Daniella opened the door and walked into the room in her heels.As she observed the man soundly asleep in bed, she discarded her clothes without hesitation, allowing them to fall carelessly onto the floor. She gingerly climbed into the bed, mindful not to disturb his slumber.She slept soundly until 7 a.m..Suddenly, Evan's eyes fluttered open from an upset tummy, his face contorted with discomfort. He frowned when he realized that he was in a hotel room."Mmph... Evan, you're awake?" Daniella's voice filled the air, carrying a hint of sleepiness as she gazed at him sheepishly.In that moment, a rush of memories from the previous night flooded Evan's mind. He recalled the ringing of the doorbell, his hazy consciousness as he stumbled towards the entrance, and pulling someone inside upon recognizing a familiar voice. He had mistaken Daniella for Caroline—his heart sank.Annoyed, Evan threw off the blanket and rose from the bed, his frustration evident on his handsome face.With
Her fake adoptive father mustered a strained smile and said, "Hi, Daniella. Please, have a seat."Her fake adoptive mother glanced at Evan and deliberately inquired, "And who might this be, Daniella?"Daniella blushed shyly. "Mom, this is Evan, the person I've told you so much about."Her adoptive mother appeared stunned, but she nodded in acknowledgement. "Ah, so this is Mr. Jordan. Please, join us."Evan sat down, his dark eyes fixed on the couple who seemed to have appeared out of thin air. They poured him water and engaged in casual conversation.Barely had they settled in their seats when the waiter arrived to serve the food."Daniella, Mr. Jordan seems like a reliable man. We are relieved that you've found someone like him," her adoptive father commented."Yes, indeed!" her adoptive mother chimed in, her gaze shifting towards Evan. "Mr. Jordan, when do you plan to make your relationship with Daniella official?"Evan wiped his hands slowly with a napkin, his tone distant a
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