Bogus Billionaire by Shining Riviera

Chapter 20

“Why don’t you spend your time being a pushy parent on Improving yourself instead?”

Sarah recognized Kirk’s voice right away. Raising her voice, she said, “My family’s affairs are none of your business! Where are you two? Don’t you dare tell me you’re at Caroline’s!”

“Don’t you worry.” Kirk had a bad impression of his mother–in–law. His voice dripped with bitterness. “If Caroline’s your daughter, stop telling her to marry Eddy Morrison. She doesn’t like hearing it, and neither do 1.”

Sarah snorted derisively. “How dare you compare yourself with Eddy. He’s the most Influential figure in Osbury. In Easton, no one could-

Kirk hung up instantly. Caroline noticed his pursed lips and thought that he had gotten pissed off again. This time though, she was not afraid of him. On the contrary, she felt something warm spread in her chest. “Thank you,” she said.

Kirk looked up from the phone and was met with her clear, pristine gaze. He wanted to say something, but the words lodged in his throat. All he could utter was, “You should rest early.”

stood.

“I’ll be leaving.”

tailed him as he walked toward the door. “Where do

“The city center.”

rent in the city center were pricey, so he could most probably only afford to rent a

his luxury

hard for you. Why don’t you move into my house?” Caroline looked down as she shifted from foot to foot,

was afraid that if they lived together, something like what happened earlier would repeat

voice filled with a sense of disappointment

was a sleepless

clothes and threw himself into the cool bathtub. The after–effect of that kiss was a bit too

came that she finally fell asleep. However, Caroline only managed to get a few minutes of sleep when someone came banging at

was open, Dan Evans grabbed her hand and dragged her to the elevator.

to yank her hand free. “What are

going to the City Hall