Draco questioned, "You don't know? Did you forget working with Evan to deal with Casey and me?"Caroline endured the dizziness and frowned. "When did I do that?""Quit acting clueless!" Draco cried out angrily. "You two put on quite a show!"You initially fueled public opinion against us before suddenly changing your stance. That led everyone to scold Casey and me!"You did that to stop Casey from entering the company and exploit this situation, right?"Caroline listened quietly and finally understood why she had been brought there. She then sneered. "I didn't do this, and Evan wouldn't stoop so low to harm himself either."Also, what good would it do me? I have no interest in Evan and don't want to be with him!"So, I'm not trying to take advantage of this."Draco narrowed his eyes. "Can you swear you never wanted to be with Evan once you're back? If not, explain why you kept his mother at home."Caroline stared directly at Draco. While gritting her teeth, she sat up. "Will y
Yuliana pouted her fiery red lips and approached to hook her arm with Neil's. She then said coquettishly, "Yeah, I came back yesterday. Neil, I've been calling your name for a while, but you didn't hear me. Which pretty girl caught your eye?"Neil chuckled. "Stop that. I wasn't looking at anyone."Yuliana did not believe him and looked around. When she saw Daniella, deep disdain rose in her eyes. "Neil, does Daniella look like Aunt Lyra? I don't think so!"Neil smiled. "They're not bound by blood at all. Of course, they don't look alike."Daniella turned abruptly when she felt Neil's gaze and was taken aback to see Yuliana. Soon, she recalled that Yuliana was Grayson's biological granddaughter. With a smile on her face, she adjusted her handbag and walked toward Yuliana.However, Yuliana scoffed as Daniella approached and spoke sarcastically when they came face to face. "Wearing a luxurious gown doesn't make you a noble young lady."Daniella responded with a sweet smile. "Yulia,
Neil frowned. He knew that the article had condemned Evan's mother, but he sensed someone secretly pulling the strings, leading public opinion astray.He had no interest in uncovering the puppeteer behind it all. The Jordans' feud was none of his concern. However, he couldn't stand the thought of Draco involving Caroline.Neil glanced at Xander Residence before he departed, still unable to release his pent-up emotions after five years. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, hit the accelerator, and sped away.-A fleet of black cars parked in front of Jordan Residence. The door of the Maybach swung open, and a man in a black suit emerged, standing rigidly before the house. His aura was chilling, and his expression terrifying.Reuben approached and reported, "Sir, the subordinates say Ms. Shenton is here too."Evan remained silent but entered the house. A faint, metallic scent tinged the air as he stepped into the living room. His expression changed subtly when he saw the badly ba
Draco laughed loudly. "Alright then. This woman means nothing to you."He fixed his gaze on Caroline and spoke slowly. "Did you catch that, Caroline? You're nothing more than his pawn, someone he'll discard once he's done using you! Your love doesn't matter to him."Why did you try to gain his favor by revealing his mother's situation? If you were to disappear now, he'd barely spare you a second thought!"Caroline looked back at Draco, her voice hoarse. "Aren't you the one who should feel sad? Evan's mother grew tired of explaining herself because your family never believed in others. What else was left for her to clarify?"Draco frowned. "What's so sad about me?"Caroline sneered. "Isn't it sad that you forgave your own son when he slept with your wife?"Draco slapped Caroline as her voice trailed off. "Your wish will be granted today since you seem so eager to die!"He seized a bodyguard's gun and aimed it at Caroline's head.Evan's eyes widened in shock, and fear overwhelmed
Neil angrily pushed away Julian's hands. "Evan, you'll regret what you did today, sooner or later! Carol is right not to get back with you because you've never trusted her!"Turning around, Neil got in the car and drove off with Caroline. Evan remained in the same spot, his expression cold and pained. He would never have abandoned Caroline if it weren't for what she had done. He took a deep breath, looked away, and headed to the car, exuding a sense of desolation. -Caroline was rushed to the hospital. When she was transferred to the ward from the emergency department, her head and body were wrapped in bandages. She didn't flinch or make a sound while receiving stitches, as if she were oblivious to the pain. Neil was heartbroken but didn't know how to comfort her. He knew she hadn't moved on from Evan, and the latter had once again broken her heart. -In the evening, Paige visited Caroline. Tears welled up in her eyes when she saw Caroline lying on the bed, covered i
Tyler jumped from the chair, his voice icy. "Come upstairs. We need to ask you something."Paige hesitated, preparing herself to follow the children upstairs. They eyed her closely as if she were a suspect."Why are you lying about Mommy being in the hospital?" Tyler's tone remained cold.Liora chimed in. "We saw the surveillance footage. We know Mommy was badly hurt."Axel's eyes filled with worry. "Have you visited Mommy in the hospital?"Their questions dumbfounded Paige. "Please, don't make this difficult. Carol didn't want me to tell you. She doesn't want you to worry."Tyler grunted. "So, you wouldn't have told us if we hadn't asked."Liora asked, "Godmother, how is Mommy?"Axel stared at Paige, awaiting her response.Paige finally answered, "Your mother is strong! She was in good shape when I visited her earlier. She just has some skin injuries. Otherwise, she's fine. She needs rest, so she can only come home after fully recovering."Paige's ears turned red from embarr
Alex entered the smoke-filled lounge and took a seat beside Evan. He noticed Evan's bruised mouth and bloodshot eyes just as he was about to probe for information.He remained silent, opened his liquor bottle, and poured it into his glass. "It's no fun drinking alone. Let me join you," he said, clinking his glass against Evan's.Alex finished his drink in one swift gulp and then poured another glass without a word.After a long pause, Evan finally spoke. "You're here to ask me about Caroline, aren't you?"Visibly frustrated, Alex retorted, "Am I the type of person who cares about everyone but not his best friend?"Evan smirked. "Indeed, you're not. However, that doesn't mean you're not curious.""Evan, I get that you're in a bad mood, but your words hurt," said Alex, frowning.Evan placed his glass down, calmly staring at a spot as he casually stated, "I can't forgive her for what she did.""Are you still suspicious that Caroline was behind Jamie's story being published?" asked
Caroline sneered. "Evan, you suspect that I did it just because I was with your mother? Is this beneficial to me? Did I do it just for the pleasure of seeking revenge?""Or else?" asked Evan. "I'm not a fool! Can't you investigate who did it with your capability? Why would I do it at the risk of being resented by you?"Evan scrutinized Caroline and could not see that she was lying. Noticing that Evan was quiet, Caroline said weakly, "I don't have a reason to seek revenge on you, and you didn't do anything that wronged me either. I don't resent you for not saving me five years ago because of Daniella. I just want to stay away from you!"Evan felt his heart wrench in pain upon hearing that. "Alright. Even if you're not the culprit, I would still want to ask you this. Why did you allow my mother to get onto the Ferris wheel by herself?"Caroline's gaze dimmed when the incident was brought up.She said in guilt, "I'm sorry.""Does saying sorry make up for the mistake you made? Yo