Chapter 785

While the staff was buzzing with curiosity about the identity of the glamorous visitor, Carole, under the gaze of many, made her way to the reception desk.

She lightly tapped on the desk, her voice smooth and pleasant, saying, “Excuse me, I’m here to see Lindsey Stewart.

Is she around?”

The receptionist directed her to Lindsey’s office, and Carole offered her thanks before moving through the crowd towards Lindsey’s door.

Once inside and the door shut behind her, the office became a quiet sanctuary away from the speculative whispers.

Lindsey, assuming it was Nancy coming back, didn’t look up from her work.

Without a glance, she said, “You’re back already?”

Carole smiled softly, walked closer to Lindsey, and said, “Lindsey, it’s me.

Do you remember? Carole Larson.

”

Lindsey raised her head and widened her eyes in astonishment.

She was not expecting Carole to come up to her.

On top of that, in her second close encounter with Carole, she was once again captivated by Carole’s beauty.

“Miss Larson, what a surprise! What can I do for you?” Lindsey quickly stood up and offered a seat on the couch to Carole whilst trying to pour her a glass of water.

Carole, however, stopped her.

“Lindsey, It’s okay.

I came here with a specific intention.

”

“Okay, what can I assist you with?” Lindsey asked earnestly.

Carole smiled gently.

“It’s not really a big deal.

What time do you get off work? Could you accompany me to help pick out an engagement ring? I just returned to the country, and I don’t have any friends here.

Although we’ve only met a few times, I feel a strong connection with you and would love to be friends.

”

Carole’s plea sounded so sincere that Lindsey couldn’t bring herself to refuse.

“Lindsey, I hope you don’t think I’m being too presumptuous.

I genuinely want to be friends with you.

Will you accompany me to the jewelry store?”

It was a heartfelt invitation from a stunning beauty.

No one would be able to resist, and neither could Lindsey.

So she agreed without hesitation.

“But, Lindsey,” Carole leaned forward and whispered, “you have to keep my engagement a secret.

You know, it’s my first time participating in a variety show, and if the media gets wind of my engagement, it can become quite a stir.

”

Lindsey nodded, comprehending Carole’s concern, given her prominent background and the passion of the media.

She reassured her, “Don’t worry.

My lips are sealed.

”

“Even including your boyfriend, okay?” Carole emphasized.

Lindsey laughed.

“I won’t tell a soul.

I promise.

”

It wasn’t necessary for Carole to caution her.

She was not the kind of person to gossip about another’s private matter.

She would keep mum.

Judging by Carole’s cautious demeanor, she guessed maybe Domenic was unaware of her engagement; they probably weren’t too close.

Lindsey packed her things away and exited arm-in-arm with Carole.

The door had been left slightly ajar, so some of the overzealous employees whose ears were glued to their whispered conversation, watched them leave arm-in-arm.

There was great speculation surrounding their relationship.

At the same time, Sumner happened to return from outside.

He noticed a woman with Lindsey.

He looked Carole up and down and recognized her as the woman he had encountered Domenic shopping with a few days earlier.

Domenic had denied his relationship with Lindsey because of this woman.

Sumner wondered how Domenic had explained the situation to make Lindsey forgive him so easily.

Why was this woman hanging out with Lindsey? Was she planning to harm her?