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

office to avoid getting involved in any

face as she entertained her thoughts.

seemed that even fate was on her side. Caroline’s absence didn’t matter anymore. She had

her target.

she sneaked into Evan’s room and found a few strands

hair on

the Xander Residence, she would leave the hair

plan was foolproof!

He couldn’t help but

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walked over to the window. His gaze fell upon the falling snow, and his expression

It would be challenging for anyone to navigate the harsh conditions, let alone endure the

winds and snow.

irritable,

on Mount Pilgrim

left Ms. Shenton

get to it right

buried under a thick layer of snow. Fortunately, she was still

to Villa Rosa, where Evan was waiting

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

temperature is

he hurriedly approached to take her in his arms. When

cold they were. Panic overwhelming him, he rushed

Evan removed Caroline’s wet coat and wrapped her in a

room. “Sir,

cutting her off. “Fetch hot water to wipe