Chapter 1343

Alas, no one could turn back time.

After a minute of hesitation, Corinne gritted her teeth and answered the call. Her phone felt heavy and dangerous in her hand, as if it were a ticking bomb.

Her hands trembled as she said, "Ms. Evans."

Corinne was completely taken aback by the way Caroline sounded. There wasn't the slightest hint of fury in Caroline's voice. In fact, she even sounded happy.

"I heard that you got involved in embezzlement."

"Let me explain!" Corinne exclaimed. It didn't matter whether Caroline sounded calm or mad at her anymore. All Corinne wanted to do at the moment was explain and defend herself.

"There's no need to explain yourself," Caroline said. "I know you must have had your reasons for doing this. I believe in you. You're my friend, after all."

Her voice was sincere. "I trust that you'll spend the money on the company. Am I right?"

Corinne was rendered speechless. She hadn't expected Caroline to say something like that. Even an elderly person with