Chapter 186 The Sherwoods‘ Heir
As Caroline walked, she sent Maia a quick message saying she wouldn’t be home for lunch.
They soon reached the restaurant, and Edwin casually ordered a few dishes.
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“I remember you like cinnamon rolls. Try them while they’re still warm,” he said, placing one on her plate.
Caroline blocked it with her fork. “That’s Helen’s favorite, not mine.”
“Oh, I must’ve gotten it mixed up,” Edwin replied, holding the cinnamon roll awkwardly in midair.
Liam, sitting beside them, gave her a disapproving look. “Even if it’s not your favorite, can’t you just eat it since Edwin picked it for you? They taste great. Why be so picky?”
Caroline sneered. “When I was a kid, I got a bunch of cavities from eating too many sweets. I stopped after that. You even said you’d give them up with me. I guess you’ve forgotten about that, haven’t you?”
Liam looked embarrassed. The memory sounded familiar, but the details had faded.
Now, he avoided her eyes and turned to Edwin. “Just eat it yourself. She can pick what she wants.”
Edwin didn’t try to offer her anything else, and the three of them ate quietly.
None of them was paying attention to the meal.
Edwin was figuring out how to bring up the real reason he was here, while Caroline waited for him to speak.
Eventually, Edwin looked up. “You’re staying in that high–end complex now. Did your boyfriend rent it for you?”
“Yes,” Caroline replied flatly. Otherwise, he’d just keep prying.
To them, she was still a delivery girl.
There’s no way someone like her could afford such a place, so letting them believe that was easier.
They’d misunderstood her many times before. One more time wouldn’t matter.
Edwin’s brows twitched slightly. “Your boyfriend is the Sherwoods‘ heir, right?”
How did it get linked to the Sherwoods‘ heir?
Caroline stared at him, confused.
She had only ever talked about the Sherwoods‘ heir once with Linden, saying she wanted to marry him.
But now, out of nowhere, the Somertons believed she was dating him.
Where did they even get that idea?
Edwin took her silence as confirmation.
He grinned right away. “Why didn’t you just tell us Mr. Sherwood was your boyfriend?”
Caroline gave a cold, mocking smile. “Didn’t you once said it was shameful for me to date an older man? So
Chapter 186 The Sherwoods‘ Heir
now that he’s the Sherwoods‘ heir, it’s suddenly not shameful?”
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“It’s different. Most people dream of getting close to the Sherwoods, and they never get the chance. But you know the man in charge–that’s impressive.” Then, he paused, frowning. “But if you’re with Mr. Sherwood, why are you still delivering takeout?”
It didn’t add up.
If the Sherwoods‘ heir gave her even the smallest thing, it would be more than enough to live comfortably.
Edwin had heard the Sherwoods‘ heir was a bit cold, but not stingy.
Caroline ignored his question and asked instead, “So the reason you’re here today is because of Mr. Sherwood?”
She already knew the answer.
The moment Edwin heard about the Sherwoods‘ heir, his eyes lit up.
It was obvious Edwin hoped to gain something through the Sherwoods‘ heir. But she didn’t even know him.
Still, since they came to her, she figured she might as well hear them out.
“Yeah, I’m hoping to ask Mr. Sherwood for a small favor,” he said.
Caroline smirked. She had expected that.
Didn’t he say he just wanted to see her? That excuse was laughable.
Though she felt disgusted, she kept her tone calm. “What kind of favor?”
“There’s a slight issue at the company … “Edwin’s voice faltered as he spoke. “Could you ask Mr. Sherwood to give us a hand?”
Caroline raised an eyebrow. “If it’s just a small issue, shouldn’t you be able to handle it yourself?”
If her memory served right, it was about this time that their business began fallin art in her previous life.
But she had changed a few things this time around, so the crash might come even sooner.
It’s likely wasn’t a small issue Edwin had claimed it was.
-Edwin didn’t know how to respond.
He had only said it was a small issue to avoid her laughing at him. He didn’t expect her to ask back.
Still, she had a point. He’d always managed to deal with minor issues before.
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