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. The car owner is a man

tie, his gaze focused “Bring

and left the villa to fetch Jared Walker.

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

sharp as an eagle’s as he leaned forward. “Did someone borrow your car?”

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

and one of the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the

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man collapsed onto the ground, writhing in pain, while Caroline

shock and unease

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

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

sweat, pleaded, “I really don’t know, Sir! I

explaining as soon as you came in? Did I ask you about your car? Or

turned pale, and he stammered while clutching

man’s stubbornness, Evan glanced at the

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

have no right to negotiate terms,” Evan

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 stake if I dared to

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like?” Reuben asked, hoping

brow, recalling the encounter. “He had a mask and a cap on but his eyes… His eyes were