As Caroline's gaze fixated on Evan's cold and elegant face, disturbing images of him and Daniella having sex flashed through her mind. The mixture of heartache and disgust overwhelmed her.She swiftly raised her hand, slapping away his outstretched hand, unable to contain her mocking tone. "What on earth did I do to provoke you, Evan?!"Evan scoffed in response. "You presented me with a gift as soon as I returned from my trip."A gift... Caroline panicked. Daniella shouldn't have divulged her pregnancy to him. It wouldn't bring her any advantage, after all. "I have no idea what you're talking about!"She turned her gaze away, unable to meet his cold eyes."Feeling guilty, are we?" Evan's eyes turned even colder as he noticed the fear lingering deep within her eyes. "You brought a man home and flirted with him, didn't you?!"Caroline couldn't help but scoff at the recollection of Scott's behavior outside Villa Rossa. That was flirting?What about what he did?Anger surged with
Caroline found herself at a loss for words in that moment. The weight of Neil's melancholy had permeated the air since they had stepped foot into the villa. The overwhelming sadness was suffocating for her."My parents have passed away. I'm left with only my younger sister, but she's currently missing," Neil confessed, his voice heavy with grief.As he finished speaking, he reached for a photo album on the shelf and handed it to Caroline. "I believe these pictures will help you understand and perhaps alleviate the hostility between us."Caroline accepted the album and began flipping through its pages. She saw numerous photos of a woman and a little girl. As she continued, a sense of guilt washed over her.It seemed that Neil had not been lying before. The resemblance between her and his mother was striking, and even more so with the little girl. The only difference was that Caroline had a mother, and it wasn't the woman in the photos.Caroline returned the album, realizing her mis
Caroline felt a pang in her heart when Evan mentioned resentment. She had held onto it tightly, but had he made any effort to address it? She was unsure if he had discovered something but chose to ignore it for the sake of protecting Daniella. The uncertainty was unbearable, and the pain inside her continued to grow with no sign of resolution.Looking at him, she scoffed and said, "You can say whatever you want, Evan, but you're getting engaged. It's unfair to Ms. Love that you're preoccupied with my issues, isn't it?"Evan's face turned chillingly cold. "Caroline, once you step out of MK, you won't get a chance to return."Her heart skipped a beat at his words, but she found solace in the fact that he was willing to let her go. Maintaining a smile, she replied, "Thank you for everything over the past three years, Evan. From now on, I wish you and Ms. Love a lifetime of happiness and love!"With that, she placed her resignation letter in Evan's hand and left without looking bac
She was not pregnant yet. He must continue visiting her!Nic's eyes burned with intensity. "Evan's men have uncovered some information about me. I'm concerned that they might track me down.""He’s still investigating?" Daniella asked.He nodded. "Not only that, I found out I was being followed here."Daniella was taken aback, almost jumping up. "Then why did you still come?""Keep pushing me, and you'll meet your end!" His glare was chilling. "You'll live only as long as I allow it, and you'll die when I decide!"Suppressing her anger, she clenched her teeth. She despised her inability to fight him.For now, she had no choice but to obey him, like an obedient girl.But once she became pregnant, she vowed to silence him forever.There was no way she would let a man who knew her deepest secrets continue to exist.Taking a deep breath, she asked, "What do we do now?"A faint smirk appeared on his lips. "I want to capture those who followed me before Evan finds out."*On Wedn
Mason handed Caroline a tissue, empathetically offering support. "I understand that accepting this situation is difficult, but crying now won't change anything."Caroline, unaware of her tears until he pointed them out, accepted the tissue with a lowered head. Her voice carried a hint of moodiness as she muttered, "I'm sorry."He responded calmly, "It happens."After collecting herself, Caroline lifted her gaze and addressed Mr. Hall. "Mr. Hall, my mom mentioned in her letter that you might be able to help me."Mr. Hall retrieved a document from his backpack and handed it to her, saying, "I can provide assistance, but it comes at a cost. In my line of work, we don't offer help out of kindness. It's for our livelihood, and I hope you understand."Nodding in acknowledgment, Caroline accepted the document, which contained a list of prices for various services. She quickly skimmed through the prices and found them within her budget."Money isn't the issue," she asserted, looking dire
Caroline withdrew her arm from Yuliana's grip, her expression calm and composed. "Ms. Xander, you seem a bit behind on the news. I'm not the woman currently with Evan. It's Daniella Love, the deputy head of the company's fashion design department.""If you're looking to create trouble, you should approach Daniella, not me."Yuliana's shock was evident. "Who?!"Caroline repeated, trying to spare her any further confusion. "Daniella Love."Yuliana's face contorted, revealing her heartbreak. "How did that happen? Why did Evan seek another woman?"After muttering to herself, Yuliana suddenly raised her head and glared at Caroline. "Are you lying to me, you bitch? Evan's not like that!"Caroline was rendered speechless.'Did she just call me a bitch?'Does she think my patience knows no limits?'Caroline scoffed, unable to contain her disbelief. "Ms. Xander, if you truly like Evan, why don't you have a conversation with Daniella and ask her to step aside? Oh, but be careful not to
Her words made the simple meal sound like a special date.Caroline regarded her with a cold gaze, but before she could utter a word, Neil interjected. His voice was calm and pleasant. It dissipated Caroline's anxiety."Evan, it's been a while."Neil's intervention was apt. Caroline had no connection to Evan anymore, and she no longer needed to fret about his misunderstandings.Evan's countenance reflected a chilling indifference as he mumbled, "You seem to be enjoying yourself."Neil chuckled and remarked, "Well, it's quite delightful."Daniella gazed up at Evan and remarked, "Evan, don't you think Caroline and this gentleman make a splendid match?"Evan's gloomy eyes revealed no emotions as he pursed his lips and replied curtly, "Hmm."Neil glanced at Daniella, then averted his gaze and suggested to Caroline, "Shall we go? I'll give you a ride home."Caroline intended to decline but hesitated when he added, "It's not safe there at night."With thoughts of her baby's well-bei
Caroline spun around and found the phone.Upon seeing the unfamiliar number displayed on the screen, a frown involuntarily creased her forehead.Who was it calling her in the middle of the night?Compelled by curiosity, she shrugged off the blanket and quietly slipped out of the room to answer the call. With bated breath, she awaited the caller's introduction."Hello? Is this Caroline? This is Angelbay Prison," the voice on the other end revealed.'Prison?'Caroline's heart started to flutter with unease. "What's going on?""I regret to inform you that your father passed away at the prison at 3:52 AM. Please come to claim his body tomorrow," the voice informed her solemnly.Caroline's mind went blank, a wave of disbelief crashing over her."Bradley... he's dead?" she murmured in disbelief.Slowly, Caroline lowered the phone, her eyes filled with an overwhelming sense of shock.Despite harboring resentment toward Bradley, she couldn't deny the hardships he endured while carin