Chapter 26


    Chapter 26 You Look Like a Clown


    Paige turned around, ring at Danie. “What did you say? You better watch your tongue!”


    Danie responded to Paige’s re with a disdainful nce, not taking her seriously at all.


    She then walked over to Caroline while smiling sweetly and said, “Evan couldn’t stand that I was


    living in a shabby ce before this, so he bought me a house. I’m certain that he and I will


    be a couple soon.”


    Caroline chuckled and retorted, “So, you two aren’t a couple yet, huh?”


    “Pfft…” Danie’s smile froze as Paige burst intoughter.


    “We’ll be a couple soon enough. In any case, I’m still getting much better treatment than you.


    “Danie mocked Caroline.


    “Hmm, he bought me a house too,” Caroline replied indifferently before turning away and opening the


    door.


    Confusion reced the smile on Danie’s face. Meanwhile, Paige couldn’t contain herughter. She


    patted Danie’s shoulders and clicking her tongue. “Stop making a fool of yourself. You look like a


    clown.”


    As Danie watched Caroline and Paige enter their room, a sense of ruthlessness filled her eyes. once


    again. She had gone to great lengths to secure a house, yet Caroline, a mistress, effortlessly obtained


    one.


    Gnashing her teeth, Danie walked into her own room and took out her phone to make a call. “Hi, I


    need your help…”


    In Caroline’s room, Paige wasted no time in criticizing Danie’s behavior as soon as she sat down.


    Caroline, feeling quite sleepy, listened while Paige remained energized.


    “So, Carol, what’s the deal between you and Evan now?” Paige asked eagerly.


    Caroline rubbed her eyes. “It’s still the same.”


    Paige probed further, “What? Hasn’t he found his long–lost love? Why isn’t he willing to let you go?”


    Caroline shook her head in response, unsure of the answer herself.


    Narrowing her eyes, Paige leaned closer to Caroline. “Is Mr. Jordan in love with you?”


    Caroline immediately retorted, “That’s out of the question. He has cherished his first love for over ten


    years. He won’t fall for me.”


    Paige borated, “That’s not certain. Men’s actions often reveal their true feelings. Hasn’t he ever


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    Caroline stated, “No, he won’t discuss it.”


    Paige was left speechless, unsure of how to respond.


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    Caroline received a call from Reuben the next morning just as she had woken up. He informed her to


    be downstairs in ten minutes. Pushing the nket aside, she quickly freshened up before heading


    downstairs.


    Evan was already seated in the lobby waiting for her.


    The morning sunlight illuminated him through the French window, creating a halo of light around him.


    He appeared noble and untouchable.


    Caroline walked up to him, maintaining her usual calm tone. “Mr. Jordan.”


    He didn’t even nce up at her, coldly responding. “Let’s go.”


    Although Caroline was unsure of the reason for their trip to Florencia City, she didn’t question it. She


    obediently entered the car with him, and he handed her a stack of documents.


    “Take a look at this,” he instructed.


    Caroline epted the documents and quickly skimmed through them. A frown formed on her forehead.


    “The profits stated in this contract don’t match the amount reported to the headquarters,


    Her expression turned solemn as she read further. “They altered the profits. I’m certain it was your


    rtives who had the audacity to do this right under your nose.”


    Admiration flickered in Evan’s eyes. “You’re sharp,


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    Caroline hadn’t expected her guess to be so urate. She was still unclear about Evan’s family


    dynamics and his background. She knew the Jordan family wielded significant power and influence not


    only in Angelbay City but throughout the entire Eurossian market.


    In the next moment, she looked up at Evan and asked with doubt, “So, did youe here to change


    the staff?”


    Evan snorted and replied, “Do you think I came here for fun?”


    Caroline fell silent. It seemed that he had brought her along to confront his rtives and make a


    statement.


    Half an hourter, they arrived at the subsidiarypany.


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    As they stepped out of the car, Caroline noticed a nervous young man and Stefan Jamison, the deputy


    manager, standing at thepany’s entrance.


    When they spotted Evan’s arrival, they quickly approached him.


    The young man spoke subserviently, “Uncle Evan,


    Evan nodded but didn’t spare him a nce as he entered thepany building with a cold


    expression.


    Caroline walked alongside Evan, stealing a sideways nce at the young man who bore a slight


    resemnce to Evan.


    She had read about him during their journey–this young man was Mark Jordan, the son of Evan’s


    brother. He was known for his recklessness and had a reputation for harassing the female secretaries


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    If it weren’t for Stefan’s hard work in supporting thepany, it might have already shut down.


    Once they reached the president’s office, Caroline excused herself and headed toward the secretary’s


    department. However, as she approached the door, she overheard hushed gossip


    “Did Caroline be the principal secretary just because of her looks?”


    “No, it’s more than that. I heard she’s having an affair with Mr. Jordan!”


    “Of course, she’s not capable enough. She must have used her body to secure that position. We


    don’t have to worry about her.”