Chapter 12 Walter Wants to Meet Her 15 min left " Sign my resignation today , and I'm gone tomorrow . Send a courier for my things - I don't care , " Caroline said bluntly . " Just do her this favor . Look at the poor thing , crying her eyes out after working so hard to get rid of me . Don't you feel bad for her ? " Caleb took a deep breath . " Don't talk nonsense . " " Every word I just said , I meant it , " Caroline replied , her tone unwavering . " I'll submit my resignation right now . Ten minutes , tops . " She pulled her laptop from her bag , flipped it open , and fired off the resignation form . She'd even filled out the reason for leaving in meticulous detail- clearly premeditated . Caleb watched her . His woman . The one he'd always controlled . But now ? She was ready to let even Michelle's crap slide , just to leave . His frown deepened . Shit . She's actually serious . His face darkened further . With a sudden move , he slammed her laptop shut and grabbed her by the throat . 1/7 09:39 Chapter 12 Walter Wants to Meet Her 15 min left " How many times have I warned you ? " he growled . " This company is your only option now . I'm not your fucking stepping stone . And I'm sure as hell not letting you run off to some other bastard . " His eyes narrowed to slits . " You schemed so hard to marry me back then . Well , now ? Leaving won't be that easy . " Caroline met his gaze head - on , not flinching an inch . Before he could tighten his grip , she raised her voice sharply . " Michelle , it's not that I won't step aside . It's Caleb who won't let me go ! How about this ? Wire me the money first , and I'll figure out the rest later . " " Have you lost your damn mind ? " Caleb exploded . " You know she's fragile , and you're still trying to provoke her with this crap? I'll handle the company stuff for her . Drop the resignation talk . No matter who you try to drag into this , I'm not signing off . " " You greedy bastard , " she shot back . " Want it all , don't you? Playing sweet with Michelle , chasing old flames while keeping your corporate slave at home . Disgusting ! " Caleb's grip tightened , cutting off her air . " There's nothing shady between me and her . She's not some 2/7 09:39 Chapter 12 Walter Wants to Meet Her 15 min left homewrecker . Watch your mouth ! " Caroline thrashed against him . Yet , his grip tightened . Black spots danced in her vision . The pen . The stylus from earlier . She grabbed it and stabbed it hard into his hand . Not sharp enough to break skin . But enough to make him howl and loosen his grip . Seizing the moment , she swung her hand and landed a loud , stinging slap across his face . While he stood there frozen , she ripped free . " Oh , so you're not screwing her ? " Her lip curled in disgust . " Like that's something to be proud of ? Can't be faithful to your wife , can't commit to your precious little flame . You're a fucking failure at everything . And you've got the nerve to lecture me ? " She grabbed her backpack , ready to storm out . Still fuming , she swung her laptop bag and slammed it hard into Caleb's face . She thought Caleb would angrily chase after her , but no sound came from behind her . 3/7 09:39 Chapter 12 Walter Wants to Meet Her 15 min left Caroline didn't look back . She bolted for the elevator . One cold glance back as the doors slid shut . Caleb was still standing there , head bowed , his bangs hiding his expression . He seemed lost in thought , maybe mulling over her words . Just then , Michelle burst out of the ward , barefoot . Spotting the red handprint on Caleb's face , she immediately broke into distressed sobs . " How could Caroline hit you ? No matter how mad she is , she can't just lash out like that ! And your neck … It's bleeding ! We need a doctor , now . " Caleb absently touched his neck . It must've been scraped by a metal clasp on Caroline's bag , but he hadn't even felt the sting until now . Her words still rang in his cars like another slap , sharp and unrelenting . How dare she ? After all her schemes to marry him , now she is playing judge ? Just as Caroline stepped out of the hospital , her phone buzzed . It was Walter . 4/7 09:39 Chapter 12 Walter Wants to Meet Her 15 min left " Heard things got messy with you and Caleb ? " Walter's voice was old but commanding . " We're already- " Caroline started . " I've told you , don't handle serious stuff over the phone . " Walter cut in . " Quick decisions lead to regret . If you need to talk, do it face - to - face . I'm sending someone . He didn't ask where she was , but within three minutes , a Rolls - Royce rolled up . The driver rolled down the window . " Sir Martin wants you back . " Caroline peeked through the tinted glass and spotted a bodyguard in the passenger seat . Message received . Walter was letting her know she couldn't make a move without him knowing . This time , she'd have to lay it all out . Escorted by the bodyguard , Caroline arrived at Martin Manor . Walter sat in the living room , his demeanor stern and unyielding . His phone lay on the table , showing a screenshot of her 5/7 09:39 Chapter 12 Walter Wants to Meet Her Instagram post . B 15 min left They weren't even connected online , so someone must've tipped him off . " I agreed to let Caleb marry you because I thought you had brains , " Walter said , tapping the phone screen with a stony expression . " You've done well over the years . Worked hard and gave me a grandson . " But now ? Divorce is one thing , but quitting his company and making it public ? What the hell are you playing at ? " His voice rose with those final words , his displeasure palpable . " Sir Martin , since you're tracking my every move , you know the answer . He's cheating , " Caroline said calmly . " He and Michelle aren't even hiding it . Yeah , our marriage started without love , but I won't put up with betrayal . " " I'll deal with him , " Walter said, his face darkening . " But blowing this up ? That disappoints me . I backed you when you trapped Caleb into marriage . Now you want a divorce ? You're making me look foolish . " " You stood by me back then , and I'm grateful , " Caroline said , steady . " But let's be real . You needed me to clean up the Martin name . We're even . " 6/7 09:39 Chapter 12 Walter Wants to Meet Her She met his gaze , firm and unyielding . " I don't owe anyone now . Stay quiet and take it ? That's betraying myself . " 717 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!