Chapter 26 Job Application

Caroline’s hand was still trembling as she watched David retreat.

Only when David completely disappeared from her sight did she finally lower the blade from her neck and let out a long exhale.

A bodyguard who stood by her side stepped forward and snatched the knife away from her.

“Madam, you’re bleeding.” Paul commented.

Caroline’s pale neck bore a thin, shallow wound. There were faint traces of blood on it.

It seemed like she did use too much force, the knife got too close to her skin and cut her.

“It’s fine.” She forced a smile, “I won’t die here.”

I’m still alive, and my hands are still intact, this alone is worth celebrating. Caroline thought.

Looking down, Caroline opened and closed her fingers repeatedly. Clearly, she was still shaken.

If I hadn’t broken free from the guards and grabbed the knife in time, my hands would surely be gone by now! David is too cruel, he’s truly a demon.

“I’m sorry, Madam,” the butler apologized. “I was the one who asked Mr. David to intervene. I feared that Elizabeth would harm you. I genuinely thought Mr. David would stand by your side, but instead…”

Caroline interrupted. “Just let them side

attention to extraordinary women. But as

standards. So what if he’s rich? He has no taste

room and found some cream and cotton swabs. She then awkwardly tried to treat her own wound in front of the mirror. Just then, her

“Hello?”

It was her best

roommate, they would

Ellison family as an excuse to assign bodyguards who shadowed her wherever she

which is why she couldn’t find

else am I

to recommend?”

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Chapter 26 Job Application

the

Finished

much enthusiasm. “Yes, I have one! Great benefits, insurance, paid vacation, bonuses, and it aligns perfectly

“We’ll meet at

majored in chemistry, and her ideal job involved developing skincare products, cosmetics,

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