Caroline asked, "Did they make you drink?"Neil replied, "No, quite the opposite. I made them drink."Caroline sighed, asking, "Did you obtain any information from them?"Neil responded gloomily. "Let's discuss it when I return. Enjoy these two days."Caroline's heart skipped a beat suddenly. She held the stool's edge tightly, and her voice quivered. "Was it Evan's father, Neil?""Calm down, Carol." Neil cleared his throat. "Just because he threatened those people doesn't mean he harmed or killed our dad.""What kind of threat are we talking about?" Caroline asked in a daze. Neil explained, "Those people claimed that he threatened them to drop the bid."'Threatened…' Caroline instantly recalled what sort of threat it might be.After a moment of silence, Caroline asked again, "Do you think it had something to do with him, like me?" Neil replied, "We lack evidence, and they're not witnesses either. We can't prove it, Carol."Caroline gasped for breath, her lips pursed. "Al
Caroline asked, "What would you do if there's undeniable proof?"Evan replied, "I'll follow the law. But don't you think it's unfair if you reject me for this?"Caroline countered, "What's fair then? Should I accept my enemy's son? Have you ever considered my feelings?"Evan grew cold at Caroline's perceived unreasonableness. "You need to calm down."Caroline persisted, "I can't calm down! The truth is out. Would you calm down if it were you?"Evan remained silent.Caroline sneered and declared, "See? No one can accept it. I'm going home."She rose and headed toward the hot spring area.While looking at her departing figure, Evan picked up his phone tensely and called Reuben.Reuben answered promptly.Evan asked coldly, "How's the investigation into Caroline's father going?"Reuben reported, "I was just about to report to you, Mr. Jordan. We encountered Mr. Xander's men while looking into the people involved in that year's bidding. They claim Ms. Shenton's father's death is
Gritting his teeth, Draco muttered, "I'm certain that person is connected to the Xander family since they're probing into that matter."Bernard asked, "Did Mr. Xander discover anything?"Draco shook his head, replying, "No, Neil didn't look into it previously. Why would he start now?"Bernard's sudden widening of eyes prompted Draco to recall, "Caroline? Hmph! I never have a peaceful day when she's around!""Master Jordan, it may affect you if we don't remove her," Bernard solemnly reminded."I don't have to dirty my hands with these people. There's someone else who wants to deal with her besides me."Smiling, Bernard asked, "I'm sure you have a candidate, don't you?"Draco and Bernard exchanged glances. "Go and instigate Daniella into action, then."After learning Draco's wish, Bernard stood up and left Draco's bedroom.As soon as the door closed, Draco's eyes brimmed with determination. He wouldn't sit idly by while they investigated that matter.-Daniella was dozing in h
The bodyguard approached Caroline and said, "Ms. Shenton, there's someone named Naomi looking for you at the door."Caroline was surprised and wondered why Naomi had come.She stood up and said, "Invite her in quickly."Caroline then went to the kitchen and returned with a glass of juice. Naomi was already greeting the children.Caroline approached Naomi with the glass of juice and asked, "Why did you come, Naomi?"Naomi turned with a gift box in her hands and said, "Ms. Shenton. I brought you a gift."Caroline smiled when she saw the gift. "You didn't have to bring a gift to visit."Naomi replied, "It's basic etiquette to bring a gift when visiting someone's home, Ms. Shenton."Caroline knew Naomi wouldn't give up, given her character. Reluctantly, she accepted the gift. "Thank you.""You're welcome," Naomi said. "You've helped me earn a lot of money."Naomi's words made Caroline tense as she handed Naomi the glass of juice. "You're very straightforward.""Not a problem," N
Naomi pulled the car to the side of the road. "I followed your instructions, Daniella."Daniella's face contorted with anger. "It's not enough! I want to destroy Caroline's reputation! What good is this tiny piece of information to me?"Naomi retorted, "Do I have to let other men into her house to get back at her?""Yes! That's the only way to bring her down!" Daniella's fury distorted her expression.Naomi replied, "Your plan is bound to fail then. There's no way to enter her house."With great effort, Daniella calmed herself. "Keep an eye on her. You're going back to work next week, right?""Yes.""Find a way to tail her daily so that I can seize an opportunity.""Understood."After ending the call, Daniella clutched her phone with malice. Naomi owed her a significant favor from their past overseas cooperation. She was confident that she could make Caroline suffer immensely with Naomi as her spy.-Four days later.Caroline was preparing to discuss the next day's work mat
Caroline asked, "What do you want?""It's quite simple. I'll grant you freedom if you manage to persuade Neil to return," Grayson replied, pausing to catch his breath.Caroline found the idea ridiculous. "I can't alter a choice Neil has made. Do you truly believe he'd change his mind just because I asked?"Grayson's expression grew serious. "If you can't bring him back, no one else can! Are you going to stand idly by as I send your brother to prison? Caroline, you bear the responsibility for influencing Neil's actions!"Ella would be looking after me if it weren't for you! And why do I face humiliation? It's all because of you! None of this would have occurred without your involvement!"You've brought unhappiness to your parents, and now you're causing misery to Neil and me! To what extent are you willing to dismantle the Xander family?"Caroline could no longer maintain her composure. "Isn't all of this your own doing? Would my parents be suffering if you hadn't exiled my father
"My father wasn't a deadbeat! He wanted to work hard to prove himself, but he was murdered," Caroline said, taking a deep breath."He died for his sins. She wouldn't have died if he had agreed to divorce Ellie." Grayson glared fiercely at Caroline.Caroline retorted, "Have you ever considered that you might be the problem at this point?""Get Neil to come back!" Grayson shouted emotionally.Caroline firmly refused, "I can't do it!""Get Neil to come back! I want my grandson back! The Xander Group needs him! I can't lose the Xander family's legacy like this!" Grayson's eyes were bloodshot.After he shouted, he held his chest and began coughing violently, gasping for breath with wide eyes."Stop pretending! No matter how hard you try to act, I won't persuade Neil!" Caroline glared at him resentfully."He-elp…"Caroline realized that Grayson wasn't pretending after he weakly called out for help. Her expression changed, and she pressed the call bell.Soon, doctors and nurses rush
"How is he now?" Neil asked. The doctor said, "He fell asleep after receiving intravenous fluid. He likely won't leave the hospital. Spend time with him."Caroline pulled away from Neil, her gaze distant.Neil nodded at the doctor, who then left.Caroline said hoarsely, "Go back to the Xander Group, Neil.""Carol?" Neil looked surprised.Wiping her tears, Caroline continued. "I don't want him haunting my dreams when he's gone."Neil lowered his gaze. "Maybe I acted too impulsively.""I know you want him to apologize to me, but he'd rather die than apologize due to his pride," Caroline said."Your personality is just like our mother's. She used to be stubborn, too." Neil gently caressed Caroline's hair.-Downstairs, Yuliana disguised herself as a nurse and strolled through the corridor. She glanced at Scott's clinic as she walked by.A passing nurse looked at her in astonishment. "Are you new here?"Yuliana stopped and replied with a smile, "I'm starting at another clinic