Chapter 7 Covering for Him 16 min left Cool as ice , Caroline fired back , " Valid concerns . But let me drop some logic : if I were really hustling kickbacks , wouldn't I at least make it look legit ? What kind of idiot uses their personal account ? You think I spent years as a senior secretary with my head up my ass ? " This frame job's amateur hour . But now this BS has blown up into a media circus , dragging my rep through the mud . " And where's the Martin Group ? MIA , leaving me to handle this alone . " Once this dumpster fire dies down , I'm considering new career paths . " Caroline played the media like a fiddle , charging at the Martin Group without getting her hands dirty . And got her name cleared . The reporters smelled blood . What started as a sketchy transfer was turning into prime - time drama , and they started coming at the Martin Group hard . " Ms. Warren , you saying someone inside Martin Group set you . up ? " Caroline blinked , playing it smooth . " Never said that . When that transfer went down , I was knocked out cold . Could be some 1/6 09:37 Chapter 7 Covering for Him hacker playing games . " 16 min left Just as the vultures were circling in , a voice like liquid nitrogen cut through the chaos . " Whether it's some hacker's work or you're using us as a stepping stone with this little soap opera , you know what's what . " Not loud , but it packed a punch . Everyone's heads snapped toward a Maybach parked nearby . The door swung open , but Caleb stayed put . He lounged back like he owned the place in that bougie seat , legs crossed , giving Caroline the coldest side - eye ever . " Martin Group isn't ghosting anyone . Some people are just getting way too ahead of themselves . Ms. Warren , you're dropping career bombshells to the press before giving your boss a memo ? Real classy move there , don't you think ? " As he talked , he flicked his wrist . Bodyguards materialized from nowhere , pushing back the press and boxing in Caroline and Anthony . Protection detail? More like a power move . Anthony couldn't help smirking . " Mr. Martin , they snatched Caroline right under your nose . If you really wanted to lend a hand , you could've stepped up then . Why wait for me to play white knight ? " 2/6 09:37 Chapter 7 Covering for Him These supposed rivals were acting more like old drinking buddies . 16 min loft With Caleb staying quiet , Anthony kept running his mouth , grinning like a Cheshire cat . " If Caroline's thinking about jumping ship , why all the theatrics ? Just give me the green light , and I'll snag her for my company , no questions asked . " After all , she's one of the top - notch talents . I've been watching . her for years , dying to get her on my squad . " Everyone in Chicago knew these two were at each other's throats , but here they were , playing tug - of - war over Caroline . like she was the last cookic . Caleb kept his cool , even throwing out a smirk . " Funny you say that . With all these economic fraud rumors flying around , people are doubting every project she was in charge of . " Since you're so confident in her , why don't you put your money where your mouth is and audit every single one ? Clear her name while you're at it . " Anthony's face dropped . His little game of chicken just backfired spectacularly . He forced a smile through clenched teeth , then turned to Caroline , pouting a bit . " Impressive . Your man's got teeth sharp enough to shred titanium . " 3/6 09:37 Chapter 7 Covering for Him 16 min left Suddenly , all eyes were on Caleb as the cameras zeroed in on him . Caroline leaned in close to Anthony , keeping it low . " Pro tip : don't burn bridges . Just grab the chance he's throwing your way to boost your company's rep . " Anthony's frown lasted a hot second before the lightbulb went off . Being a big shot for years , he had to hand it to Caroline - she could think fast on her feet . Admiration flashed in his eyes . Watching them whispering and getting all cozy like that had Caleb losing his mind with jealousy . He gave his bodyguards a nod . In a heartbeat , one of them stepped between Caroline and Anthony like a wall . " Ms. Warren , this circus is getting wild . For your safety , we're taking you back right now ! " Before Caroline could even blink , he grabbed her arm , leading her away from the commotion . Caroline couldn't wriggle free , and Anthony soon got boxed out by two more bodyguards . Trapped in the media mess , he could 4/6 09:37 Chapter 7 Covering for Him only watch Caroline get whisked into Caleb's car . The car door slammed shut , and the partition went up . 16 min left Caleb's fingers , sharp as knives , dug into Caroline's shoulder as he demanded , " What's going on between you two ? " Caroline leaned against the window and hit him with a death stare , smirking . " None of your damn business . " His face went storm - cloud dark , grip tightening . " Playing coy ? Are you covering for him ? " With a cold snort of disgust , he went in . " So you already had your backup plan locked and loaded . No wonder you were dead. set on divorce . But I thought you'd found someone better … That Anthony ? For real ? Did you leave your brain cells in the trash when you quit or what ? " Yet Caroline's smirk got even more toxic . " You really think you're all that compared to him ? I quit because you and your company are going down the tubes . Now you're trying to frame me with this whack BS . That's some next - level crazy . " Caleb spat , " Ridiculous ! If I were really behind this , you think he could've gotten you out today ? Starting to think you staged this whole thing just to play victim for the media . " Caroline studied his face . She could tell he was quite furious . 5/6 09:38 Chapter 7 Covering for Him Frame job is indeed beneath him . He probably just wanted to watch me sweat it out . 16 min left " Since you're so dying to know , here's the tea , " she retorted . " That money was transferred the night before Michelle posted on Instagram . " Dominic , who always acted like I had the plague or something , suddenly got all clingy about sharing my bed . By the time that transfer went through , I was out cold and my phone was in his hands . " Connect the dots , genius . Who's really pulling strings here ? " Write your comment ir Gifts 6/6 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!