Katie stood frozen, her anger still palpable as she struggled to catch her breath. "Impossible! You're slandering her! I can sue you for this!" she exclaimed.Daniella feigned anger as she rose from her seat. "If you don't believe me, call her, Mrs. Shenton! That's all I have to say. Please ask Caroline to know her place!" With that, she left the ward, walking away confidently in her heels.Meanwhile, Katie couldn't shake off Daniella's words, feeling increasingly anxious. The doubt and anger inside her grew stronger, compelling her to reach out to Caroline.Meanwhile, in the intimate confines of the room at Villa Rosa, Caroline heard her phone buzzing and glanced toward the bedside table.She lightly tapped Evan's chest. "Someone is… mmph…"Before she could complete her sentence, he leaned in and kissed her lips, diverting her attention.She could only ignore her phone.Much later when they were done, she hurriedly left the bed and made her way to the bathroom while clutching h
"Quick! Step aside. She might have HIV!""How shameless! She did it for money and status. How fucking shameless!""Get lost! Get the hell out of here!" Suddenly, desperate screams echoed from the ward. It was Katie's voice.Caroline regained her composure and swiftly pushed through the crowd, making her way into the chaotic ward.The floor was a mess, and there were shattered glass scattered everywhere.The sight made Caroline struggle to breathe. Even swallowing felt unusually difficult. Her eyes fell upon Katie, sitting on the hospital bed, looking pale and struggling to catch her breath.Tears welled up in Caroline's eyes as she choked out, "Mom...""Don't call me that!" Katie roared fiercely.Caroline's entire body trembled, and she sobbed, trying to reason with her mother, "Mom, please don't be angry. Let me explain, okay?"Through tear-filled eyes, Katie pointed an accusing finger at Caroline, her voice filled with hurt and disbelief, "Why would you do that? Why?"Car
Katie's lips moved slightly. Caroline watch on as if in a trance, but no sound reached her ears.The machine beside her emitted a long beep, plunging Caroline's heart into an overwhelming sense of coldness.In a rush, Evan arrived at the scene, guided by Caroline's desperate cries and screams that echoed from within the ward. His heart skipped a beat as he hastened his steps, eager to reach her side.To his surprise, before he even entered the ward, he witnessed Scott tenderly patting Caroline's back, offering her comfort. A surge of anger replaced the initial ache in Evan's heart, causing his fists to clench tightly at his sides.With a tense expression on his handsome face, Evan turned to Reuben, who stood by his side, trembling with trepidation. "Shall we go in, Mr. Jordan?" Reuben asked cautiously.Evan's face remained impassive as he pivoted, issuing a cold command. "Investigate this. I want to know who's responsible!" His voice held an icy edge. Just as Reuben was about to
After Evan hung up, his handsome face contorted with disgust."Mr. Jordan." Reuben, who was behind the wheel, sensed Evan's unease and spoke up.Evan massaged the space between his brows and said, "Tell me everything you got on her."Reuben complied and started relaying the details. "We spoke to Ms. Love's foster parents. Their statements align with the information in Ms. Love's medical records. They even mentioned how she always spoke about saving you when they brought her home all those years ago."Hearing that, Evan's eyes narrowed, a mix of confirmation and lingering suspicion taking hold.Daniella had always given him a vague weird feeling, but now, he was sure.A sinking feeling settled in Evan's heart. He raised his gaze to meet Reuben's. "Take me to the hospital."Reuben appeared taken aback. "Mr. Jordan, you have a video conference scheduled this afternoon.""Reschedule it for tonight," Evan coldly commanded.Without saying another word, Reuben steered the car toward
As she pulled the suitcases out the door, a sleek Maybach pulled up in front. Evan who sitting inside the car, caught sight of Caroline standing at the entrance with her luggage.Stepping out of the vehicle, he approached Caroline with a gloomy expression and inquired, "What are you doing?"Caroline responded with an expressionless face, "Evan, please carefully consider my words, now that you've made up your mind."Glancing at her suitcases, he sneered, "You want me to consider letting you go?"Caroline lifted her gaze and spoke calmly but aloofly, "Yes."His demeanor grew somber. "Are you that eager to be with Doctor Wilson?"To prevent him from angrily kicking her suitcases, she deliberately placed them behind her."Evan, I have no control over your thoughts. As I've mentioned before, I refuse to be a homewrecker. Even though it'll be a month later before you get officially engaged, I no longer wish to be your mistress."Her statement caused an instant chill in the air. "How
Bradley stood outside the company with his hands in his pockets, his face covered in stubble as he gazed up at the skyscraper.'That b*tch dared to get me locked up! I suffered so much in there,' he seethed with anger. 'I will make her pay for it today.'Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly erupted, bellowing, "Caroline, you come down now!"The company's security guards had already noticed Bradley, but they refrained from intervening as he was merely observing from a distance. However, his loud outburst threatened the company's image, so a security guard swiftly approached him."Sir, please refrain from shouting outside the company's premises," the guard urged.Bradley spat on the ground before retorting, "Don't you dare stop me! I'm here to find my daughter. It's none of your business."The bodyguard frowned, insisting, "If you're looking for a family member, please make a phone call.""My phone's battery died. Help me get her down here," Bradley requested.The security guard inq
Caroline's hands trembled as she checked her Facebook after ending the call. To her dismay, she came across a series of alarming trending topics that caught her attention:"Heartless chief secretary of a famous company cruelly sends her father to jail!"Her face turned pale upon reading the headline. Overwhelmed with anxiety, she clicked into the comment section, her finger shaking uncontrollably."Can you believe such a person exists? And she's the secretary of that famous company?""I know someone who works there. Rumor has it she's a mistress.""She's not fit to be working at a prestigious listed company. This sets a terrible example for newcomers!""Trash! Bitch! Disgusting!"Disturbing words flooded her vision, engulfing her in a sense of icy dread. She was well aware of the destructive power that words held, capable of tarnishing a person's reputation.Paige noticed her distress and quickly inquired, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"Panicking, Caroline thrust her
When Bradley went to open the door, he discreetly peeped into the corridor to ensure no one was following Caroline. Satisfied, he let her in and scrutinized her as she took a seat. "You mentioned that you brought something for me. Where is it?" he inquired.Caroline lied, "Oh, I left it in the car."He became suspicious and pressed further, "And what about the money?""I can give you the money," she said, staring coldly at him, "But I hope you can tell me the truth about something."His face darkened, and his tone turned defensive. "I know nothing. Don't ask me anything!"Rage consumed Caroline's eyes. "Do you dare to swear on Mom's grave that you didn't collude with someone else to defame me? If you dare, I'll give you 2,800 dollars. If you don't, it'll prove that you're guilty of it!"Bradley's eyes widened in disbelief. "Caroline! How dare you speak to me in such a manner?! You're shameless, being someone else's mistress. I haven't even taught you a lesson for humiliating me