Caroline removed her sunglasses and glared at Neil. "I'm doing this so I don't cause trouble for you, you know.""Ah? Why do you say that?" Neil asked, smiling.Caroline continued. "You're going to hold a press conference, right? It will affect you if we don't align in our statements, won't it?"Neil gently touched Caroline's still-swollen cheek, his eyes filled with sympathy. "Don't worry about me. I will stick to the facts when I explain everything."Caroline asked, "Aren't you concerned that your grandfather will blame you?""I'll stand by what I've said. Everyone must take responsibility for their actions." Neil pulled back his arm, and his expression gradually turned cold. Caroline was about to speak when Neil's phone rang. He glanced at Caroline when he noticed Grayson was calling. "Speak of the devil."Caroline leaned against the chair. "Answer the call."Neil nodded and accepted it. "Neil, have you checked the Internet? You should know what to say in the press conf
Laila was shocked. "Why are you saying that, Mr. Price? Paige has—"Alex didn't let Laila respond. "Who says you can't feel tired at work? Is it Evan? I'll ask him later. Let's find out if he's the one behind that silly rule or if you enacted it without his approval."Laila panicked. "No, I didn't—"Alex scoffed. Moments later, he grabbed Paige by the wrist and said, "Let's go."Paige tried to break free, but Alex forcefully pulled her into his arms and into the elevator.Paige pushed Alex away as the elevator doors closed and said, "I don't need your heroic rescue."Paige appeared stubborn on the outside, but she felt a sense of relief inside. No one had ever stood up for her like that, except her parents and Caroline. She had been feeling extremely exhausted for the past few days, lacking the energy for any arguments.Alex had indeed come to her aid."No, I'm just protecting someone dear," Alex said with a smile.Paige grumbled, "I won't talk to disloyal people."Alex promp
"Sure," Daniella said as she picked up the agreement from the table.Glancing over it, she felt a surge of contempt. The agreement stipulated that Evan would determine the duration of her stay based on Axel's condition, with a maximum limit of one year.If she mistreated Axel during this time, she would have to pay hefty compensation and face legal consequences. Moreover, she was prohibited from residing at Villa Rosa during her caretaking period and forbidden from entering the company or approaching Evan under the guise of caring for the child.Daniella shivered as she read these clauses. She wondered, 'With so many restrictions, what can I actually do that will benefit Casey?'Turning each page of the agreement, she discovered that Evan would pay her a staggering 70,000,000 dollars once Axel had recovered. Daniella's eyes widened in shock, and a rush of emotions overwhelmed her.'70,000,000 dollars... I've never received this much money from the Xanders all these years! Evan is
Caroline: [The hidden relationship scandal…]Neil: [That's just speculation. I haven't confirmed it.]Before Caroline could reply, a new top-searched post appeared on her phone screen.[Grayson Xander was urgently admitted to the hospital! Proof of TYC's CEO marrying into the influential family!]Caroline had to admit that these journalists were experts at exaggerating.Her phone buzzed.Paige called just as Caroline was irritated by the journalist's sensationalism.Caroline answered, and Paige burst into laughter. "I might die of laughter, Carol! Have you seen the press conference? The netizens' imagination is incredible!"Caroline massaged her temples. "Why are you joining in the fun too?""No, I'm just curious how shocked they'll be when they find out the truth. Their jaws will drop when the girlfriend turns into the sister. The word 'family' is enough to make them go wild!" Paige was still laughing uncontrollably.Caroline glanced out the window. "You seem to be in a good
In the evening, Caroline received a text from Casey.Casey: [So, you're dating Neil Xander?]She was disgusted.Caroline: [I don't think that's any of your business.]Casey: [It isn't, but I bet I'll enjoy Evan's reaction.]Caroline muttered to herself, "You pervert!"Caroline: [Can we cancel the meeting tonight?]Casey: [You shouldn't mix up two different matters. I'll see you at 8:00 p.m.]Caroline couldn't understand why Casey chose Grand East Hospital as the meeting place. Even if it belonged to Evan, he might not check the surveillance cameras. If Casey had warned Evan, the latter would have called her, but she hadn't received any calls or texts from him.Caroline wondered, 'What's Casey's goal?'She decided to stay at the company to work on her sketches.She headed to the hospital at 7:30 p.m. and arrived at nearly 8:00 p.m. Her phone rang as she parked. Seeing Casey's call, she picked up and asked, "Where are you?"Casey chuckled. "Why the rush to see me?"Suppressi
Evan looked past Casey at Caroline with a burning rage in his eyes. "Why are you still hanging out with him?"Caroline was on the verge of responding when Casey interjected, "Evan, you can't control someone's freedom like that.""Was I talking to you, jerk?" Evan yelled maliciously at Casey.Standing beside Evan, Daniella trembled, shocked to witness Evan so infuriated. It was her first time seeing him like that, and it made her realize how important Caroline was to him.Daniella couldn't help but wonder, 'Why is Casey spending time with Caroline again? Why are these guys taking her side?'Jealousy burned in Daniella's eyes as she watched the exchange unfold."Do I owe you an explanation?" Caroline's voice turned cold.Evan's anger flared as he retorted, "I just want to know why you're meeting Casey. Do you understand how terrible he is?"Caroline shot back, "Why is that any of your business? You're also keeping someone with questionable behavior close, right?" She cast a point
Daniella was rendered speechless. 'Why does Casey still need Caroline if I'm capable of helping him? Casey must be trying to get close to Caroline because I still haven't done enough! This must not happen again! I have to figure out a way to get Casey to take the initiative to seek my help!' she wondered.-Meanwhile, at the hospital entrance.Evan abruptly pulled Caroline into the car. After shutting the door, his anger became evident as he demanded, "Wet tissue, Reuben!"Startled, Reuben quickly handed Evan the requested wet tissue, though he was puzzled.Evan took the tissue and roughly wiped Caroline's hand, causing her skin to sting. She wanted to pull her arm away, but Evan snapped, "Try moving again!"Caroline frowned and retorted, "Evan, if you have an anger issue, take it out on someone else!"Evan tossed the wet tissue out of the window. "I never interfered in your relationship with Neil. So why do you keep meeting Casey?"Caroline was now agitated. "Why should you
"He's not a good person, and you have no idea how cunning he is," Evan said. "Caroline, promise me not to let yourself get hurt because of me."Tears streamed from Caroline's reddened eyes as she fought back sobs, biting her lower lip to stifle her cries. The pain in her chest made it hard to breathe after hearing his belated apology.'Why did he wait so long to say this? Why now, when our relationship can't continue?'A moist spot appeared on her shoulder.Caroline's body grew tense. 'Is he crying?'He had seemed so unshakable, impervious to emotions. But there he was with tears in his eyes, begging her to stay away from Casey.Caroline tried to speak, but her words choked in her throat. The car filled with a heavy sorrow.Evan eventually withdrew his arms and said tremblingly, "I won't bother you from now on. Go."Caroline wiped her tears and whispered, "Okay."She opened the door and left.Reuben was astonished at how quickly Caroline had departed.'Didn't Mr. Jordan forc