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?”

with a cold gaze. “What exactly are you trying

a tissue to dry her hands. “If my assumptions are correct, Evan must despise you now, doesn’t he? After all, no one appreciates a woman who tries to settle

instant, Caroline understood the implications behind Daniella’s words as she recollected the

to such humiliation and surveillance.

do you have a grudge against me?”

You’re attempting to snatch my man, Caroline. Can’t you see how furious I

the man I desire? Seeing is how your family is nothing but a bottomless pit, do you really

Daniella’s arrogant behavior

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

that, Daniella’s face contorted

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

moment, a scream pierced the air. Caroline

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

a loss

Daniella trying

her eyes as Daniella continued, “I was concerned about you and just wanted to see your face injury. Why did you push

a cold laugh. As she was about to respond, she heard

going

voice, Caroline’s heart skipped a beat. She turned around to see Evan

her face, Daniella threw herself into Evan’s

shot Caroline a

as she watched their