Chapter 769

The story of how Caroline and Maxwell got together was downright absurd, straight out of a cliché drama. It all started with a classic "hero saves the damsel in distress" scenario. A few days earlier, Caroline had gone to a karaoke bar with friends. During the night, she slipped away to use the restroom. In venues like that, practically everyone knew her as the infamous Miss Lohmann, so she rarely bothered having bodyguards tail her every move—especially not for a quick bathroom break. But as luck would have it, in those few minutes alone, she ran into a drunkard who, against all better judgment, decided to harass her. Though Caroline was known for being spoiled and headstrong, she was undeniably pretty. And despite her sharp tongue, she was still just a young woman—no match for a grown man’s strength. Just as the situation grew tense, Maxwell, who happened to be at the same place with friends and was also on his way to the restroom, heard the commotion. He stepped in, scowled at the d