Chapter 18 Caroline had been waiting for Bianca to step in and support her , but to her shock , Bianca was quick to distance herself , even throwing her under the bus . " Aunt Bianca , I'm your niece ! " Caroline protested in a trembling voice . Bianca's gaze hardened as she stared coldly at Caroline . " Even if you were my daughter , I wouldn't defend you for something this foolish . " She turned to Julia and said with a smile , " Julia , please don't let Caroline's mistakes affect your opinion of me and David . " Julia understood Bianca was trying to curry favor , so she played along . " Of course , Aunt Bianca , you've always been fair and just . I would never blame you for someone else's problems . " She then fixed her eyes on Caroline . " Caroline , I'm running out of patience . " Even if Caroline hated to admit defeat , she had no choice but to stagger upright and bow in apology to Julia . " Ms. Yeomans , I'm sorry . I was narrow- minded and misjudged you . Please forgive me . " " 1 Though she apologized , her clenched fists and reddened eyes showed how much she resented it , as if she were suffering the greatest humiliation . Julia linked arms with Noah , giving Caroline a cool glance . " I guess I'm not very forgiving , especially when it comes to my fiance . " Since she was marrying Noah , she couldn't tolerate anyone else getting close to him . " I know you've had feelings for Noah for years , but from now on , he's my husband . You'd better keep those thoughts to yourself , because I'm not someone to be trifled with . " Julia's warning was clear , and the threat was real . Before Caroline could reply , Bianca chimed in , " Don't worry , Julia . The Shaw family has already gone bankrupt , and Caroline is just an orphan now . She's nowhere near worthy of the future head of the Vaughan family . " Not only are you the daughter of the Yeomans family , but you're also their only heiress . The role of the lady of this house was always meant for you . Caroline shot Bianca a furious glare . When she'd first come to the Vaughan estate , it was Bianca who told her that Noah was the most outstanding man in their social circle and that winning his favor could revive the Shaw family's fortunes . But now , Bianca didn't hesitate to cut ties with her to save herself . So much for family bonds . After Caroline apologized , Julia couldn't be bothered with her anymore . She ordered the staff to pack up all of Caroline's belongings and send her away from the estate . Before the family banquet , everyone in the Vaughan family thought Julia was a pushover . After all , she had been missing and lived with the Evans family for over 20 years . But after she put Caroline in her place , Julia earned their respect . From then on , everyone who met her treated her with deference . The next day , the helicopter landed at the top of the mountain . Today was the Miller Corporation's annual shareholders ' meeting . Since Noah had transferred all his Miller Corporation shares into Julia's name , all the shareholders were required to be present . Just before boarding , Noah seemed hesitant for the first time in his life . He didn't want Julia to return to Harbour City . He was worried she might get back together with Oliver . When Julia came out , Noah was still distracted . " What's wrong ? Didn't you sleep well last night ? " she asked . The night before , Julia stayed in Noah's room . They were both adults , and now that their feelings were clear , Noah didn't hold back . He made love to her over and over . Even by morning , the red marks still lingered on her waist . Noah shook his head and stared at Julia earnestly . " If Oliver tries to get back together with you when you return to Harbour City , what will you do ? " Julia , you loved him for so many years . I'm afraid that if he asks for you back , I'll lose you to him . "