Chapter 12 You stole my things

Although Caroline has never attended such a high-level banquet, she still put on an appropriate smile and obediently held Nicholas's arm. Nicholas always disliked noise and was afraid that Caroline would feel uncomfortable, so he didn't plan to stay long. His purpose in bringing Caroline here today was to let these people know that she is his.

"Baby, you eat something here first to fill your stomach. I'll come over later."

Caroline picked an inconspicuous corner and sat down. She lost her appetite at noon after encountering John, and had been busy all afternoon, so she was indeed a little hungry.

When Caroline came in with Nicholas, they attracted many eyes. Stella looked at the surprised Caroline brought in by Nicholas with viciousness in her eyes.

"Didn't mother say that Nicholas came alone today? Why is this woman Caroline also here? But it doesn't matter. I want to show Caroline how I snatched away Nicholas!" Stella said maliciously.

Stella usually does not have contact with young masters or ladies from upper-class circles and does not know anyone familiar at this banquet. So she held her wine glass step by step towards Caroline.

Caroline was eating small desserts from her own plate when she noticed an unfriendly gaze staring at herself constantly. She raised her head slightly only to see a familiar face of Stella.

However, Caroline did not intend to deal with Stella because she came here today with Nicholas and did not want to cause any trouble for him or make herself unhappy either; so she lowered her head pretending not seeing anything.

"Oh my god! Isn't this my sister?" However, Stella stood firmly in front of Caroline wearing low-cut clothes , dressed up beautifully but could not conceal the fact why exactly she had come there.

Stella has always followed a fresh and lovely route. She usually looks soft and weak, but today she seems more bold. 'Ha, don't think that marrying Nicholas will make everything go smoothly for you. Remember that you took away what belonged to me, so all of this should have been mine! Don't think you can continue to possess what rightfully belongs to me with peace of mind!' Stella said in a low voice. Although Caroline felt the unbridled anger from Stella's words, she didn't take it to heart and remained calm.

Just as Stella was about to say something else, a deep and pleasant voice came from the stage on the other side of the banquet hall, where Nicholas delivered a few opening remarks.

'I wonder if Miss Caroline would like to dance with me for the opening dance?' Nicholas's gaze fell entirely on Caroline; his eyes were full of tenderness and smiles.

Caroline wasn't flustered by being singled out suddenly; she stood up slowly and walked gracefully towards him.

'My pleasure.' Her voice was gentle as she placed her small hand onto Nicholas's large one before they walked into the dance floor together.

Stella had already lost face throughout their interaction but no one paid attention to her existence. She clenched her fists tightly while her eyes glinted fiercely.

'Was she causing trouble for you just now?' While speaking on stage earlier, Nicholas had been paying attention to what was happening with Caroline over there. He quickly ended his speech when he saw that Stella had gone over there hastily.

'It's nothing,' replied Caroline shaking her head with a smile."

Today’s intention for coming here is only accompanying Nicholas at this banquet; therefore, Caroline did not want any extra troubles.

"Baby, I told you that you don’t need to suffer." As he spoke softly next to Caroline’s earlobe while breathing warm air onto her neck.

“No, really not.”

The small actions of the two people were already very intimate in the eyes of everyone. It was even more so than when they had never seen that girl before and had contact with Nicholas. Moreover, his cold and icy face that kept strangers away made many people hesitate.

After a dance ended, Nicholas kissed her lips. He suppressed all the feelings he wanted to get close to her for a whole day at this moment, making everyone surprised and speechless.

For a while, the whole world quieted down, only the light shining on the two people in the center of the dance floor. Caroline subconsciously closed her eyes and accepted this intoxicating kiss. Nicholas was also telling everyone present in his own way that Caroline belonged to him.

Watching the two people kissing in the middle of the dance floor, Stella squeezed tightly on her high-heeled glass with jealousy swelling up inside her heart. She caught sight of Caroline's bag just placed on a nearby table and flashed a hint of smile in her eyes. Taking off her bracelet from her hand secretly under no one's attention around them, she stuffed it into Caroline's bag before leaving with a smirk.

"Caroline, you stole my things! Don't blame me for ruining your reputation!" Stella glanced at Caroline's bag on top of table as she muttered softly.

When Caroline blushed red being led down from stage by Nicholas later on, everyone burst into applause like waking up from their dream.

"Suddenly I feel like Mr. Nicholas and Miss. Caroline is really compatible." The girl who was surprised by Nicholas bringing along his girlfriend said at door earlier spoke out again.

"Nicholas, when did you find such a beautiful girlfriend? You didn't tell us anything beforehand; you're not enough as friends!" Several good friends who usually hang out with Nicholas came over teasingly.

"Miss. Caroline... oh no wait... should we call you sister-in-law now?"

"You guys are too much." Being naturally shy herself already made Caroline blush even harder after hearing what they said about calling herself sister-in-law now; but then again seeing how tight-fisted is holding onto her hand right now makes everything worth it - followed by an icy rebuke towards them afterward from Nicholas himself.

Just as several others still wanted to say something else though， they heard someone shouting loudly beside them which caused them all frowning looking over there together immediately afterward。

Caroline frowned unconsciously upon seeing that familiar figure， feeling uneasy deep within herself。

Many other people also looked over following where she pointed. What could have happened to make such beauty shout so loud？ It must be something serious； many started gathering around wanting to see what he wants exactly.

"I'm sorry， everyone can help me look for my bracelet, please? My bracelet is very valuable, my mother gave it to me. I'll be very sad if I lose it。”

At this point， Stella began silently pretending to cry. But after seeing through everything since childhood until now regarding how great acting skills she has always possessed， Caroline felt no sympathy towards Stella whatsoever because sympathizing would only lead oneself into mud pits。

"She's really pitiful."

"Yeah yeah let’s hurry up and help look for it together.