As human beings, whether they are men or women, the least they should have should have is to be responsible and responsible for what they have done.

Caroline felt that she couldn't talk to a man who was full of lies, and that would definitely lower her standards.

Instead of looking at George Wickham's flushed and blue face, Caroline went upstairs with her skirt and away from the dance hall at Netherfield Manor.

At the corner of the stairs, she saw Darcy, who was standing there, I don't know how long, "Mr. Darcy?" Caroline was a little surprised, didn't he say he wasn't interested in the ball?

The other party was also stunned for a moment when he saw Caroline, and his eyes flashed, "Miss Caroline, why are you here?" ”

Caroline raised an eyebrow, "Sir, that's the question I want to ask you." ”

"Ahem." Darcy coughed lightly, "I thought the attraction of the ball should be great for the young ladies, especially when a group of handsome officers came to the ball. ”

Oh...... What kind of fuss is this strange tone......

Caroline paused, glanced at Darcy in surprise, and was stunned to notice his somewhat stiff figure, "...... You're right, sir, officers, especially rich single officers, are of course the objects sought after by young ladies. ”

Darcy clenched his fists without a trace, "Miss......"

"For example, I met Mr. Wickham." She shrugged, caught a glimpse of the man's suddenly frozen body, and sighed in her heart, it was Mr. Darcy's character that would allow that guy to continue to run rampant.

But this is the appearance of a gentleman, and if Mr. Darcy had attacked Wickham, who had caused him and his sister harm like a sharp weapon, he would have lost his most essential characteristic, and there would not have been so many people fascinated by him.

"What did he say?" Darcy asked, stiffening the corners of his mouth.

Caroline lowered her eyelashes, "He said that he knew him, sir, and that you had wronged him because you were jealous of old Mr. Darcy's favor for him, and gave away the priesthood that belonged to him. He says that Georgiana loves him, and although he thinks Georgiana is good, she is your sister after all. ”

“…… Is it. ”

The man slowly released his clenched fist, his eyes slowly turned dark black, like thick ink that could not be dissolved, he pursed his lips and frowned, and the whole person seemed to fall into great disappointment and ...... In the midst of ridicule.

Although he didn't say a word, Caroline could feel his mixed emotions.

"Do you believe him?" Eventually, he asked the question.

Darcy had a panicked feeling for the second time, the first time when his father was gone, and the second time, because he was afraid to hear an affirmative answer from Miss Caroline.

"Sir, do you think I'm going to believe a man who is full of lies?" Darcy was stunned, and the young lady in front of her tilted her head lightly, as if she was puzzled by this question.

"If even the most elegant gentleman I have ever known is rumored to be a jealous, arrogant, and arrogant man, then why should I stand here and talk to him?"

Even Darcy's own didn't notice that his heart, which had been hanging high in the air, had quietly fallen to the ground.

Miss Caroline smiled at him and went back to her room, leaving Darcy alone in her place.

The irrepressible joy was about to burst through his throat, and he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.

“…… But I'm an arrogant man, miss......"

Even if I am like this, can I get your praise?

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Caroline didn't stay long in the room before she picked up the letter in the drawer, read it again, then paused for a moment, then stood up and began to pack up.

She had told Charles yesterday that she was going back to London early, that David's affairs needed to be dealt with, and that the letter to Baron Hall, in which he said that he wanted to cooperate, and that the new nobles were always eager to integrate into these industries, and that he wished to speak with Miss and Mr. Bingley about cooperation if he could, and that they would agree.

Charles jumped up at the time, "This guy looks uneasy and kind!" You can't be fooled by Caroline! ”

"It's just cooperation, brother, you think too much, and I'm not interested in that kind of person." Caroline rolled her eyes, her male gods are all single-minded, okay? How could it be similar to a man as attentive as Baron Hall!

"You don't have an idea, but this guy has it when you look at it!" Charles said bitterly, "I didn't think about it last time at the prom, but that time at the docks, Caroline, look at what that guy thinks of you!" ”

"Gentlemanly manners, Charles."

"Who cares about it! Hey, you have to listen to me give you an analysis, Baron Hall wants to cooperate, why don't you find me, but find you, this is etiquette, I'm your brother! And why don't we wait until we go back, everyone in the factory knows we're here for a vacation! ”

The more Charles talked, the more angry he became, feeling that this baron was coveting his sister, although he wanted to marry Caroline off quickly, but if it was a playboy like Baron Hall, he thought that he should still need to think about it.

Caroline asks Charles if he wants to go with him, after all, he says he wants to see two people.

