Trapped in Love

Chapter 39

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.

found him.

tie, his gaze focused “Bring him here.”

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, 1 who seemed around 50.

anything, Sir! I really don’t! I didn’t even touch the car today!” the man blurted out in fear as soon as he

as he leaned forward. “Did

“No, no! My wife can vouch

of the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the man in the belly.

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pain, while Caroline watched with a

shock and unease

witnessing the man’s suffering, she couldn’t find it in herself to feel pity. After all, Evan and

don’t start talking.” Evan said

really don’t know, Sir! I

then why did you start explaining as soon as you came in? Did I ask you

pale, and he stammered while clutching his belly, “I…

stubbornness, Evan glanced at the bodyguard. “Do it.”

screamed frantically. “But please, show mercy

negotiate terms,” Evan declared

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 that my family’s

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he looked like?” Reuben asked,

the encounter. “He had a mask and

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