Chapter 10 I Want to Set You Up with My Son
Caroline didnât mind getting out. She was glad to leave the car.
She pushed the car door open, stepped out, and slammed it shut with a loud thud.
The driver hesitated before nervously asking, âMr. Davil, should we do something about Mrs. Ellison?â
âLeave her alone!â David snapped.
Pulling at his tie, he leaned back against the seat, his expression unreadable but filled with tension.
Earlier, in the private lounge at the Brooks residence, David had confronted Matthew, demanding to know the identity of the woman from that night.
But Matthewâs hesitance and unwillingness were obvious, clearly reluctant to provide answers.
David chose not to press him further; understanding the sensitivity of the situation, he had held back. He knew the matter involved the womanâs reputation, and she had inadvertently been caught up in the chaos while helping him. He gave Matthew space to think it over.
Still, deep down, he was nearly certain it had to be Elizabeth.
He didnât like her, not even a little. In fact, he almost despised her.
Yet, despite his feelings, if Elizabeth was the woman involved, he wasnât about to let Caroline bully her, not on his watch.
As his gaze shifted to the rearview mirror, he caught Caroline in the act of throwing a rock at the car.
How childish.
Caroline, now stranded on the road, fumed as the car sped away, leaving her coughing in a cloud of exhaust. She cursed David repeatedly under her breath
What kind of man behaved like this? He had no manners, no grace, just a cold, stiffâfaced tyrant! Heâs nothing but a stiff, arrogant jerk!
Checking her watch, she realized she still had time to spare. After thinking for a moment, she decided to hop on the bus and visit the orphanage.
The orphanage, where she had grown up, held a special place in her heart. Caroline made it a habit to volunteer there monthly, often bringing small gifts like snacks and school supplies for the children.
Her frequent visits had not only helped her build a deep connection with the kids but also fostered a close friendship with Ms. Harper.
âCaroline! Youâre here again!â Ms. Harpèr greeted her warmly as soon as she saw her, her face lighting up. âItâs been ages since Iâve seen you. Have you been busy lately?â
âNot too bad. Just dealing with some family stuff, but its mostly settled now,â Caroline replied, keeping her tone light. She avoided mentioning her marriage; it didnât feel relevant when she was already planning for a divorce..
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âI thought maybe you were tied up with dating or that youâd finally found a boyfriend,â Ms. Harper teased gently. âYouâre at the perfect age for it.â Ms. Harper said playfully before leaning in closer, her expression secretive. âActually, Caroline, thereâs something I want to talk to you about.â
âWhatâs on your mind, Ms. Harper?â Caroline asked curiously.
âWell,â Ms. Harper leaned closer with a sly grin. âI want to set you up with my son. What do you think?â
Caroline froze for a moment, unsure how to respond. But Iâm already married⦠This was impossible.
Misinterpreting her silence as bashfulness, Ms. Harper took her hand warmly. âIâve been considering this for a long time, but I held off because, back then, my sonâs situation wasnât ideal. I didnât want you to settle for less. Youâre such a great girl; any man would be lucky to have you! I canât bear the thought of anyone else snatching you away.â
âMs. Harper, Iâ¦â
âNo need to worry, Caroline. Things are different now. My son is successful, powerful, and in full control of the household. Marrying him would guarantee you a bright and honorable future.â Ms. Harperâs excitement bubbled over, giving Caroline no opportunity to object. âHeâs busy with work right now, but Iâll arrange for you two to meet soon. I know heâll be thrilled with the daughterâinâlaw Iâve picked!â
Caroline
about tidve an awkward laugh, eager to avoid the subject. âHaha, sure, weâll see what happens. Love is
about timing, right? Anyway, Iâll go check on the kids now, Ms. Harper. Letâs catch up later!â
Using the childre
as a convenient excuse, she quickly made her escape.
Watching Caroline laugh and play with the kids, Ms. Harperâs determination only grew stronger. She couldnât imagine a better match for her son.
Thinking of him, she took out her phone and dialed.
âDavid? Are you free to talk?â
âWhatâs going on, Mom?â David replied calmly.
âOh, nothing much,â Ms. Harper said casually. âI just wanted to ask⦠When do you plan on divorcing that bride the Ellison family arranged for you?â
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