Trapped in Love

Chapter 39 You’ve No Right to Negotiate Terms

“What were you thinking?!” The man’s voice pierced through Caroline’s thoughts, jolting her back. to reality.

She lifted her head, her expression filled with quilt. “I’m sorry. I couldn’t react in time.”

Seeing her guilty look, Evan’s anger seemed to dissolve, and he sighed. “Forget it, get in the car.”

Caroline nodded quietly and looked at the hospital from afar. Then, she followed him into the car.

As the engine roared to life, she mumbled softly, “Thank you.”

Evan removed his dirty coat without acknowledging her gratitude. There was a flicker of irritation in his beautiful eyes as he wondered, I rushed out without thinking to save Caroline at the first sign of danger. What’s wrong with me? My life is more valuable than hers!‘

“Who do you think you might have offended lately?” He asked coldly, his tone filled with a hint of suspicion

Caroline shook her head, her brows furrowing. “I don’t know. Besides Mark, I can’t think of anyone else I might have offended.”

“He’s still bedridden, so it can’t be him.” Evan’s words crushed her speculation.

As they arrived at Villa Rosa, they continued to speculate on their own.

Reuben arrived with news. “Mr. Jordan, we found him.

his tie, his gaze focused

the villa to fetch Jared

man with a pale complexion was brought in by two bodyguards. Caroline was sitting at the table, drinking the nutritious soup Lily had prepared. She observed the man,

the car today!” the man blurted out in fear as soon as he

he leaned forward. “Did

his head frantically. “No, no!

the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the

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collapsed onto the ground, writhing in pain, while Caroline watched with

shock and unease

to feel pity. After all, Evan and she had

arm if you don’t start talking.” Evan said coldly, his voice filled with

drenched in cold sweat, pleaded, “I really don’t know, Sir! I swear,

evident. “If you don’t know, then why did you start explaining as soon as you came in? Did

and he stammered while

stubbornness, Evan glanced at the bodyguard. “Do

you!!!” the man screamed frantically. “But please, show mercy to

negotiate terms,” Evan

on the ground, defeated. “I don’t know the man. He offered me 7,000 dollars to borrow my car, a sum I couldn’t possibly earn by selling that old vehicle. I let my greed cloud my judgment, so I agreed to his request without questioning further. But he made it clear

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remember what he looked like?” Reuben asked,

furrowed his brow, recalling the encounter. “He had a mask and a cap on but his