Trapped in Love

Caroline gazed helplessly at his dignified and handsome face.

Unable to find a way to break through their discussion about money, she decided to shift the conversation to a different topic.

“Aren’t you concerned that Daniella would be hurt or angry if she found out about all this?” she asked cautiously, studying his expression.

Regrettably, he replied with a stoic expression, “That’s not your concern.”

*

The next day at eight o’clock in the office, Caroline excused herself to use the restroom while Evan was in a meeting.

She accidentally bumped into Daniella, who was washing her hands.

Caroline quickly averted her gaze after glancing at Daniella, but Daniella smiled and remarked, “Ms. Shenton, you’re quite dedicated. Coming to work even after being beaten up so severely.”

Caroline’s hand stiffened. Was Daniella present that night? Could it be that Evan rejected the call because of Daniella’s presence?

With a composed expression, she replied, “Ms. Love, please refrain from meddling in my affairs.”

But Daniella’s smile only grew brighter. “Didn’t Evan get angry at you?”

a cold gaze. “What

Evan must despise you now, doesn’t he? After all,

the implications behind Daniella’s words as she recollected

because of her that I’m now subjected to such humiliation and surveillance. What a bitch!’ The more Caroline thought about it, the angrier she

you have a grudge against

against you. You’re attempting

nothing but a bottomless pit, do you really think any man

suddenly found Daniella’s arrogant behavior

Love? Feeling threatened by my abilities, academic qualifications, and appearance? Is that why you can only mock

Daniella’s face contorted

the washroom. To

scream pierced the air. Caroline swiftly

pained expression. “Ms. Shenton, why would you do this

was at a

was Daniella

continued, “I was concerned about you and just wanted to see your

let out a cold laugh. As she was

going

yet familiar voice, Caroline’s heart skipped a beat. She turned around to

threw herself into Evan’s arms. “Evan, my legs

up and shot Caroline a chilling glare before heading toward the

as she watched their retreating