Chapter 65

Caroline finally fell asleep late in the night.

Kirk went to the bathroom to take a cold shower. It was only after two hours under the water that the desire was washed away.

When he came out, he saw Caroline sleeping on the bed. Only her face was above the covers. In sleep, she wasn't like she usually was when awake. She frowned instead of smiling. It was as if she had some difficult problem she couldn't solve.

Kirk couldn't help but kiss her forehead.

When he straightened, he found himself aroused again. Annoyed, he went downstairs and stood in the cool breeze.

Kirk's phone rang as he reached downstairs.

Seeing the caller ID on the screen, his expression darkened. "Dad."

"I knew you wouldn't be asleep yet," Ivan Morrison said. "How's business in Easton?"

"I'm buying several large makeup companies." Kirk's voice was cool. "I think they'll be settled next month. After that, I'll proceed to the next target."

Ivan laughed. "I knew it would be fine as long as you were handling it.