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.

Caroline was sitting at the table, drinking the nutritious soup Lily had prepared. She observed the man,

touch the car today!” the man blurted out in fear as

an eagle’s as he leaned

frantically. “No, no! My wife can vouch

of the bodyguards stepped forward, kicking the man in the belly.

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pain,

shock and unease

find it in herself to feel pity. After all, Evan and she had nearly lost their

you don’t start talking.” Evan said

pleaded, “I really

know, then why did you start explaining as soon as you came in? Did I ask you about your car? Or did

face turned pale, and he stammered while clutching his belly,

glanced at the

screamed frantically. “But please, show mercy to my family and kids!”

right to negotiate

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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like?” Reuben asked, hoping

middle–aged man furrowed his brow, recalling the encounter. “He had a mask and a cap on but his eyes… His eyes were fierce, triangular.”

sighed softly, realizing that it would be difficult to track

to intervene, she excused herself and

the International Residence in Angelbay City, Daniella sat on the couch, seething with anger. She glared at Nic and confronted him. “You

voice. “Are you falling in love

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