Jayden Clothing's factory was the third largest in Angelbay. The clothing factory produced clothes at a fast speed with an attached textile workshop. Caroline would need to figure out a way to get Jayden to help her tonight!-At 4:00 p.m., Caroline instructed Mary to bring her clothes. Mary helped Caroline to change and asked, "Are you going to leave the hospital when your wounds aren't fully healed yet, Ms. Shenton?"Caroline nodded. "I have to attend to some matters. Tell the doctor I'm going home to grab something if he asks.""Do you really have to go? You're going to need new stitches if your wounds open up," said Mary in concern.Caroline smiled. "Don't worry, I'm just attending a business gathering.""Business gathering? You can't drink, Ms. Shenton!" Mary cautioned. Caroline said, "Don't worry. I have my own boundaries."Mary did not comment further when she noticed that Caroline was determined. She called Neil after Caroline got changed and left, but Neil did n
Alex stuffed the photo into the folder and weakly said, "I'm sorry. I won't intervene anymore."He had no choice but to empathize with Evan's situation. If he were in Evan's shoes, he would probably suspect Caroline too. Trying to imagine how Evan felt when he saw the tragic state of his mother's death was nearly impossible.No one could think clearly when faced with such a tragic loss, especially the loss of a mother.Evan closed the drawer and locked it. Then, he stood up, glanced at his watch, and asked, "Is there anything else?"Alex asked, "Would you like to join me for dinner?""I have a business gathering. You're free to go," Evan replied as he picked up his jacket.Alex nodded. "Alright, then."-At 5:30 p.m., Caroline arrived at Regal Restaurant and called Paige from the car.Paige said dully, "Carol."Caroline could hear the difference in Paige's tone and asked concerningly, "What's going on?"Paige said guiltily, "Carol, I don't know how to tell you this. I found
Caroline had no idea that Evan and Reuben saw her.Reuben was stunned. "That person looks like Ms. Shenton, sir."Evan's gaze dimmed."Isn't she in the hospital? Why is she here? Can she drink?" Reuben questioned. Evan frowned and looked at Reuben in displeasure. "Why don't you ask her yourself if you want to know so badly?"Reuben realized he had spoken out of turn, so he hastily looked away. "I'm sorry, sir."Evan walked into the private room opposite Caroline's. -Meanwhile, in Room 303.Caroline and Jayden sat down after shaking hands.Caroline said, "Mr. Curry, I brought you the liquor you like."Caroline placed the bottle on the table and beckoned the waiter to open it.Jayden's eyes lit up. "You are generous indeed. I can't afford this drink on normal days."Caroline said smilingly, "You're so good at joking, Mr. Curry. I heard from your wife you have a collection of good liquors at home."Jayden's smile faded as soon as his wife was mentioned. "Ms. Shenton, a ho
Jayden's hand continued to roam on Caroline's shoulder. "I always enjoy discussing work after a few drinks, Ms. Shenton."Caroline felt anxious—she understood Jayden's intentions.'He just wants me to get drunk so he can manipulate me, right? He'll only agree to work with me once he gets what he wants!'Caroline took a deep breath. "Mr. Curry, you know the challenges my company faces with the incomplete factory construction. Given your experience in this field, you understand the complexities of such issues. If we collaborate now, we can mutually benefit in the long run. Isn't this a great opportunity?"Jayden's hand subtly shifted on Caroline's shoulder, and he chuckled. "Ms. Shenton, my company is thriving. It's you who's facing difficulties."Jayden leaned closer to Caroline, and his alcohol-laden breath washed over her.He lifted Caroline's chin with a lustful gaze. "You need to approach this differently if you want my favor."Caroline's gaze turned cold. "Since you're not i
Evan felt wavering for no apparent reason. "You still owe me an explanation on my mother's matter!"Caroline sneered. "Explanation? Sure, I'll give you one!" Caroline raised her chin at Evan, grabbed his hand, and placed it on her throat. "Here's the explanation! Take it if you want!"Evan's solemn eyes narrowed when he felt the moist warmth of Caroline's body. "Don't make me, Caroline!""Make you? It's not that you've never done this! If you're so sure I did it, kill me then! Don't tell me you don't want my life! Rather than being interrogated over and over again, you might as well take my life so I can die with your mother!" Caroline said shakily. "You want me to acknowledge I caused your mother's death, right? I shall tell you now, then! I did it on purpose. I killed your mother on purpose to seek revenge on you. I want to see your pain. Will that be enough?"She couldn't bear how he repeatedly mentioned his mother. The stress had overwhelmed her ever since his mother's pa
Neil headed to the third floor and discovered Caroline lying face-down on a table as he approached the empty room. He removed his jacket, approached her, and covered her with it.Startled, Caroline only found relief when she sat up and saw Neil. She averted her gaze to hide her swollen eyes, but Neil noticed."Why are you crying, Carol?" Neil inquired.Caroline fibbed, "I reopened my wound, and it hurt, so I cried."She didn't want to mention Evan, fearing it would lead to a fight with her brother.Neil frowned and said gently yet firmly, "Let's return to the hospital. You can't leave without informing someone, no matter the reason."Caroline stood up and agreed, "Sure."-At Xander Residence.Daniella invited Grayson to play chess after dinner.Smiling, Grayson asked, "Why the sudden interest in playing chess with me today?"Pouring coffee for Grayson, Daniella expressed with a sad look, "I'm sorry for causing you worry during this time, Grandpa. I think it's better for me
Grayson glanced at Daniella in surprise and appeared pleased for a brief moment. Thomas nodded at Daniella but did not express his gratitude verbally.Thomas and Greta headed upstairs after briefly chatting with Grayson.Yuliana asked as soon as they returned to the room, "Father, why did Daniella summon you downstairs earlier?"Thomas checked the corridor, shut the door, and said, "Daniella told your grandfather to let me back into the company."Yuliana was astonished. 'So, it's done with just a few words from Daniella?'Greta sat down and said solemnly, "What do you think about this, Tom?""Nothing much. I still don't think she is my sister's daughter!" Thomas said. Yuliana said, "Grandpa has acknowledged her, and the DNA test has been verified, Father. What you think doesn't make a difference!"Greta glanced at her foolish daughter and said, "Yulia, don't meddle with this matter. Go back to your room first."Yuliana wanted to say something but nodded and returned to her
After hanging up, Caroline still felt doubtful. Neil got out of the restroom coincidentally. Caroline pondered for a while before telling Neil about the situation. Neil sat down and looked at Caroline with a faint smile. "What do you think?"Caroline said, "I don't know. It will make me look like I don't trust her if I don't accept her kind intention."Neil nodded. "If you can't find anything unusual, you might as well accept her kind offer and go with the flow. However, I'm convinced her effort to help you get a factory should be fine in view of her diligence. You can set your mind at ease and use the factory."Caroline put down the phone. "Understood. I'll do that."Neil dried his hands with a napkin. "Carol, would you like to meet Uncle Tom?"Caroline was stunned. "Uncle Tom?"Neil nodded. "He just returned to the country. They will surely be delighted to know you're our mother's daughter."Caroline smiled bitterly. "I'm not planning on acknowledging the relatives. It's