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?”

straightened her posture and regarded Daniella with a cold gaze. “What exactly are you trying to

Evan must despise you now, doesn’t he? After all, no one appreciates a woman who tries to settle a gambling debt

instant, Caroline understood the implications behind Daniella’s words as she recollected the altered surveillance video. Daniella had

I’m now subjected to such humiliation

a grudge against me?” Caroline

“Of course, I have a grudge against you. You’re attempting to snatch my

a bottomless pit, do you really think any man in this world would genuinely

suddenly found Daniella’s

replied calmly, “What’s the matter, Ms. Love? Feeling threatened by my abilities, academic qualifications, and appearance? Is that why you can only mock me by referencing

Daniella’s face contorted into

disgusted side glance before heading out of the washroom. To her

her away, and in the next moment, a scream pierced the air. Caroline swiftly turned around to find Daniella lying on the

Daniella looked at Caroline with a pained expression. “Ms. Shenton, why

at a

was Daniella trying to

in her eyes as Daniella continued, “I was concerned about you and just wanted to see your

she was about to respond, she heard footsteps approaching from

going

hearing the cold yet familiar voice, Caroline’s heart skipped a beat. She

tears streaming down her face, Daniella threw herself into Evan’s arms. “Evan, my legs hurt

her up and shot Caroline a chilling glare before heading toward the

heart sank as she watched their retreating