Chapter 176
Caroline added, "The worst part is, I owe Sawyer hundreds of thousands of dollars, and I have no way to pay it back. That day at the hospital, he used that debt to threaten me, forcing me to go to the barbecue, which led to everything that happened afterward. Anyway, his debt collection is useless because I'm really poor."
Nathan's lips trembled with anger. She was utterly shameless!
Caroline, getting carried away, momentarily forgot her current situation. Realizing it, she quickly adjusted her posture. "I really don't want this. I hope Mr. Kennedy can understand and sympathize with the difficulties of a poor actress. After all, I still have to support Ryan and Sophie!"
As soon as she said it, Caroline regretted it, especially the last part about the children. Knowing Nathan's purpose for debt collection, she still brought it up. Wasn't that foolish?
Sure enough, Nathan seized the opportunity and immediately countered, "You don't need to worry about the children. Let the Kennedy family take care of them, and you can focus on working to pay off the debt. I'll give you a year to pay back $2.4 million. Sign an IOU first."
Caroline wanted to slap herself. How stupid could she be? She knew there was a trap and still fell into it. Was she dumb?
Why couldn't she learn to speak without leaving any loopholes?
"I take back what I just said," Caroline quickly corrected herself.
Nathan's gaze was like a knife, staring at her without saying a word. He thought, 'Can you take back what you've said? Wishful thinking!'
"I'll take care of the children myself. As for the $2.4 million, it's not entirely my responsibility. The filming locations of the crew kept changing, but those people always found us. This indicates that someone inside was leaking information. It's a conspiracy. Mr. Kennedy, with your wisdom, you can surely see through everything and understand the truth."
Facing Caroline's sudden flattery, Nathan frowned. He was very uncomfortable with it.
Caroline didn't care whether Nathan liked her flattery or not. She could only do this to make up for her previous mistake. "I'm just an ordinary actress. Thanks to your favor, I could act in your play. I wanted to work hard to repay you, but I was sabotaged, and the production was halted. It wasn't my intention. I'm an ordinary person who can't solve this situation. Only you can turn the tide and save us from this predicament. As long as you step in, Aurora City will surely be restored to peace."
Nathan was bewildered. One moment, she was as proud as a peacock, and the next, she was humbling herself completely. He had prepared a series of plans to pressure her, but her sudden change in strategy and unexpected humility left him unsure of how to proceed.
What was supposed to be a discussion about the children's custody had now turned into her asking him to solve the crew's problem.
Nathan took a sip of coffee. He needed to change his approach. He could handle various opponents in the business world, but facing Caroline often left him feeling powerless.
He was even distracted by the faint scent of orange blossoms on her, feeling a sense of guilt because she was Nick's woman or had been. This feeling was like a venomous snake biting him, causing him immense pain.
He had thought about seeking help from the psychologist Harper but ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it. He had also considered leaving Aurora City to study abroad to avoid the situation, but it never worked out.
No one knew how difficult it was for him. He could only endure it silently. He frequently despised Caroline, viewing her as the source of all his troubles, but his feelings were somewhat conflicted.
Caroline keenly noticed Nathan's brief distraction. His gaze was no longer sharp but rather confused and lost. This stone-hearted Nathan actually had such an expression?
What was he thinking?
Caroline didn't disturb him. She took the opportunity to gather her thoughts. Dealing with an opponent like Nathan was mentally exhausting.
After a moment, Nathan adjusted his posture, his gaze once again cold and ruthless. "I'll handle the crew's issue," he said.
"Thank you, Mr. Kennedy. I knew you could do it. There's nothing in Aurora City that you can't solve," Caroline continued to flatter.
"But your problem can't be let go just like that," Nathan changed the topic.
Caroline was stunned, thinking, 'I've praised you so much, and you still won't let me go?'
"The children will temporarily stay at my house," Nathan finally revealed his intention.
So, after all this, it was for this sentence.
Caroline didn't answer immediately. The current situation didn't allow her to refuse. Malicious fans surrounded her house, and she couldn't even go back herself, let alone the children. Letting Ryan and Sophie stay at the Kennedy Manor was the best choice, but she worried that the so-called temporary stay would turn into a permanent one.
What should she do? Agree or disagree?
"You have no choice," Nathan directly gave the answer.
Caroline sighed. It seemed that flattery was useless. Not only did it not ease the conflict, but it might also escalate it.
Nathan was really hard to please. She had to think of a way.
"I agree to let the children temporarily stay at the Kennedy Manor, but I have a request."
"Whether you agree or not, the children will stay at the Kennedy Manor."
So annoying!
Caroline took a deep breath. "Then I also want to stay at the Kennedy Manor. I want to watch over my children."
Nathan narrowed his eyes, exuding a cold aura.
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