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

tie, his gaze focused “Bring him

Reuben responded and left the villa

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.

car today!” the man blurted out in fear as soon as he saw Evan.

eagle’s as he leaned forward.

“No, no! My wife can

hand, and one of the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the man

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man collapsed onto the ground, writhing in pain,

shock and unease

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

talking.”

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

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

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

man’s stubbornness, Evan glanced at

tell you!!!” the man screamed frantically. “But please,

right to negotiate terms,”

my car, a 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 lives were at stake if I dared to speak a word

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like?” Reuben

had a mask

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