"Jared... my husband doesn't give up," Caroline murmured, almost in a whisper. Tears welled up in her eyes, but this time not from fear but hope. "He came for me, Aalya. He really did come."
Aalya looked at Caroline with a look of deep sympathy, a small smile appearing on her face. "I knew he would come, Caroline," she replied, nodding her head slowly. "You've always had faith in him, and I can see why. He really loves you."
Max, who had heard Caroline muttering about Jared, turned around with a sharp look. "You're getting your hopes up too soon, Caroline," Max said, his voice cold. "Jared may have a lot of men, but I won't let him ruin my plans. You two are coming with me, with or without your permission."
"Max, stop!" Caroline retorted, glaring at Max with anger mixed with bravado. "My husband will not stop until I return to him. You won't win against his power—because he's fighting for love, while you're just stuck in obsession."
Max smiled sarcastically, then turned to his men, wh
