Stunning the World After Divorce 14 min left Chapter 16 You Can Only Pick One Caroline watched the reporters scatter like rats , her whole body trembling with fury . She turned to glare at Caleb , noticing confusion on his face too . Just as Caroline was about to question him , someone stepped out of the lead car . The figure murmured a few words to the crew , shooing away the press , then turned toward her building . The bright lights illuminated his figure . A black coat outlined his tall frame , and the earring glittered . It was Anthony . He still wore that faint smile on his face . The second she recognized him , Caroline and Caleb locked eyes and blurted out in unison , " What's he doing here ? " Caleb let out a sneer . " He bailed you out of lockup himself , and now he's showing up at your doorstep . And you've got the nerve to ask me why he's here ? " Before long , a polite knock sounded at the door . Anthony's refined voice floated through . " Caroline , you home ? " Caroline frowned , unsure whether to confront him or investigate 1/7 09:40 Chapter 16 You Can Only Pick One secretly . But the door shifted . It cracked open an inch . She realized Caleb had forgotten to lock it in his rush ! 14 min left With an awkward showdown looming , Caroline's mind raced . She raised her voice quickly . " Hang on ! I'm changing ! " Anthony , ever the gentleman , paused mid - push . " Of course . " She grabbed Caleb and shoved him toward the bedroom . " Get in there and stay put till he's gone . " The scene was absurd . Caleb looked like a guilty lover caught in the act , while Anthony was the unsuspecting husband returning home . Caleb's face darkened to a scowl as he hissed , " You're making me hide ? Are you out of your mind ? What , I'm supposed to sit in there listening to you two flirt ? " She gave him a hard shove . " Quit yapping and move ! Step out , and I'll make sure the whole city knows your dirty laundry by morning ! " With that , she smoothed her clothes in a hurry and called out , " Alright , come on in . " 2/7 09:41 Chapter 16 You Can Only Pick One Then , Anthony stepped inside . 14 min left Caroline cut straight to it . " Anthony , why'd you chase off those reporters ? How'd you even know where I live ? What exactly do you want ? " " You know I've always wanted you , " he confessed , locking eyes with her . " I started looking into you a year ago . I've got your every move mapped out . " Those reporters ? Forget them . I saw the trending mess and knew tonight would be chaos . I didn't want them hounding you , so I cleared them out . " You dropped a bombshell online . The media's gonna swarm you like wolves , and that's a headache you don't need . " Just then , a sudden crash sounded from the bedroom . Anthony's eyes flicked toward the shut door . Caroline rolled her eyes . " Ignore it . Probably just a dog downstairs . " She steered the conversation back . " I haven't quit my job yet , and the divorce isn't final . Your bailing me out was already crossing a line . I appreciate it , but I've paid you back . " " The thing is , your stunt today threw a wrench in my plans . Mr. Garcia , if your company's vibe is meddling in employees ' 3/7 09:41 Chapter 16 You Can Only Pick One personal lives , I might need to rethink jumping ship . " " You think I've done all this just to poach you for a job ? " Caroline's guard shot up . " What do you mean ? " 14 min left Anthony didn't answer . Instead , he shrugged off his heavy coat . Her eyes widened in shock . Underneath , he wore a shirt made entirely of interwoven pearls . The gaps between them were wide , revealing his toned chest and lean waist . He stepped closer , the pearls clinking together with a crisp , suggestive chime . " What if I told you I've been watching over you because I fell for you ages ago ? " His words hit like a thunderclap . Caroline was flooded with emotion . All she felt was fury . Blinding , scorching fury . " We've barely met ! Are you drunk or high ? " Her brows furrowed tightly . " Say that again , and I'm calling the cops ! " 4/7 09:41 Chapter 16 You Can Only Pick One But Anthony kept closing in , forcing her to backpedal . 14 min left " I first saw you across a negotiation table , and your brilliance hooked me . I fell for you , but you were married, so I kept my distance . " But your tweet today ? It's clear your marriage is toast . And me ? I've got a way to get you out clean . " Caroline's voice turned frigid . " If your ' way ' is sleeping with me , that's not a divorce , that's getting kicked to the curb . " " Your husband's already with Michelle . He doesn't care how you end this marriage . And wouldn't it be more satisfying to show him you've moved on to someone better ? " Before he finished , the bedroom door flew open with a bang . " I do care ! " Caleb stormed out and clocked Anthony square in the face . " How dare you mess with my wife ? " For once , Caroline thought Caleb was heroic , It felt like the most righteous thing he'd ever done ! Anthony wasn't short , but he was no match for Caleb . The punch sent him sprawling , pearls scattering across the floor , 5/7 09:41 Chapter 16 You Can Only Pick One 14 min left baring his trim waist . He winced in pain . As Anthony struggled , Caroline caught a glimpse of a tattoo on his lower abdomen . It stood out , oddly so . The Garcia family was Chicago royalty , and Anthony's upbringing was strict as hell . She felt his elders would've never let a tattoo slide . She squinted for a better look , but Caleb stepped in front , blocking her view with a mocking jab . " What , enjoying the view ? " Caroline's temper flared . Anthony seized the moment . " Mr. Martin , you've seen today's hashtags . That's all you , man. You lost your rights here . Why are you creeping in her bedroom ? She doesn't want you . Only stalker here is you . " Caleb smirked . " At least I'm not dressed like a stripper . " " I just set the mood for a wild night . My fit's on point . " " You're a walking sleaze show . " Caleb taunted . " Head to toe , you scream ' cheap . "" 6/7 Chapter 16 You Can Only Pick One 14 min left Caroline bit back a laugh . These two idiots … But Anthony dragged her in . " Look , Caroline , I'm here to help . Ditch this loser for good . Right now - him or me ? " Write your comment 1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!