Meanwhile, at Grand East Hospital.After a grueling four-hour surgery, the red light finally turned off. When Richie emerged, Evan felt so tense that he couldn't move a step.Richie sighed with relief and announced, "Mr. Jordan Jr.'s surgery was successful."This good news quickly lifted the heavy burden from Evan's shoulders.Evan nodded and instructed, "Ensure Axel receives the best medical care."Richie reassured him, "Don't worry, Mr. Jordan. We'll cure him, and our nurses will keep him company."Daniella also looked relieved. Her eyes were teary as she said, "Evan, I'm so glad to hear that."Evan glanced at her and smiled faintly. "Thank you."Daniella blushed, surprised, and stammered, "Y-You're welcome.""Let me treat you to a meal." After giving Richie a few more instructions, Evan turned to Daniella and said, "Let's go."-Caroline returned to Bayview Villa that evening.She placed her phone on the table during dinner, waiting for Axel's response.Tyler and Lior
Caroline said, "The signal might be weak in the mountains. Please inform Axel if he asks about me.""Absolutely!" the children assured her.-Alex met Evan at Villa Rosa at 9:00 p.m. They sat in the lounge, sipping wine. Alex asked, "I'm sure you're relieved now that Axel's surgery went well."Evan leaned back with his wine glass and took a sip. "Axel has to stay in a sterile room for a month.""Don't worry. Richie will provide top-notch care. By the way, are you attending the opening ceremony in two days?"Evan looked at him disapprovingly. "Aren't you taking Paige with you?""No, because my parents will be there too." Alex sighed. "Paige had a major argument with my mother today."Evan looked at Alex with curiosity. "Whose side are you on?""Undoubtedly on Paige's side!" Alex replied firmly."What an ungrateful son!" Evan teased.It put Alex in a tough spot. "I know, but I love Paige.""What's your plan?" Evan asked. "Your mother isn't easy to sway."Alex looked at Eva
Caroline chuckled helplessly, teasing Paige, "Not everyone dresses up like that, you know. Look, there are regular guests here, too."Tyler scoffed. "Godmother, maybe you should consider laser eye treatment."Upon hearing that, Paige glared at Tyler. "You never say anything nice!"Tyler raised an eyebrow. "Should I buy you an elegant suit, then?"Paige replied haughtily, "I'm already charming enough just by being myself. I don't need superficial things to enhance my charm."Liora affectionately hugged Paige. "Godmother, you're the prettiest. Tyler doesn't appreciate beauty. He's a bit clueless."Paige pinched Liora's cheek with joy. "Lia, you always say the sweetest things! Come on, let's have some fun!"As they strolled toward the lobby, a sudden scream pierced the air."Alex!"Paige and Caroline stopped in their tracks and turned their heads.They saw Azure in an elegant gown, waving gracefully.Alex stood beside a nearby car, dressed in a sleek suit with a gleaming black
Tyler shrugged. "I'm just being honest."Caroline glanced at the children, frustration written on her face. "Stay here and wait for me. I'll be back soon."The children nodded.Caroline loosened her grip on the children's hands and approached Paige. "Let's go inside first, Paige."Paige was nearly in tears. "I can't stand this place, Carol!"Caroline leered at Alex. "He should feel bad, not you."She turned away, not even looking at Evan.Evan watched their retreating figures while Alex's eyes remained fixed on Paige. Both wore pained expressions.After checking in, Caroline and Paige headed upstairs.However, the opening ceremony was in full swing downstairs, creating quite a racket.Paige collapsed on the bed and sobbed loudly. "Alex is a liar!"Caroline comforted Paige, stroking her back. "Maybe there's more to it than we think?""Why would that be?" Paige abruptly sat up, mascara streaking her face.The sight shocked the two children."That's hideous!" Tyler stared at
"I really like Alex a lot," Azure admitted. "I'm sorry for lying to you a few days ago. Now, I must warn you that if you intend to compete with me for Alex, you'll end up losing."Tyler and Liora were taken aback. 'She's so bold, coming here to wage war all by herself,' they thought.Paige said, "I have no interest in competing with you. I'll gladly give him to you, especially if he's so eager!"The children were impressed by Paige's boldness."Give me away?" Suddenly, Alex's voice filled the room.The crowd turned and saw Alex and Evan at the door. Caroline briefly locked eyes with Evan but quickly looked away, treating him like a stranger. Evan's expression darkened, and he tightened his grip on his hands.Paige calmly asked Alex, "What's wrong with what I said?"Alex approached her incredulously. "Are you really willing to give me to someone else?" he asked.Before Paige could respond, Azure interjected, "I shall take my leave, Alex."Alex ignored her words but watche
Evan smirked and remarked, "Your statuses have quite the contrast from the beginning. Although she may be carefree, she's still a woman, you know."Alex said, "You seem to have a good understanding of women..."Evan narrowed his eyes and asked, "What are you getting at?"Alex smiled mischievously and quipped, "Oh, nothing much, just that you couldn't land a date with Caroline either!"Evan's expression instantly tensed up. "Are you trying to get yourself in trouble, Alex?"Sensing the brewing tension, Alex quickly made a run for it.-Later that night, Paige stubbornly chose to stay in her room and sleep.Caroline took the children downstairs to the hot spring with no other options.After they changed into their swimwear, Caroline wrapped them in bath towels and walked out of the changing room.While keeping her head down to speak to the children, Caroline accidentally bumped into a man with glasses. She stumbled back a couple of steps, looked up at him, and apologized, "I'm
Tyler put on a sad expression as he gazed at Sookie and said, "Miss, can you please help me find my mom in the restroom?"Sookie couldn't bear to see Tyler's plea, so she nodded and led him to the restroom.At the restroom door, Tyler requested, "Miss, could you please check on my mom inside?"Sookie replied, "Of course."Tyler waited nervously outside while Sookie rushed into the restroom with a worried look on her face.After a brief moment, she dashed out of the restroom in a panic and spoke into her walkie-talkie. "Sir, there's someone unconscious in the south side hot spring restroom!"Panic-stricken, Tyler hurriedly entered the women's restroom. He discarded his drink and quickly located Caroline, unconscious."Mommy?" Tyler called out, but there was no response.Worried, he checked Caroline's breathing and felt relieved when he confirmed she was still alive. However, his relief was short-lived.'Wait, where's Lia?!' Tyler wondered.He swiftly checked the other bathroom
Suddenly, several video windows appeared on the screen.Tyler fixed the location at the southern restroom, setting the time to match when he bought his drink.Shortly after he left, he witnessed Caroline carrying Liora to the restroom.A slender figure wrapped in a bath towel entered the restroom not long after.Paige pointed at the person while staring at the surveillance footage. "That looks like a man!"Ignoring Paige, Tyler continued to watch the scene.Three minutes later, the man exited the restroom with Liora, covering her face. He calmly headed in another direction as if he had carefully planned his route.Tyler swiftly typed on the keyboard once more.In the next moment, the footage of the man carrying Liora appeared.Tyler glanced at the surroundings and directional signs before quickly dialing Evan's number.-Meanwhile, at the southern hot spring.Evan arrived at the scene and noticed several staff members and hotel medical personnel gathered around the restroom