Chapter 75
Trapped in Love
Chapter 75 This Is Humiliating After the guests had presented their gifts, Grayson Xander instructed someone to fetch Neil and bring him to the study.
Not wanting to leave Caroline behind, Neil insisted on her accompanying him. As they entered the study, the old manâs expression appeared troubled, reflecting the turmoil within him.
âWhy have you brought this mistress here?â His tone was laced with fierce disapproval.
Neil frowned. âTake a closer look at Caroline, Grandpa. Donât you think she looks a lot like mom?â
Grayson scoffed dismissively. âMany people in this world bear resemblances to others. And if you insist, Evanâs fiancée also has eyes similar to your motherâs. Furthermore, she has a red cinnabar mole on her earlobe!â
face âBut Caroline has the same mole too! Grandpa, please donât let her status cloud your judgment!â Neilâs voice grew harsh and forceful, catching Caroline off guard as she turned her head him. It was the first time she had heard him speak in such a manner.
Enraged, the old man pounded the table with his fist. âNo member of the Xander family would ever stoop so low as to become someoneâs mistress! This is a disgrace!â
Neilâs handsome face stiffened, his lips moving as if he wanted to explain himself, but he was abruptly interrupted by his grandfather.
With a furious gaze fixed on Caroline, the old man bellowed, âYou are not welcome in our family!
Caroline sneered in response. âMaster Xander, I have never sought to be associated with the Xanders. If it werenât for Mr. Xanderâs incessant pleas, I would not have bothered to come. And you, the supposedly wise elder, seem to lack any virtue at all.â
Neil stared at her in shock, while his grandfatherâs eyes widened in a fit of rage. Trembling with anger, he pointed fiercely towards the door. âLeave! Get out of here!â
Maintaining a flat smile, Caroline retorted, âEven if you hadnât said that, I wouldnât have stayed.â
With those words, she turned to leave, but Neil swiftly stepped forward to intercept her path.
âDonât go just yet, Caroline. Let me talk to Grandpa.
She paused and cast a cold gaze upon him. âDo you still not understand? I endured all those humiliations until now, hoping you will keep your promise. If thereâs nothing else, please let me go.
Thank you âNeill Why are you holding back such a lowly woman?! Get her out of my sight!â Grayson roared.
Hearing that, smirked at Neil mockingly before departing from the study.
Meanwhile, Neilâs once warm expression gradually turned cold as he stared at his grandfather in a mix of panic and determination. âGrandpa, if you wonât believe me, I will find evidence to prove her identity!â
With those resolute words, he chased after Caroline, leaving the study behind.
Unbeknownst to Caroline, as she made her way toward the courtyard, she unexpectedly encountered Daniella along the way.
âHow shameless of you to attend such an event, Caroline,â she sneered.
Caroline maintained a stoic expression. I see even two slaps arenât enough to shut that foul mouth of yours. Want more?â
Daniellaâs demeanor shifted. âCaroline! You better know your place! Iâm carrying Evanâs child. If you dareâlay a hand on me again, letâs see if he would protect you instead of me!â
Caroline scoffed. âWho exactly is being protected by whom? Donât forget about your Nic.
âCaroline!â Daniellaâs face paled. âI wonât let you live peacefully, I promise you that!â
Caroline simply responded with an indifferent âOh before walking purposefully towards the door.
Daniellaâs frustration was evident as her failed threat seemed to have no effect on Caroline, as she were made of cotton candy.
She would relish seeing Carolineâs arrogance crumble two months later!
As Caroline departed, Neil happened to chase after her in his car, calling out in a panic, âCaroline!â
She halted and looked at him. âWhat can I do for you, Mr. Xander?â
Iâll drive you home. Itâs difficult to find a taxi here,â he offered.
Caroline hesitated briefly before getting into the car.
Throughout the journey, Neil incessantly apologized for what had transpired earlier.
Caroline responded with a flat tone as she gazed out of the window. âItâs already happened, Mr.
Xander. Your repeated apologies wonât change that.â
His concerned eyes bore into her. âCaroline, do you not believe what I said either?â
âSo what if I do?â She turned her head to face him. âDo you have any proof?â
He clenched the steering wheel, his hands visibly tense.
âI will find evidence that you are my sister,â he asserted.
She forced a smile. âWhy didnât you ask if I even want to join your family?â
He was taken aback. âCaroline, youâ¦â
âMr. Xander, did you not see where your grandfather stands? If I truly am your sister, how would your family treat me, considering I was Evanâs lover? Where would I fit in?â
Caroline pursed her lips and fell silent.
From another perspective, even if she was indeed Neilâs sister, why did her biological mother abandon her at an orphanage instead of entrusting her to the Xander family?
That was the truth she sought to uncover, rather than embracing a relationship that seemed to materialize out of thin air.