Chapter 39 You’ve No Right to Negotiate Terms

“What were you thinking?!” The man’s voice pierced through Caroline’s thoughts, jolting her back. to reality.

She lifted her head, her expression filled with quilt. “I’m sorry. I couldn’t react in time.”

Seeing her guilty look, Evan’s anger seemed to dissolve, and he sighed. “Forget it, get in the car.”

Caroline nodded quietly and looked at the hospital from afar. Then, she followed him into the car.

As the engine roared to life, she mumbled softly, “Thank you.”

Evan removed his dirty coat without acknowledging her gratitude. There was a flicker of irritation in his beautiful eyes as he wondered, I rushed out without thinking to save Caroline at the first sign of danger. What’s wrong with me? My life is more valuable than hers!‘

“Who do you think you might have offended lately?” He asked coldly, his tone filled with a hint of suspicion

Caroline shook her head, her brows furrowing. “I don’t know. Besides Mark, I can’t think of anyone else I might have offended.”

“He’s still bedridden, so it can’t be him.” Evan’s words crushed her speculation.

As they arrived at Villa Rosa, they continued to speculate on their own.

Soon after, Reuben arrived with news. “Mr. Jordan, we found him. The car owner is a man named Jared Walker.”

Evan loosened his tie, his gaze focused “Bring him here.”

“Yes, Sir!” Reuben responded and left the villa to fetch Jared Walker.

brought in by two bodyguards. Caroline was sitting at the table, drinking the nutritious soup Lily had prepared. She observed the man, 1 who

anything, Sir! I really don’t! I didn’t even touch the car today!” the man blurted out in fear as soon as he

as he leaned forward. “Did

man shook his head frantically. “No, no! My

raised his hand, and one of the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the man in the

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pain, while Caroline watched with a

shock and unease

the man’s suffering, she couldn’t find it in herself to feel pity. After all, Evan and she had nearly

cripple your arm if you don’t start talking.” Evan

really don’t know, Sir! I swear,

evident. “If you don’t know, then why did you start explaining as soon as you came in? Did I ask

pale, and he stammered while clutching his belly,

glanced at the bodyguard.

“But please, show mercy to my family

to negotiate terms,” Evan declared

my car, a sum I couldn’t possibly earn by selling that old vehicle. I let my greed cloud my judgment, so I agreed to his request without questioning further. But he made it clear that my family’s lives were at stake if I dared to speak a word

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you remember what he looked like?”

his brow, recalling the encounter. “He had a mask and a cap on but his eyes… His

realizing that it would be difficult to track

intervene, she excused herself and

City, Daniella sat on the couch, seething with anger. She glared at Nic and

upset, raised his voice. “Are you falling in love with him

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