Chapter 1104

Insiders were whispering among themselves. "Did you see that red diamond ring on her finger? Yep, she's engaged to Mr. Nine."

"Really?"

Some folks hadn't caught the news yet. "Who's the lucky girl from?"

"She's the adopted daughter of the Johnson family."

"Oh, isn't that the family that took in Mr. Nine too?"

"Exactly. They've known each other since they were kids, childhood sweethearts."

"Isn't that sweet?"

"And that little girl Mr. Nine's holding?"

"That's his daughter."

"I heard Mr. Nine and Sherilyn have had quite the rollercoaster. They got married, split up, and now they're back together again."

"Do tell more!"

"

Caroline hovered on the fringes of the gathering, listening in on the gossip. She tightened her grip on the wine glass she was holding, eyes fixed on Sherilyn, who was all smiles across the room. She tipped her head back and drained her drink

in one go.

was time to call it a night. Naturally, Naylor

met. The rest

they left, the

midnight that the guests started

"Why don't you head home? I'll wrap things

agreed

been on her feet since morning in that evening gown

"I'm off then..."

South Building received an unexpected

her caregiver, entered through the

celebrity standing from her days in showbiz, so the servants recognized her and were

en

assumed she might have lost her way. "Ms. Bennett, are

out? I can

smile, shaking her head.

what brings you

way back. We grew up together. I just came by

still in the main house. She hasn't returned yet. Didn't

to discuss with her. It

room and instructing her caregiver,

didn't dare to stop her. "As soon as Ms. Gomez comes back,

"Thanks a lot."

was indeed

told her caregiver, "Why don't you go take a stroll outside? Sherilyn and I have some things to talk about. I'll call

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