Chapter 128 Chapter 128
She had always been the wife he wanted, and Claire was just his bed partner, and he had never thought of marrying her. But why did things turn out this way?
When Edward was with Caroline, he didn't think she was that great, but now that they were separated, Edward began to feel differently, especially after learning that she was with another man.
Claire was slightly more successful in her career than Caroline. But apart from that, she wasn't as good as Caroline in any other way.
The moment he started comparing Claire to Caroline, he suddenly realized that Caroline was actually a very good girl, while Claire no longer seemed so suitable to him, and Edward's eyes practically burned from the attention she gave him.
Claire looked up and realized that he hadn't even blinked while looking at Caroline, and seemed almost in love with her, and this infuriated Claire.
“Edward, the man Carol is dating is very kind, because look at the dress she's wearing, it costs a lot of money, and since I've known her, she's never worn such expensive dresses!” Claire felt threatened by the way Edward looked at Caroline.
Although her feelings for Edward were no longer as intense after she met that mysterious man, she still needed to keep her relationship with Edward secure until she could win him over.
Just in case of the worst-case scenario, she would still be able to be a young lady from a wealthy family, as long as she still had Edward's heart.
Therefore, she couldn't risk losing Edward without capturing that man, because she didn't want to end up with nothing.
“Are you saying that man bought the dress she's wearing?” He moved away from her with a somber expression.
“I'm not entirely sure, but every piece of the brand she's wearing costs more than $2,500, and I doubt Carol could afford something like this on her own. Besides, look at her shoes?” Claire blinked, feigning innocence. “Edward, when my sister was with you, she didn't dress in such expensive clothes, did she?”
Edward pursed his lips as his expression became a little scary, and he thought about the time they met at the club headquarters.
The person he thought was a dirty old man turned out to be a handsome and charismatic young man, and he was always sure that after the breakup, Caroline would one day regret it and beg to get back together.
He thought she would never find a better man, and although she was very beautiful, the Ford family was practically ruined and she didn't have a promising career. Even if a rich second-generation heir fell in love with her, he wouldn't consider marrying her. He would probably treat her, at best, like a toy.
It was practically impossible for her to find another man as desirable as him. But that man... Edward's confidence plummeted when he thought of that man.
It was difficult for any woman not to fall in love with a man like that.
Had Caroline fallen in love with him? Would she change her mind?
With that thought, Edward panicked, and he felt as if someone was taking something that belonged to him. Even though he had thrown it away, he didn't want anyone else to pick it up.
“I thought he was a dirty old man, but when I saw him again, I realized he looked quite young and successful. Do you think Carol fell in love with him?” Edward's expression became a little more unpleasant with every word Claire said.
“Have you seen this man before?” He looked furious as he clenched his fist.
“Yes.” Claire replied casually. “He looks like a rich second-generation heir, and the last time my sister caused trouble at home, this man even came to help her, and it was because of him that my mother and I got beaten.” Claire's voice was filled with vengeance as she recounted the incident.
On the day she called Edward after being assaulted, he didn't think it was a big deal, and in fact, he only went to see her at the Ford family home the next day.
When they met, he just comforted her with a few words and bought her some gifts to please her, and although he was very generous and had bought expensive gifts, Claire still felt dissatisfied, because compared to these gifts, she would rather he was like the mysterious man, who rushed to help her in times of need, supporting and defending her.
“I think this man is serious about my sister, and also, she is probably very satisfied with him. I even told you to introduce a suitor to her, but now it seems unnecessary. This man has such high qualifications, how could my sister still be interested in any ordinary person? Like a manager?”
Edward felt suffocated upon hearing this, and would much rather have Caroline with a manager or an old man than with that man, because he could control the former, and he knew that no matter what happened, Caroline would not fall in love with him. But as for the latter...
On the other side.
After comforting Edward's mother for a while and making sure her mood had gradually stabilized, Caroline slowly pulled away from his arms.
“Auntie, since you know the whole story, I won't say much. I'm here to inform you that my marriage contract with Edward has been terminated. From now on, I have no further relationship with him.”
She didn't want to stay long at the Cassano family home, as both Sara and Nicholas were still waiting for her outside. Besides, with that disgusting scoundrel and that bitch, Edward and Claire, around, she just wanted to leave at any second.
Edward's mother also knew that her son's mistake was unforgivable, so even though she was extremely reluctant, she didn't try to convince her otherwise.
“Our Edward does not have that blessing. We, as parents, cannot say anything if you want to break the marriage contract. Caroline, if I miss you, will I still be able to see you?” With red eyes, she pulled Caroline's hand and said through tears.
Caroline stared into Edward's mother's sad and reluctant eyes and felt a little upset, because she liked Edward's mother, and no matter what Edward did, Edward's mother had always been very good to her.
However, since she and Edward had already ended their relationship, she still needed to keep a certain distance from the Cassano family in the future, otherwise someone would turn green with envy again.