Seeing Caroline's anger, Evan leaned against the door and asked, "Do you feel better now?"She responded flatly.He turned around. "Let's go. I'll take you somewhere."She was baffled. It was already past 9 p.m., so where was he taking her?*As they reached a halfway point up the northern mountain after a two-hour drive, Caroline had fallen asleep on the reclined seat.After parking the car, Evan looked at her curled up figure in the passenger seat, and his eyes softened significantly.She didn't appear as cold and intimidating when she was asleep.Observing the hair that partially covered her face, he slowly reached his hand out to tuck it away.However, the moment his fingers made contact with her face, he was stunned.There was moisture on the tips of his fingers."Mom... Don't go. I'll listen to you, I won't be a mistress. Don't go..."His heart constricted upon hearing her murmurs in her sleep.Was she insistent on leaving because of something her mother had said?H
Caroline's heart grew colder with each word Evan spoke.She closed her eyes, a helpless smile appearing on her face.Would he believe her even if she explained herself?"Say something!!!" He suddenly yelled.She looked at him with a flat expression. "Would you believe me, Evan? If you won't, then whatever I explain will be meaningless to you!""I don't want to hear all that! I just want you to explain yourself!" The rage burning in his eyes seemed capable of reducing her to ashes."What is there to explain when you're behaving like this?" She turned her head and looked out of the window.She did not want to explain!She had been his secretary for three years. If she wanted to steal the company's information, she would have done it long ago! Why would she wait until now?Evan reached out and forcefully turned her body to face him. His grip was so tight it felt like he might break her arm."I'm giving you one last chance to explain! Don't push me to my limit!" He enunciated eac
After finally descending the mountain, Caroline struggled to move forward, her head heavy and her stomach sick. She lifted her numb feet and trudged toward the distant light. But as she took two steps, darkness engulfed her vision, and she fell face-first into the snow.Back at Villa Rosa, Daniella sat in the living room, her heart filled with panic. Nic had informed her that the confidential information hadn't been sold at all. However, he still demanded the 70,000 dollars from her within three days. She was contemplating how to ask Evan for the money when a commotion outside the door caught her attention.Quickly standing up, Daniella's eyes widened when she saw Evan's fierce expression. Instantly, the thought of asking for money vanished from her mind. She hurriedly approached him and grabbed his arm, her voice filled with concern. "What's wrong, Evan? You look terrible.""Let go," he said coldly, causing her to retract her hands in fear.Timidly, she looked at him, her voice
Caroline wearily shifted her body, turning away from Evan. The mere sight of him was enough to make her wish she could disappear from the face of the earth.Her movement caught the attention of the man who had been engrossed in a document. He looked up, rose swiftly from his seat, and approached the bed. His lips moved, but no words came out. After a moment, he turned to exit the room and called for Lily.Lily hurried in, carrying food, and addressed Caroline. "Ms. Shenton?"Caroline slowly opened her eyes and responded with a flat tone. "Mm.""I'm glad you're awake. You should sit up and have some soup. You've been on drips for days, so your stomach might be upset."Caroline was taken aback and turned to look at Lily. "How long was I unconscious?""Three days, and sir hasn't slept for three days either. He's been using hot towels to clean your body every hour.""Don’t mention him."Caroline interrupted Lily, her eyes devoid of emotion. "I don't want to hear about him or see hi
Neil’s name appeared on the screen.Caroline picked up the call reluctantly. "What is it, Mr. Xander?""Where are you, Caroline?" Neil's voice sounded weary."Just get to the point, Mr. Xander," she replied calmly.There was a brief pause before he spoke again. "I don't think Daniella is my sister.""What does that have to do with me?" she asked, her tone composed."Are you still at Villa Rosa?" Neil inquired.“Yes.""Caroline, would you be willing to take a DNA test with me?""Mr. Xander, didn't you already do that with Daniella? If you did, and she is your sister, why are you involving me? So people can mock me?" There was a hint of frustration in her voice.Neil’s voice resonated with helplessness. “I don’t believe it. But it's fine if you don't want to go through with it. I'll continue my investigation."She felt perplexed. She couldn't fathom why he was so stubborn.How could the Xanders be careless in verifying their own family members?If it had already been confirm
Daniella's resentment surged, and her expression quickly changed. "What does it have to do with you? Who are you to criticize me here?"Paige fired back, undeterred. "I'm not as shameless as you. Despite being with Mr. Jordan, you still hooked up with another man."Daniella shot a fierce glare at Paige. "You better shut the fuck up! I'll give you a tight slap if you don't shut up."Unfazed, Paige raised her chin calmly. "Go ahead. I'm right here. Let's see who ends up being slapped. I can't believe the Xanders are blind enough to accept a deceitful woman like you as their family. You're cunning and scheming. Nobody knows if you tampered with the DNA test report."Daniella trembled with anger. "You! Cut the crap!"Paige retorted, "Oh, look at how desperate you've become. I was right! You're a phony!"Caroline's head throbbed from their argument. "Paige, let's not argue with her. It's pointless."Paige acquiesced. "Fine, I'll listen to you. Arguing with a fool will only make me a
"Evan! Evan, save me. She's gone crazy. She wants to kill me."Daniella clung to her hair, pleading for Evan's help incessantly.Evan swiftly approached and firmly grasped Caroline's hand, forcing her to let go."Why did you slap her?" Evan interrogated, his tone icy.Caroline, devoid of expression, locked eyes with him. "I slapped her because I felt like it. Why? Do you want to slap me on her behalf?"She took a step closer to Evan."I'm right here, in front of you. Go ahead and seek revenge for her. Do whatever you want. I won't resist. After all, I almost died. I fear nothing now."Evan narrowed his eyes coldly."Caroline, can't you speak sensibly?""No, I can't!" Caroline defied him. Slowly, she extended her finger, pointing at Daniella. "Get her out of my sight. Otherwise, I'll slap her every time I see her."The air around the man turned frigid due to her words.Meanwhile, Lily was terrified, trembling uncontrollably. She hurriedly stepped forward, attempting to persua
Paige remained silent for a moment on the other end of the phone. "Caroline..."A sinking feeling settled in Caroline's heart. She blinked back tears and urged, "Please continue.""She had downloaded some kind of app on her phone that automatically deletes all calls and messages immediately after they are made or sent. There's nothing suspicious in her current bank transfer records. Nothing aligns with our suspicions. I suspect she didn't use her card for the transfer..."Caroline initially registered Paige's words, but soon her comprehension faltered.'How did it come to this... The evidence to expose Daniella is right in front of me, yet I didn't anticipate it would be futile. I've only managed to entangle myself in this mess.'"Carol..." Paige's voice came through in a worried whisper.With a determined effort, Caroline steadied her voice. "Thank you, Paige. I'll end the call now."Paige sighed in response. "Alright, don't worry. I'll keep brainstorming ideas to help you."C