"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
Neil requested, "Carol, please give me a few more days to gather the evidence. It was long ago, and the surveillance system wasn't as advanced."Neil's face soured as he mentioned the surveillance system.'Why didn't I think of checking the nearby surveillance footage? Even if it's been deleted, I can have it restored!' he thought.Neil collected himself and said, "Carol, I need to leave. I'll drop you off at home first."Caroline looked puzzled and asked, "What's the hurry?""I just remembered something I need to investigate. Let's go." Neil helped Caroline with her jacket.-Caroline returned to Bayview Villa, while Neil contacted the IT personnel to come to the company.The IT head, Steven Jon, arrived, and Neil asked, "Can you recover the surveillance footage from 23 years ago?""From 23 years ago? Do you have the original file?" Steven was surprised."Yes, I've already acquired it from the police department," Neil replied.Steven hesitated and said, "I can give it a try
"I want to resign," Naomi blurted out suddenly.Caroline halted her steps and asked, "Why do you want to resign when you're doing so well?""Instead of calling it a resignation, I'd call it a change in job position," Naomi replied.Caroline was surprised but said, "Let's talk upstairs."-Caroline placed her bag in her office and asked, "Why do you want to change your job position?"Naomi adjusted her glasses. "Working in the HR department doesn't suit me because I don't enjoy interacting with people."Caroline couldn't argue, knowing Naomi's personality well."Nevertheless, you've been performing exceptionally well in the HR department. It would be a shame to change your job position," Caroline said as she served Naomi a glass of water."I'm not up to it," Naomi insisted.Caroline sighed. "Which department would you like to transfer to?""I'd like to return to my initial position."Caroline frowned. "Secretary? That seems like a waste of your talents." Naomi lowered her
Paige clutched the wall to steady herself, her nerves on edge. Just as she was about to turn and face the person, a sharp, scolding voice cut through the air."Paige! Are you blind?!"Paige looked at Daniella after hearing her familiar voice. Infuriated, she retorted, "You've got some nerve showing your face in public. Aren't you afraid of facing consequences?"Daniella shot back, "What I do is none of your business! Apologize to me right now!""Why should I apologize? It's anyone's guess whose fault it is. I won't apologize to you, you hobo!" Paige snapped.Daniella's face twisted with anger. "Say that again!""You hobo! You hobo!" Paige repeated defiantly.Daniella raised her hand to slap Paige's face.Unfazed, Paige lifted her chin and took a step forward. "Go ahead! If you dare, everyone will witness you hitting a pregnant woman, you hobo!"Daniella's arm froze mid-air. "Pregnant woman?"Paige taunted, "Don't believe me? Need to see the sonogram?"Daniella's gaze shift
Caroline remained silent, hoping her concerns were unwarranted.-Meanwhile, Alex decided to dine at Villa Rosa in view of Caroline and Paige's dinner date. Evan frowned as he observed Alex indulging in a hearty steak. "Have you not eaten in weeks?" Evan asked contemptuously.Alex waved dismissively. "I've gone vegan lately.""What do you mean?" Evan sipped his wine.Alex put down his utensils. "Paige's been on a vegan diet due to her pregnancy. I'm joining her."Evan scoffed. "You're quite the self-tormentor.""How's this torment? I'm just keeping up with my wife, unlike someone who hasn't won her over yet," Alex said proudly.Evan's expression stiffened. "Leave if you don't want to eat."Alex chuckled, "I was just joking."As Alex's voice faded, the door opened, and Reuben entered the dining room with a serious expression."Mr. Jordan, Mr. Price," Reuben greeted them.Alex spoke with food in his mouth. "Reuben, join us for dinner!""I've already eaten, Mr. Price," Re
Evan remained silent but helped Caroline to her feet. She instinctively flinched and asked, "Evan, what are you doing?""Come with me!" Evan commanded sternly, his expression conveying his anger.Sensing Evan's anger, Caroline frowned and retorted, "Why are you acting so irrationally? Can't you communicate properly?"Just as Caroline's voice trailed off, Alex burst into the room and swiftly positioned the bewildered Paige behind him.He addressed Caroline and Evan, saying, "Don't accidentally harm my wife during your quarrel!""Shut up!" Caroline and Evan shouted at Alex in unison. Noticing Caroline's reluctance, Evan promptly lifted her onto his shoulder.Paige's eyes widened in shock, and she anxiously asked, "Mr. Jordan, where are you taking Carol?""Don't interfere, Paige!" Alex hurriedly covered her mouth.Paige whimpered but remained silent as Evan carried Caroline away. After they had gone, she forcefully slapped away Alex's hand and demanded, "What are you doing?!"A
Evan felt a huge sense of relief, let out a deep breath, and headed toward Caroline. "Let's go, I'll give you a ride home.""Evan, why do you humiliate me like this?" Caroline's voice was strangely cold.Evan replied, "I don't mean to humiliate you. I'm just concerned about your well-being."Caroline sneered. "Taking me to the hospital suggests that you suspect something between me and Casey, right?" She wouldn't know the cause of the misunderstanding if the doctor hadn't informed her about Casey's AIDS diagnosis."Am I the type of woman who sleeps around? Am I that awful?"Noticing Caroline's shaking body, Evan felt his heart wrench in pain. "I never thought there was anything more between you and Casey."Caroline raised her head to glare at Evan. "Do you even believe that yourself?"Evan asked, "How can I explain?"Caroline burst into laughter. "Explain? Do you think your explanation matters now? Is Casey aware of his condition? If not, what are you worried about? That he m