Chapter 967 ) The mere thought took Scott aback.
He struggled to comprehend why thoughts of Caroline would intrude at that particular moment, especially when she was with him. | 3 ‘Could I... No!" He deemed it impossible | for him to harbor feelings for Caroline.
'Absolutely not!" While grappling with these thoughts, Scott rose to his feet and exited the guest room.
Meanwhile, Azure was conflicted about Scott in the bedroom when she heard the door creak open.
To her surprise, Scott had returned. In a daze, she uttered, "Scott..."
Without hesitation, Scott approached the bed and seized Azure's arm, pulling her into an embrace. = Then, he gently pinched Azure's chin and lowered his head to kiss her.
However, as he did so, Caroline's image became increasingly clear in his mind.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt| Gradually, his breath quickened, and he became more forceful with Azure.
Nevertheless, he was resolute in not letting Caroline occupy his thoughts.
At 3:00 a.m., Caroline awoke to the buzzing of her phone. She fumbled for her phone and forced her eyes open to
check the caller ID.
Upon noticing it was Yuliana, she answered the call. - "Head to the southeast corner of the villa, Caroline. I'll provide you with the data implantation device." Now wide awake, Caroline swiftly sat up and pushed aside the blanket.
"Alright, I'll come down now." "Don't worry. The kids have checked, and there are no patrolling bodyguards," Yuliana reassured.
"Okay," Caroline replied.
After slipping on her slippers, she hurried downstairs and discreetly exited through the back door toward the southeast corner.
Approaching, she found Yuliana in
black sports attire squatting there.
Yuliana promptly handed the device to Caroline. In a hushed tone, she advised, "Be cautious. I'll leave now." Caroline was about to express gratitude when Yuliana added, "By the way, I've been tailing Scott and saw Azure go to his villa tonight." 1) "Text me if anything happens. Go back now. Don't let that woman catch you out here!" Yuliana abruptly interrupted Caroline.
Caroline nodded helplessly and returned to the villa, only to notice the kitchen light on upon entering.
| She quickly lay down in a nearby | lounge.
At the same time, the kitchen's back door swung open, revealing Elvira.
Confused, she scanned the N surroundings and found Caroline lying with closed eyes.
She questioned Caroline, "Why are you out here instead of in bed in the middle of the night?" Caroline feigned calmness and opened her eyes to meet Elvira's gaze. "What does it matter to you?" Elvira fixed her eyes on Caroline. "Are you planning to escape?" Caroline sat up, giving Elvira a cold stare. ""Do you think I can leave with so many bodyguards here? And what | would I achieve by going out? It's a shame you don't have any wits." Unfazed, Elvira retorted,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Whatever!" Caroline ignored Elvira and continued to recline in the lounge. i When Elvira entered the villa, she informed Scott about the fact tl, Caroline was sitting in the backyard instead of sleeping in bed late at night.
Scott read the message the following morning.
Disgust surged within him as he glanced at the peacefully sleeping Azure beside him.
Subsequently, he rose from the bed, freshened up, and hastened toward Bayview Villa.
Caroline had chosen to sleep in the
yard despite the cold, staging a convincing display.
When Scott arrived, she was still asleep.
The sight of her slender form curled up on the lounge evoked a sense of pity.
Unconsciously, Scott appeared gentle as he removed his coat and draped it over Caroline.