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.

him. The car owner is a man named Jared

loosened his tie, his gaze focused “Bring

Sir!” Reuben responded and left the villa

a 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

car today!”

as an eagle’s as he leaned forward. “Did someone

“No, no!

and one of the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the man in

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in pain, while Caroline watched

shock and unease

herself to feel pity. After all, Evan and

start talking.” Evan said coldly, his voice filled with resolve.

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

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

pale, and he stammered while clutching his

Evan glanced at

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

negotiate terms,” Evan declared

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 that my family’s lives were at stake if I dared to speak

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like?” Reuben asked, hoping for

a mask and a cap on but his eyes… His eyes were

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