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.

with news. “Mr. Jordan, we found him. The car owner is

his tie, his gaze focused “Bring

left the villa to fetch Jared

sitting at the table, drinking the nutritious soup Lily had prepared.

touch the car today!” the man

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

shook his head frantically. “No, no! My wife can

bodyguards stepped forward, kicking

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collapsed onto the ground, writhing in pain,

shock and unease

man’s suffering, she couldn’t find it in herself to feel pity. After all, Evan and she had nearly lost their lives because of this

don’t start talking.” Evan said coldly, his voice filled

really don’t know, Sir! I

as you came in? Did I ask

man’s face turned pale, and he stammered while clutching his belly, “I… I…”

the man’s stubbornness, Evan glanced at

please, show mercy to my family and

negotiate terms,”

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 lives were at

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what he looked like?” Reuben asked, hoping for a

a mask and a cap on but his eyes…

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