Chapter 180
Bogus Billionaire
Kirk didnât answer Carolineâs question. Instead, he gestured with his chin. âThe carâs here.â
It was then that Caroline noticed it was past 9 am.
She hurriedly shoved a slice of bread into her mouth. âIâm leaving.â
Even after Caroline got into the car, her mind was still filled with what Kirk had said. Corvin had spent the past few days frantically looking for Vithalian pizza.
Caroline pursed her lips.
When she arrived at the design department, she felt like everyone was looking at her strangely.
They looked as though they were taking pleasure in her misfortune. It was as if something big had happened.
After Caroline walked into her office, she called Cheryl over.
The second Cheryl came in, she quickly said, âCaroline, weâre in trouble.â
âWhat is it?â
âJust now I heard them say that Corvin French is here.â
âOh?â Caroline raised an eyebrow. âThen where is he now?â
âHe just left. Apparently, Vivian got him to come here. Plus, heâs already looked at her design and praised it. Heâs really pleasedâ¦â
The more Cheryl spoke, the quieter she became. âCaroline ⦠youâ¦
Caroline was silent for a moment before smiling. âThen has Mr. French decided to use Vivianâs design?â
Cheryl answered, âNot yet. But from the way theyâre talking about it, it seems like it.â
Caroline was still smiling. âThat means he hasnât decided yet.â
âIt seems you wonât give up until the very end, Ms. Evans.â
Vivian had just walked Corvin out. Sheâd overheard Caroline as sheâd been passing by. Confident about winning, Vivian couldnât help but mock Caroline.
Caroline looked up and smiled at Vivian. âI donât have many strengths, but Iâm very patient. I wonât give up easily before the results are out.â
Vivian stood straighter and said sarcastically, âI didnât expect you to be so energetic. But after what happened yesterday, I doubt you can get Eddy to help you anymore, right?â
Her words made people burst out in laughter.
Vivian walked a few steps closer. She laughed without inhibition.
âThe man who came to drive you home must be your husband, right? Your taste is really questionable.
Itâs no wonder that your family broke off their relationship with you considering you gave up a Morrison for a poor chauffeur.â
Caroline wasnât bothered to retort She looked up and said blandly, âMs. Patterson, itâs office hours right now. If youâd like to chat about my private life, Iâll have countless hours to accompany you in doing that after work.â
The smile froze on Vivianâs face. But she grinned again and went close to Carolineâs ear. She gritted her teeth and said, âCaroline, you better enjoy your last day. Tomorrow, your position will be mine.
Once she said that, she flounced back to her office in her high heels, looking like sheâd already won.
Cheryl was close to bursting with anger.
âCarolineâ¦â
Caroline waved a hand. âCheryl, help me buy some things.â
Caroline gave Cheryl a list filled with food items.
âCaroline, what is this?â
âJust buy whatâs on the list. Go on.â
Holding the list, Cheryl looked at Caroline worriedly. âCaroline, you werenât driven mad by Vivian, right?
Youâre not trying to stuff yourself in response, are you? You donât have to listen to herâ¦â
Caroline cut Cheryl off and said, âGo quickly.â
After sending Cheryl off, Carolien called Jules.
When Jules found out Caroline wanted to use the companyâs kitchen, he was stunned. âOf course you can. You can use whatever else the company has.â
But then, he seemed to think of something. He comforted her. âMs. Evans, one failure actually proves nothing. If you regret it, I can talk to Vivian The ultimatum doesnât have to be enforced tomorrow.â
Caroline laughed. âMr. Hawkins, even if itâs a verbal agreement, itâs still binding. Besides, there was a witness present, so itâs effective. Since Iâve already agreed to it, going against my word would be bad, right?â
Julesâ mouth twitched.