Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 386 386: What if he actually likes her

"Are you sure hiding this from Uncle is a good idea? We can still change the plan," Eveline voiced her concern over the call.

She wanted to ensure that Sherlyn had discussed their plan with Kaden and that he was okay with it. But when Sherlyn admitted she hadn't, Eveline hesitated. Doubt crept into her mind, making her reconsider the entire idea.

She couldn't risk Sherlyn's life just to satisfy her curiosity about the woman named Valeria Lee.

Gabriel had been right—they could find another way to get answers. However, when Sherlyn refused to back down, Eveline faltered.

"Don't worry. I'll talk to him soon. For now, let's just focus on the plan. If what you're saying is true and that woman is being held against her will, we need to report it to the cops," Sherlyn stated firmly.

After Eveline described the marks she had seen on the woman's arms and how she had pleaded not to be left alone, it became clear that she was terrified.

When Eveline remained silent, Sherlyn reassured her again. "Believe me, Eveline. Let's go through with the plan, and I'll figure out a way to talk to your uncle soon. Don't worry."

Eveline sighed, her shoulders relaxing slightly. She nodded.

"But if you notice anything suspicious, stop immediately and leave the place," Eveline warned.

"Got it. Now hang up—I'm already here," Sherlyn said before ending the call.

Sherlyn's car pulled up in front of the house, nestled high in the mountains, far from the bustling city. The drive had taken her nearly an hour and a half, but what caught her off guard the most was the heavy security surrounding the property.

She had expected something unusual when they insisted she come to them instead of bringing their patient to her, yet despite preparing herself, a sense of unease settled in her chest. As she stepped out of the car and made her way inside, the tension only grew stronger.

***

Inside the café, Eveline sighed.

Sherlyn had reassured her, but she couldn't shake the nagging feeling of guilt about keeping this from her uncle.

Her eyes flickered to the time on her phone before shifting back to the glass door. She was supposed to be meeting Ella to discuss how they would get Michelle out of Jedrick's grasp.

against the table, she continued to wait. A few minutes later,

stuck in traffic," Ella apologized, slightly out

offered a small smile.

settled into the seat across from her, and after placing their orders, they turned their attention to the

be useless," Ella said, her voice laced with disgust. "That man will never admit that he

she had

did it out of necessity rather

their assumptions, something about Jedrick's motives didn't quite

fully grasping Eveline's point. "What do

but decided to voice her

wants you and your mother to

expression froze for a moment before she suddenly burst into laughter, leaving Eveline feeling

had a change of heart?" she asked, amusement still evident in

idea sounded absurd, but something about Jedrick's actions didn't make sense. Why would he go to such lengths to trick Michelle into marriage if there wasn't a deeper

said, shaking her head, "what are your ideas on how to get Aunt Michelle

sighed and leaned back in her seat, a helpless expression on her face. "She's practically on house arrest. She can't even breathe freely in her

frowned. "Did she call

admitted. "After that day when she abruptly ended the call, I

of what he might do next kept them

they quietly sipped their drinks. The silence between them was heavy, filled with unspoken

Ella's phone rang. She glanced at the screen

think it's Mom," Ella said, staring at the unknown number flashing on

mother, she had been expecting her to find another way to reach

everything aside, her full attention

and concern, she quickly put it on

that you?" Ella asked

of relief. But that

Why are you talking