Caroline withdrew her arm from Yuliana's grip, her expression calm and composed. "Ms. Xander, you seem a bit behind on the news. I'm not the woman currently with Evan. It's Daniella Love, the deputy head of the company's fashion design department.""If you're looking to create trouble, you should approach Daniella, not me."Yuliana's shock was evident. "Who?!"Caroline repeated, trying to spare her any further confusion. "Daniella Love."Yuliana's face contorted, revealing her heartbreak. "How did that happen? Why did Evan seek another woman?"After muttering to herself, Yuliana suddenly raised her head and glared at Caroline. "Are you lying to me, you bitch? Evan's not like that!"Caroline was rendered speechless.'Did she just call me a bitch?'Does she think my patience knows no limits?'Caroline scoffed, unable to contain her disbelief. "Ms. Xander, if you truly like Evan, why don't you have a conversation with Daniella and ask her to step aside? Oh, but be careful not to
Her words made the simple meal sound like a special date.Caroline regarded her with a cold gaze, but before she could utter a word, Neil interjected. His voice was calm and pleasant. It dissipated Caroline's anxiety."Evan, it's been a while."Neil's intervention was apt. Caroline had no connection to Evan anymore, and she no longer needed to fret about his misunderstandings.Evan's countenance reflected a chilling indifference as he mumbled, "You seem to be enjoying yourself."Neil chuckled and remarked, "Well, it's quite delightful."Daniella gazed up at Evan and remarked, "Evan, don't you think Caroline and this gentleman make a splendid match?"Evan's gloomy eyes revealed no emotions as he pursed his lips and replied curtly, "Hmm."Neil glanced at Daniella, then averted his gaze and suggested to Caroline, "Shall we go? I'll give you a ride home."Caroline intended to decline but hesitated when he added, "It's not safe there at night."With thoughts of her baby's well-bei
Caroline spun around and found the phone.Upon seeing the unfamiliar number displayed on the screen, a frown involuntarily creased her forehead.Who was it calling her in the middle of the night?Compelled by curiosity, she shrugged off the blanket and quietly slipped out of the room to answer the call. With bated breath, she awaited the caller's introduction."Hello? Is this Caroline? This is Angelbay Prison," the voice on the other end revealed.'Prison?'Caroline's heart started to flutter with unease. "What's going on?""I regret to inform you that your father passed away at the prison at 3:52 AM. Please come to claim his body tomorrow," the voice informed her solemnly.Caroline's mind went blank, a wave of disbelief crashing over her."Bradley... he's dead?" she murmured in disbelief.Slowly, Caroline lowered the phone, her eyes filled with an overwhelming sense of shock.Despite harboring resentment toward Bradley, she couldn't deny the hardships he endured while carin
Caroline's mind was in a state of stupefaction as she found herself in Evan's bedroom. She rubbed her forehead, unable to recall how Evan had brought her here.Footsteps reached her ears, and she looked up to see Evan's gloomy yet handsome face. He walked towards the bed and gazed down at her, his tone cold as he asked, "You're awake?"Caroline gave him a grumpy look. 'What kind of question is that?'Evan noticed the sarcasm in her eyes, and his face turned dull. "Ungrateful as ever! I brought you home, but you didn't even thank me.""Thank you," Caroline replied, lowering her gaze. Her tone was so calm that it lacked any hint of gratitude.His frustration rose, and he swallowed slightly while thinking, 'She really knows how to drive me crazy.'After a moment, he asked, "Why didn't you eat properly? Don't you know it's not good for your health?"Caroline pursed her lips, refusing to answer his questions. Despite feeling dizzy, she pushed the blanket aside and tried to get out of
Caroline hailed a cab and searched for Cloude Orphanage's address on the map. It was situated in the western part of the city, a two-hour journey from her residence. Once she found the address, she returned to her conversation with Mason and transferred the remaining money to him. Undoubtedly, he had proven to be incredibly effective.Caroline texted him. [Mr. Hall, I would like to ask how you discovered that information.]Mason called her back less than a minute after she sent the message."I used Katie's identity instead of yours to conduct the search," Mason explained. "She had a history of adopting a child. However, I could only find information about your orphanage, without your previous name. If it's convenient for you, could you please share your previous name? It might help me find more valuable information."'My previous name?'Caroline was taken aback. Her mother had once mentioned that she fell seriously ill during her childhood, causing her to lose all memories pri
Evan glanced at Draco, but remained silent. Draco was well aware of Evan's temper, so he made an effort to control his anger."Evan, tell me, what kind of woman managed to convince you to propose an engagement within such a short time?" Draco inquired.Evan shot him a cold glare. "Have you forgotten what happened to me when I was eight years old?"Both Draco and Adam's expressions stiffened. Draco inquired, "Have you managed to find the girl who saved you back then?"Evan responded somberly, "Yes."Draco was left speechless. It was common knowledge that his son had been searching for that girl. While he felt grateful to her for rescuing Evan, he believed his daughter-in-law should come from a family of equal standing.Draco suggested, "Since you've found her, you can simply offer her money and a house. There's no need to marry her."Evan sneered. "Do you think I could sit here idly if not for her?"A deep crease formed between Draco's brows. "Evan!""Dad!" Evan abruptly st
When Evan received Caroline's call, he had just arrived at the orphanage. Frowning slightly, he glanced at the name on his phone screen and wondered, "Why is she calling me at this hour?"He picked up the call and before he could speak, he heard Caroline's vigorous coughing."Evan, save me!" Caroline shouted anxiously, her voice filled with desperation.Evan's handsome face immediately darkened, his eyes turning cold. "Where are you?""I'm at Cloude Orphanage, in the old shack at the back," Caroline managed to say amidst her coughs. "Someone… Cough! Cough! Someone purposely set the place on fire and locked me inside. Cough! Cough… Evan! Save me! Cough! I can't get out!"Upon hearing her words, Evan's gaze shifted to the orphanage, his expression filled with a chilling determination. Without wasting any time, he opened the car door and swiftly stepped out. "Caroline, cover your mouth and find an air vent. Stand near it. I'm coming right away."Reuben, noticing something was amis
Evan did not pressure Caroline for an answer when she refused to disclose the truth.Once the firefighters and police officers arrived at the scene, he escorted her to a nearby hospital after she finished giving her testimony. The doctor examined her lungs, and upon being assured of her well-being, they departed.On her way home, drowsiness overcame Caroline, causing her to accidentally bump her head against the car door from time to time.Seeing that, Evan pursed his thin lips and extended his hand, gently supporting her head and allowing her to rest it on his shoulder.Reuben, who was driving, caught a glimpse of the scene through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but suppress his laughter.'Mr. Jordan is stubborn, but he does care about Ms. Shenton,' Reuben mused to himself.Two hours later, they arrived at Villa Rosa.Initially, Evan had intended to carry Caroline out of the car, but the moment he touched her legs, she abruptly awakened and shrinked back in fear. When