"I'm just in name," Charles said sourly...... "that guy just wants to see you, Caroline." ”

"Huh, huh?" Miss Lady sneered indecently, "I think it's Charles, you want to stay at Netherfield Manor for a while, right?" For Jane? ”

Seeing his sudden embarrassment, Caroline rolled her eyes, "You really like ......"

Who knew that his brother suddenly became serious, "Caroline, I'm not." ”

"What's that?"

Charles restrained his smile, he knew that it was impossible for him to be with Miss Jane, whether it was from the family or the personality, they were not very compatible, but Miss Jane was indeed an amiable, kind and beautiful young lady, and he could not deny the attraction of this young lady to him. If he could, of course, he wanted Miss Jane to have a decent family, relatives who were not annoying, and a character who could boldly express her heart.

"I'm just trying not to regret it." Charles smiled wryly and turned his head, reluctant to say more.

Caroline was stunned for a moment, and a trace of unbearability flashed in her heart. The brother she watched since childhood seems to have finally grown up, emotionally speaking, Charles originally lacked maternal care, Louisa is not a standard eldest sister, and he is not a coquettish sister, his cognition of women, itself is somewhat insufficient, met such a beautiful Miss Jane Bennett, Charles's first thought must be their deceased mother.

Fledgling plot.

Charles deeply understands that he and Jane are not a good match, but from a certain point of view, it also arouses his inner rebellion and impulse, although he is not aware of it, but subconsciously tells him that it is good to go crazy for once.

"But, Charles, reality cannot be escaped." Although she couldn't bear it, Caroline couldn't help but remind him how cruel reality really is.

That night, Charles was stunned for a long time.

Charles knocked on her door this morning, and wondered how he figured it out, and said to Caroline with dark circles in his eyes that he would go with him when the ball was over.

"What about Mr. Darcy?"

“…… I forgot to talk to him. Charles said dumbfounded at the door, Caroline covered her eyes with a sad face, how could she have such a stupid brother.

"Then that, that, I will talk to him now, if we leave, he and Luisa's family will be left, isn't it a little ......"

"I don't care, you go and say it!"

Someone instantly escapes reality.

Later, Charles told him that Darcy had decided to leave as well, but instead of going with them, he needed to make a trip to Captain Cartel first.

Caroline opened her mouth to say that Wickham was there too, but swallowed it back.

I believe that Mr. Darcy's IQ will not be stupid enough to tear him up directly_(:зゝ∠)_

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In December, Mr. and Mrs. Bentley returned to London.

But there was no storm in the social circle, after all, neither of them was particularly keen on socializing, that is, Margaret came to see Caroline after she found out.

"Long time no see, darling." When she came, she also brought good lamb, saying that she wanted to comfort Miss Jiao who had returned from the countryside.

"Hey, it's not as bad as you say." Caroline patted Margaret on the back, and then gave the lamb to Mrs. Fapha and told her to cook a good meal to entertain Margaret.

"Mr. Charles." Margaret greeted him with a smile, and the other party returned the salute, and the three of them came to the sofa in the living room as they spoke.

Caroline sat there and crossed her legs, her aura full of energy, "Say, what's the matter here?" ”

Margaret froze in place, smiling dryly, "Look at what you said, I'm not here to see you, what can I do?" ”

"Okay, then I'll ask a different question." Caroline was as good as she was, "Who did you hear about my return?" ”

Margaret: "............ QAQ dear, can you please not be so sensitive.

After staring at Caroline for three seconds, the young lady of the Kent family chose to give up, and she hunched her shoulders and muttered, "Ah, okay, okay! Caroline, you really don't let people live, I heard from my cousin......"

"Cousin?" Charles was stunned for a moment, and immediately reacted, "Ah! I'll just say! Caroline, that guy just didn't have a good heart! We've only been back for a day, and all of London knows about it?! ”

"Aha......" Margaret said dryly, "Anyway, it's my cousin who said you're back, let me come and see you, it just so happens that I haven't seen you for a long time." She took the opportunity to say, "Winter is coming, how are your sheepskin products?" I want to customize a new shawl! ”

Caroline took a sip of milk tea lightly, and glanced at her neatly, "So that's what I do?" Say, what the hell are you doing? ”

Margaret: ".................. My brother said he wanted to invite you to my house for a while, and he wanted to invite you to dinner. ”

Caroline: Hehe, I'll just say Margaret, what kind of heart you have.

Charles: Who dares to touch my sister if I don't agree?!