After the New Year's Eve Tragedy Her Icy Return novel Chapter 73

As Caroline ran the numbers, she realized that she could earn nearly 10,000 a month.

This was roughly equivalent to what she had made over six months at the factory.

I owe all of this to Blake–if he hadn’t recommended this amazing opportunity; I might still be working as a private chef, bouncing from one house to another.

Her previous work as a private chef didn’t provide the same stability as the job she had now.

A wave of gratitude washed over her as she thought about it. “Honestly, thank you so much. You’ve been such a big help to me.”

Ever since she’d met Blake, he had been like a guardian angel–always there when she was lost and helpless.

She couldn’t help but wonder, Why didn’t I meet him in my past life?

But after thinking for a moment, she understood the answer. In her past life, she had always followed her brothers‘ lead, putting their needs above her own. She hadn’t ventured outside of that role.

This time, things were different because she had chosen a path that wasn’t influenced by her brothers.

Blake gave her a charming smile, the kind that could melt anyone’s heart. “If you really want to thank me, why not do something for me in return?”

Caroline didn’t hesitate.

She always felt a bit awkward about paying him back by treating him to dinner, so if he wanted her to help with something, she’d gladly do it.

Blake raised an eyebrow. “You’re agreeing without asking what it is? Not worried I’ll ask you to do something shady?”

“I trust you won’t do that, right?” Caroline replied, smiling back at him. She had known Blake long enough to know he wasn’t the type to get involved in anything dishonest.

If someone like him could do bad things, then there wouldn’t be many good people left in the world.

Before Blake could respond, Caroline asked, “What do you need me to do?”

Blake’s expression turned serious, and he looked a bit troubled. “In two days, I’m going to a charity gala, and everyone has to bring a date. As you know, I’m single, so I was hoping you could come as my date for the night.”

Caroline blinked, initially thinking it might be something serious. But when she realized he was simply asking her to pretend to be his date, she felt relieved- didn’t seem like a big deal at all.

I can easily pull that off.

“No problem! I’ll play the part perfectly. No one will suspect anything,” Caroline said confidently.

After dinner, the night had fully settled in, and darkness had taken over the sky.

Caroline finally made her way home.

Upon entering, she was surprised to find Edwin sitting on the couch. She froze for a moment, then forced a polite smile.

“Edwin, you’re back.”

Edwin, who had been smiling when she walked in, immediately lost his grin. His face became serious.

“You’re back late. Where have you been?”

Today, he had learned a lot at the factory, including the chaos that had unfolded in his absence.

The financial records were in disarray.

It doesn’t make sense–I’ve only been gone for a few months. How could Caroline have changed so much in such a short time?

“Now that Edwin’s back, you’d better tell the truth and come up with a good explanation. Otherwise, this ‘won’t end well for you!”