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
"What's more important than your baby?" Grayson was fuming with deep wrath.He fished his phone out of his pocket. "I must tell Draco about this and ask him to discipline his son properly. My granddaughter should not suffer such grievances."Daniella became so anxious that she sat up in bed."Grandpa, please don't call him. Evan, he..." She hesitated midway, biting her lip and bowing her head.Meanwhile, Neil's face remained impassive and serious. If his intuition was correct, Evan would likely be with Caroline at the moment. Daniella's sudden pitiful act seemed to be directed toward Caroline.Addressing Grayson, Neil spoke calmly, "Grandpa, perhaps you should call Evan first. Daniella didn't inform him about this situation. It wouldn't be appropriate to rushingly contact Master Jordan."Grayson's hand froze momentarily before he nodded thoughtfully. "Hmm, I will call Evan first."As he spoke, Grayson dialed Evan's number. When Evan answered, Grayson inquired, "Evan, are you sti
Evan halted in his tracks and turned around, his expression cold and unyielding."Caroline's safety is none of your business."Neil clenched his fists in response."I won't forgive you if she faces even the slightest harm!""Don't tell me you’re interested in my woman!" Evan sneered and scoffed. "Don't cross the line! Daniella is still carrying your child, and she's lying in the hospital ward. While I can't interfere in Daniella's affairs, if you can't protect Caroline, I'll seize the opportunity to take her away."Evan's eyes turned icy. "We'll see if you ever get that chance."With that, his gaze shifted to a spot not far away.Neil followed his gaze and saw Draco approaching with a furious expression. Neil greeted him, but his greeting was ignored.Draco walked straight to Evan and berated him, "Why didn't you tell me that your fiancée is pregnant? Have you no regard for me as your father?"Evan snapped, "I told you to stay out of my affairs.""You shouldn't have embarra