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.

we found him. The

loosened his tie, his gaze

left the villa

Caroline was sitting at the table, drinking the nutritious soup Lily had prepared. She observed the

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

as an eagle’s as he

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

bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the man in the

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the ground, writhing in pain, while Caroline watched with a

shock and unease

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

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

man, drenched in cold sweat, pleaded, “I really don’t

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

stammered while clutching his belly, “I… I…”

glanced

man screamed frantically. “But please, show mercy to my

negotiate terms,”

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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remember what he looked like?”

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

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