Ashbourne-"

in a couple of

you met three days ago to make her happy. What does Eloise think? What's his character like? Is he patient

Then he caught himself.

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looks, what man wouldn't

chance, any guy would be on his best behavior around her. Of

really think the man

be trash?"

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