Caro POV
I still don't understand, what went through this morning, he seemed nervous, why was he nervous, and he had gifted me a gift, this was the first time someone had gifted me something since I and Seth had been dating, no gifts at all, and when I opened the box, it was a necklace made of gold and silver, it was so beautiful, why would he gift me something so special, it looked so divine.
He mentioned that we were going to a ball tomorrow, maybe he wants to look good, not to spoil his reputation in public, maybe that's why.
I was in the library reading, when Nanny Lila came in, telling me the grown was here, and needed my approval, whether I liked it or not, I was surprised at first, why need my approval, no one had needed my approval, I just nodded and followed her up to my room, when I got there, the grown stole my heart, it was a white body fitted gown with diamond stones here and there, it was so simple and yet not so simple, I ran my fingers through the dress and it felt so soft and calm, with a nod, Nanny Lila knew I loved it, so she quickly packed up the dress, waiting for tomorrow to dress in it.
Lasewell POV
Getting to the office, at my table there was a document, I picked it up and opened it, I read the information, James had done a good job, Mrs. Willa had killed her best friend, and was having an affair with Caro's father even before he got married to Caro mother, and what made it more interesting was that Mrs. Willa's daughter Lilah was not Mr knights real daughter, Mrs Willa had pinned her daughter on Mr knight, she found her way in the family, killed Caro's mother through a nurse who poisoned her on her hospital bed, it was a miracle that Caro was born.
Not only that, Caro was maltreated and abused by her stepsister and stepmom, and no one said anything; she was painted black; it was an infant the first daughter Lilah, who was evil, a slot at that matter, they had hurt what was mine, and I will do the same to them.
Kidnapping Lilah would not be a big deal.
Caro POV
Tonight was the night for the ball, I was dressed in my beautiful grown, and the necklace he gifted me was around my necklace, my bruises had faded so well, that they only showed a slight pink color but with the help of the foundation applied, it was not showing, I looked divine, with my hair tied in a ponytail, when I was finally ready, I was helped downstairs and there stood Lasewell waiting for me, with his hand stressed out for me, I don't know what was going on, was he making feel relaxed for his punishment, either way, I took his hands, and we enter a Tesla Model S, the car was exquisite, and the air inside almost put me to sleep, but I knew not to sleep so I stayed awake, waiting to reach our destination, I heard him ask.
"Do you love your grown dear?"
Why would he need my opinion, I just nodded my head in response, and yet he said something that made me question his motives again
" Am happy you like it, it pleases me to know you liked something I bought for you"
He said smiling, his smile was so beautiful, and now that I looked at him well, he was so handsome and strong, his shoulder looked so strong, and his jawline was so defined, it made me wonder how many women had touched him, I quickly waved that thought out of my head, when I spot a very luxurious building, we finally got to our destination, he claimed down from the car, holding the car door for me to get down, this behavior again got me confused, but I think less, as I placed my arms on his own, we made our way to the hall and when we entered, all eyes where on us but soon enough everyone went back to their business, many came talk with Lasewell on matters consigning business, I just stood there, with my eyes running around my environment, not long he left me with three other men, telling me to help myself and stay on his sight, as I was picking up the strawberry to put in my mouth, it was slapped away from my hands, and when I looked up to know my attacker, it was Lilah, my stepsister.
" Caro, what are you doing here, I see you are cheating, who is the scum bag, you came here with, and where did you steal that dress from"
She was shouting and everyone's attention was on me now, and just as she finished saying those few words, she emptied a glass of red wine on my white beautiful dress, I don't know what happened, but something in me snapped, and the next thing I know, I landed a slap on her face, after I had done I regretted it.
" How dare you lay your filthy hands on me, I will teach you a very good lesson"
I saw her hand raised, ready to hit me. I closed my eyes, preparing for the impact, but nothing came. I opened them, and there stood Lasewell, holding her hand in the air, and a slight movement threw her hand away, almost knocking her away.
"Who are you?, you dare defend this dirty bitch, do you know who I am"
She said to my husband in anger and frustration
"I know very well who you are, and what you have done too"
Lasewell said, what does he know about Lilah? Was he just saying?
"And what have I done"
Lilah folded her arms, questioning him
" I know you slept around but framed your sister and I know you also slept with her boyfriend and also work as a stripper at the Blackwood's club, you just do it for fun, you don't need the money, you have plenty of money, so now tell me who is the slut"
How did Lasewell get all this information, has he been, investigating me or I rather say, my family.