Chapter 387 If Caroline Was Truly the One

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“Mr. Cameron, now that you’ve finally met Ms. Brooks… what do you think?” The assistant hesitated as if unsure whether to continue.

Cameron’s hand paused mid–motion as he was cutting his steak.

The usual easy smile on his face faded. After a moment, he let out a quiet sigh. “Let’s wait and see. I need more time with her.”

“Understood.” The assistant nodded and slipped away without another word.

Cameron set down his utensils and took a sip of water. His appetite had vanished.

There was something about Caroline–something cautious, reserved.

Caroline carried herself with a quiet carefulness, an instinctive restraint that had been shaped by years of being overlooked, dismissed, or perhaps even belittled. Even when she hid it well, he could still see it.

Most people wouldn’t notice. But he did.

He had spent a lifetime observing people, learning what made them tick. And from the moment he met

just cautious. She had been made to be that way.

her, he could tell–Caroline was

Before this meeting, he had already gone through her entire background.

taken from the orphanage into the Brooks family and all

was the person he

How much had she suffered?

been radiant and fearless, born into privilege, free to live as she pleased. She was meant to stand above the rest–proud, untamed, and

So why had fate been so cruel

quietly, pushing down his emotions.

his usual calm expression was back in

with you, Ms. Brooks,” he said with his usual charm. “I truly enjoyed our

at our company, Mr. Cameron.”

for now, I have a

just

And now I need to leave.”

“So… you flew in just to meet me?”

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straightforward admission caught Caroline off guard, making her feel unexpectedly flustered. Unable to meet his eyes, she

Cameron go out of

being polite. Someone like him probably knew exactly what to

too much

important,” she said with a light laugh. “Let me walk you

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