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.

“Mr. Jordan, we found him. The car owner is a man

his gaze focused

the villa

in by two bodyguards. Caroline was sitting at the table, drinking

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

he leaned forward. “Did someone borrow your car?”

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

one of the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the man

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pain, while Caroline watched

shock and unease

to feel pity. After all, Evan and she had nearly lost their lives

talking.” Evan said

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

frustration evident. “If you don’t know, then why did you start explaining as soon as you came in? Did I ask you about your car? Or did my men ask

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

Evan glanced at the

frantically. “But please, show mercy to my family

right to negotiate terms,” Evan

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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you remember what he looked like?” Reuben asked, hoping for

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

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