Chapter 16

Even though Caroline refused to admit it, the truth was plain for everyone to see. Her fists clenched tightly, and she bit her lower lip so hard that tiny beads of blood appeared. When Caroline still didn't respond, Julia's face darkened. "Ms. Shaw, are you trying to go back on your word?" Everyone turned to stare at Caroline, waiting for her to embarrass herself. Caroline glared at Julia, clearly unwilling to give in. "Julia, do you really have to go this far? You're not even married into the Vaughan family yet, and you're already driving people out. "I live here too, but I don't even stay with Noah's family. My aunt is married to Noah's second uncle, so she's your aunt as well. And now, you want to kick her niece out?" Julia knew exactly what Caroline was up to. She just didn't want to leave, so she kept running her mouth. Julia's eyes turned cold as she said, "You started this, Caroline. You were the one who made the bet. Now that you've lost, you're saying I'm the one drivin