Cupid's Arrow hit me hard!

Caroline nodded and said, "I'd like to have some ice cream. Check if you can get me a cup of it on your way here. Any brand will do as long as it's in a cup."

That way, it would not be messy to eat.

She had always preferred to eat ice cream from a cup.

Under normal circumstances, Mr. Fletcher would advise her against consuming something full of sugar, but given her bad mood tonight, a little sweet pick-me-up would not hurt and he gently obeyed her request.

Caroline ended the call only after she got his response.

She placed her phone on the desk and stood up to walk over to the window.

The Fisher Enterprise office building was not as tall as Queen Enterprise, but it still had a few extra floors compared to the surrounding buildings.

Caroline's office was just one level below the top floor. Standing by the window in her office, she had a commanding view of the nearby structures.

Jensburg was a bustling city, especially at night when the streets were crowded and illuminated by vibrant lights.

While others were out enjoying their evening, she was still working in her office.

Despite being the highest decision-maker in the company during her mother's absence, she felt isolated. Some employees would try to undermine her, especially her three brothers, who did not regard her highly both publicly and privately.

They conspired against her and made work difficult for her.

To appear vulnerable, every time she was faced with the challenges that were her own brothers, Caroline would let herself be brought to tears on the spot. Then she would leave the scene and have a fellow vice president confront her brothers to ensure that work could proceed smoothly. This strategy gave her brothers the impression that she could only exert power by acting tough.

If her brothers would not let her have an easy time, she would not make it easy for them either.

They had mistresses and affairs, disloyal to their marriages. She told her sisters-in-law about their husbands' infidelity, causing disputes between the couples. The brothers were troubled, and their focus at work diminished. She aimed to gather some evidence of their wrongdoings.

When their mother returned, she would present the case to her.

Adrian, the eldest brother, was quite capable and held a significant position in the company. There were three vice presidents in the company, and both she and Adrian held the same position. The third vice president was an old and respected figure within the company.

Even the arrogant Adrian showed respect for this third vice president.

Caroline understood that Belinda would not take action against her brothers.

That was a challenge left for her.

After comprehending Belinda's intentions, she could not help but sigh. Her birth mother was indeed ruthless.

It was no wonder she could resort to fratricide, rise to the position of the family head, and tightly grasp the reins of power within the Fisher family for so many years, making it extremely difficult for others to resist.

Many criticized Belinda behind her back.

However, they could only show reverence in her presence. They might have ambitions, but they dared not take any action.

They all feared Belinda's methods.

Being a daughter of the Fisher family, she was destined to inherit the position. Caroline realized she was becoming increasingly ruthless and heartless too.

Those who aspired to achieve greatness could not afford to be soft-hearted.

After standing at the window for a few minutes, Caroline adjusted her emotions. She turned back to her desk and shut down her computer. She placed it in her bag and picked up her phone and car keys. She then slung her laptop bag over her shoulder and exited her office.

She found her secretary had already left for the day.