Trapped in Love

"Mr. Jordan, the results are in. Miss Shenton's gynecological examination shows that she is still a virgin and meets all the standards. She's clean." The bodyguard respectfully informed the man on the other end of the phone at the entrance of the hospital's examination room. Caroline Shenton lowered her head and stood in the crowded corridor, trying to ignore the strange gazes of passersby. She was weighed down by the burden of her sick mother and father's gambling debts. Hence, she had resorted to using her body as a bargaining chip and agreed to get into bed with Evan Jordan. A moment later, Evan's deep and magnetic voice came through the phone. "Send her to Villa Rosa."*Back at Villa Rosa, in the dim light, Caroline huddled nervously under the blanket. The man standing by the bed looked incomparably handsome as he stared down at her with his stone-cold eyes. Caroline knew that he was Evan Jordan—a man so influential in Angelbay City, one could even call him the king.

Despite her intense dizziness, Caroline managed to grab the signed contract from the coffee table before making her escape. Rushing out, she collided with a tall figure – a familiarly handsome and sinister face. Tears filled Caroline's eyes as she struggled, thrusting the contract into Evan's arms. Though she held onto Evan's clothes, she slid down weakly. In a hoarse voice, Caroline murmured, "Evan, I got the contract signed. Remember the 70,000 dollars commission..." Evan caught her before she fell. Just then, Henry emerged from the suite. Seeing Evan carrying Caroline, Henry demanded, "Give me that woman!" Evan's cold demeanor intensified upon hearing Henry's demand. Reuben, who followed closely behind, immediately intervened. He sternly warned Henry, "Monsieur Devereaux, she is Mr. Jordan's woman. How dare you lay hands on her?" Henry's mind was clouded, and his next words were filled with anger. "How is that possible? Then why did she come to meet me alone?" Re

Reuben left without a word, and Caroline slumped into her chair. She covered her face with her hands to hide the sadness that threatened to consume her. Evan's actions made it clear that he had no intention of keeping her as his personal secretary, now that the person he truly cared about was back. It was time for her to accept that she was merely a substitute. Buzz— Her thoughts were interrupted by the buzzing of her phone on the desk. It was her mother's attending doctor, Scott Wilson. Caroline anxiously answered the call. "Dr. Wilson, is something wrong with my mother?" "Caroline, do you have time to come to the hospital now?" Scott replied. Hearing Dr. Wilson's tone, Caroline quickly stood up, her heart racing. "Yes, I'll be right there!" * Twenty minutes later, Caroline arrived at the hospital entrance wearing only a simple shirt. Sneezing from the cold wind as she got out of the car at the hospital entrance, Caroline hurriedly ran towards the inpatient building.

Evan pushed aside his unwarranted concern and opened the car door with a cold expression. "Arrange for medicine to be sent to her tonight, and inform the HR department to grant her three days off." Then, he unexpectedly added, "Hire an attendant to take care of her meals and daily needs during this period." "Yes, Sir!" Reuben nodded and instinctively glanced at the French windows of the restaurant. As Reuben observed Daniella sitting in the upscale restaurant, ordering food with a radiant smile, he couldn't help but feel a whirlwind of emotions inside. * That night, Caroline didn't return to Evan's villa. Instead, she took the medicine Dr. Wilson had given her and fell asleep on the hospital bed until she naturally woke up. When she woke up, she noticed a needle on the back of her hand. Katie, seeing that Caroline had awakened, quickly reminded her, "Carol, don't move around. You have a fever. Dr. Wilson administered the IV drip for you." Caroline nodded weakly as she p

At eight o'clock in the evening, Caroline sent the updated schedule to Evan before leaving the office. As she stepped out, she noticed Reuben waiting by the car. Seeing Caroline, Reuben approached her and said, "Mr. Jordan asked me to send you back to rest." Caroline declined, "No need. I'll go home on my own." Reuben hesitated before continuing, "Ms. Shenton, there's something I'm not sure I should tell you." Caroline looked up, her voice weak as she replied, "Go ahead." "Mr. Jordan knows that you're sick, so he specially hired an attendant to take care of you, and that person is already waiting at Villa Rosa." Caroline furrowed her brow. What was his intention? Did he want to be with Daniella while continuing their relationship? Caroline sneered inwardly. She would never stoop so low as to agree to share a husband with another woman! Just as she was about to refuse again, Reuben lowered his voice and added, "Ms. Shenton, Ms. Love's identity has not been confirmed ye