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…”

don’t blame you,” Caroline interrupted. “Just

he would only pay attention to extraordinary women. But as it turned out, even someone as

standards. So what if he’s rich? He has

then awkwardly tried to treat

“Hello?”

Are things settled at home yet?” It was her best friend, Anna. “Are you still

college roommate, they

into the Ellison family as an excuse to assign bodyguards who shadowed her wherever she went. It was done to prevent

his house, which is why she couldn’t find a proper job

job. How else am I supposed

to recommend?”

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Chapter 26 Job Application

because she’s the only dependable person in her life, especially now that she’s

Finished

started recommending jobs to Caroline with much enthusiasm. “Yes, I have one! Great benefits, insurance, paid vacation, bonuses, and it

“We’ll meet at our usual

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

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