Seemingly oblivious to Evan's remark, Draco continued to shout, "How dare you bring this bitch to see me?! How do you regard my reputation? Why haven't you gotten me a lawyer yet? Why haven't you helped me clear my name?!"Evan's expression turned solemn instantly when he heard the word 'bitch'. Evan marched over to Draco, seizing him by the collar. "If you insult Caroline again, I won't hesitate to arrange for someone to deal with you once you're in prison!"Draco's face reddened as Evan tightened his grip on the collar."Why would I end up in prison for things I haven't done? Are you foolish enough to believe baseless rumors?" Draco retorted.Leaning in, Evan countered, "Rumors? How can it be a rumor when I've heard it with my own ears?"The revelation struck Draco. "You're the one who installed a listening device in my study! Impossible! How did you breach my study's strict security?"Caroline glanced at Evan anxiously, her heart racing with fear about him mentioning the chi
Draco's eyes widened in shock. "What are you planning to do to Casey? You piece of shit! What are you going to do?"Evan stated, "My patience is limited. You have one minute to answer. Consider the consequences of making me wait too long."Julian's countdown timer appeared on the screen as Evan's voice faded.Draco's forehead perspired while watching the time tick away. He clenched his teeth as if challenging Evan to act.Julian abruptly set down the other phone, pulled out a gun, and aimed at Casey's head during the final ten seconds.Draco's body shook, witnessing the scene. "I'll tell you! Put down the gun!"Evan addressed, "Julian.""Yes, sir!"Julian holstered the gun.Draco felt relieved. His gaze shifted back to Caroline, causing her to frown.Draco explained, "Your father and I bid for a landmark with the owners of two other companies years ago. The other two were pragmatic, withdrawing after I offered incentives."Your father was the exception, going against my plan
Draco bled from his mouth after Evan's severe beating.Caroline clenched her fists, unable to shake Draco's words from her mind. She never expected his favoritism toward Casey to reach such extremes.'Does he view Jamie so poorly that he'd call her Casey's toy?' she wondered.Suddenly, police officers burst into the interrogation room, forcefully taking Evan away as they left Draco behind.Caroline looked at Evan, witnessing a pain she had never seen in his expression. His bloodshot eyes glowed with hatred and killing intent.Although she longed to comfort him, her legs felt heavy, immobilizing her. How could she ease Evan's pain when she couldn't fully comprehend it?Evan remained silent as they exited the station.-Upon returning to Bayview Villa, Evan locked himself in Caroline's study, refusing to see her.Concerned, the children inquired about Evan's condition.Liora lay on Caroline's thighs and asked, "What's happening with Daddy, Mommy?"With mixed feelings, Caroline
Caroline was slightly shocked. 'Does Alex know?'She gazed at the study, contemplating how Evan would eventually discover the truth from Alex."Yes," she replied."Can I meet you?" Alex asked.Caroline pondered for a moment. "Sure, where are you?""Downstairs."Caroline glanced outside. 'Is Alex really here in this pouring rain?'"Alright, I'm coming now."Placing the snack tray on the windowsill, Caroline descended the stairs. Upon stepping outside, she found Alex completely drenched in the heavy rain. He looked disheveled, his face devoid of the radiance it held just a few days ago.The piercingly cold spring rain raised questions about how long he had been standing there.Caroline opened an umbrella and walked toward Alex to shield him. "Let's talk inside, Alex. It's raining too heavily!"With bloodshot eyes, Alex looked up slowly. "Caroline, does Paige have AIDS?"Caroline couldn't help but clutch the umbrella tighter. "Yes.""Did she get it from fooling around?" Ale
Alex needed the heavy downpour to snap him out of his foolishness in Caroline's eyes.Stunned, Alex took a moment before recovering and asked, "Caroline, can I borrow your phone?"Caroline declined, advising, "It might be best not to disturb Paige until you've thought things through. Consider if you can handle Paige's current health condition. Are you prepared for the challenges of her illness? That's why Paige left you. She feared passing it on to you. Alex, you're truly disappointing at times."Alex pleaded, "Just tell me where she is and how she's doing, please?"Caroline refused again, stating firmly, "No, Alex. Go home and reflect instead of begging here. I'm certain Paige didn't contract the illness herself. It's a conspiracy, in my view. Think about who she interacted with when you were together!"Caroline walked back into the villa, leaving Alex crying in the rain. 'No one can help him now. He needs to think things through!'-Caroline went upstairs to find Evan already
Casey glared at Julian. "Did you take my phone?"Julian said, "Yes!""Give it back to me! It's mine!" Casey walked over to Julian. Julian indifferently conveyed, "My employer has instructed me not to allow you any contact with the outside world."Casey retorted, "Who does he think he is? I'm going to contact my father and have Evan come to me!"Julian apologized, "I'm sorry, sir. The police have already detained your father."Casey, shocked, sought clarification, "What did you say again?"Julian explained, "Your father is suspected of murder, and my employer has sent him to the police station!"'Murder? Police? How can this be possible?' Casey's mind went blank.Leering at Julian, Casey accused, "This is Evan's scheme! Did he set a trap to frame my father? He's a piece of shit for doing this! He lives up to his reputation of being a bastard born of a lowly bitch!"Julian responded, "Your father has been detained because he murdered someone more than 20 years ago, then he kil
Soon after, Yuliana heard an unfamiliar woman's voice.She spoke in Spanish. "Sir, is two weeks enough for the next step?"Not understanding the language, Yuliana used her phone to record the conversation.Scott replied in Spanish, "Two weeks are sufficient. Just follow the same plan for the next two weeks."The woman affirmed, "Understood, sir. I'll make a move first."Scott nodded.The sound of the woman's footsteps gradually approached Yuliana's location.It was too late for Yuliana to grab the metal block—she was shocked.She glanced at the stairway and decided to run downstairs.Observing a seam in the fire door, the woman frowned and picked up the metal block.Scott noticed the woman was still there and asked in puzzlement, "What's going on, Elvira?"Elvira passed the metal block to Scott. "I found this stuck in the door crack, sir. I believe it's intentional."Scott took the palm-sized metal block, wondering, 'Who put this here?'He circled past Elvira, scanning the
Yuliana entered the diner about ten minutes later, feeling refreshed. She tossed her curly hair back and approached Neil. "I almost rubbed my skin off in the shower, Neil!"Neil popped a can of coke and handed it to Yuliana, chuckling. "Have some."Yuliana grabbed the coke, took a huge gulp, placed the can down heavily, and pulled out her phone. She brought up the voice recording and pushed the phone toward Neil. "Listen to this and see if you understand, Neil."Neil listened to the conversation but shook his head to indicate his cluelessness."Send the voice clip to me, and I'll get someone to translate it," Neil said.Yuliana made an 'okay' gesture. "Oh right, Scott noticed me."Neil raised his head in astonishment. "Did he see you?"Yuliana waved her hand dismissively. "He didn't see me because I put on a different disguise every day that I follow him."Neil was relieved. "Let's put an end to this, Yulia. It's too dangerous.""No! I don't want to give up halfway, and I thin