Trapped in Love

Chapter 88 I’m Scared

After finally descending the mountain, Caroline struggled to move forward, her head heavy and her stomach sick. She lifted her numb feet and trudged toward the distant light. But as she took two steps, darkness engulfed her vision, and she fell face–first into the snow.

Back at Villa Rosa, Daniella sat in the living room, her heart filled with panic. Nic had informed her that the confidential information hadn’t been sold at all. However, he still demanded the 70,000 dollars from her within three days.

She was contemplating how to ask Evan for the money when a commotion outside the door caught her attention.

Quickly standing up, Daniella’s eyes widened when she saw Evan’s fierce expression. Instantly, the thought of asking for money vanished from her mind. She hurriedly approached him and grabbed his arm, her voice filled with concern. “What’s wrong, Evan? You look terrible.”

“Let go,” he said coldly, causing her to retract her hands in fear.

Timidly, she looked at him, her voice tinged with a sense of injustice. “Don’t be like that, Evan. I’m

scared.”

“From now on, don’t go to the office without my permission,” he replied without even glancing at

her, then promptly headed upstairs.

Daniella’s heart jolted. Could it be that Evan had discovered something? Nervously biting her lip,

she noticed that Caroline hadn’t returned home. After pondering for a moment, she came to a

realization.

Evan must have had a fight with Caroline, which was why he returned home in such a furious

state. Caroline’s actions had made him wary, hence his instruction for Daniella to stay away from

avoid getting involved in any trouble.

formed on Daniella’s face

fate was on her side. Caroline’s absence didn’t

her target.

she sneaked into Evan’s room and found a

on

the Xander Residence, she

plan was foolproof!

sat on the couch, tightly gripping Caroline’s phone. He couldn’t help but think how manipulative she was to purposely leave her phone in his car.

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to the window. His

Celsius. It would be challenging for anyone to navigate

winds and snow.

concern and, feeling irritable, pulled

Mount Pilgrim in

aback. ‘Mr. Jordan left Ms.

“I’ll get to it right away, Mr.

Caroline buried under a thick layer of

to Villa Rosa, where Evan was waiting in the living

evident in Reuben’s voice as he spoke. “Mr. Jordan! We don’t know how long Ms. Shenton

Her body temperature is dangerously

approached to

how icy cold they were. Panic overwhelming him,

and wrapped her in

she entered the room. “Sir, Ms.

voice boomed, cutting her off. “Fetch hot water to wipe her