Chapter 88 I’m Scared

After finally descending the mountain, Caroline struggled to move forward, her head heavy and her stomach sick. She lifted her numb feet and trudged toward the distant light. But as she took two steps, darkness engulfed her vision, and she fell face–first into the snow.

Back at Villa Rosa, Daniella sat in the living room, her heart filled with panic. Nic had informed her that the confidential information hadn’t been sold at all. However, he still demanded the 70,000 dollars from her within three days.

She was contemplating how to ask Evan for the money when a commotion outside the door caught her attention.

Quickly standing up, Daniella’s eyes widened when she saw Evan’s fierce expression. Instantly, the thought of asking for money vanished from her mind. She hurriedly approached him and grabbed his arm, her voice filled with concern. “What’s wrong, Evan? You look terrible.”

“Let go,” he said coldly, causing her to retract her hands in fear.

Timidly, she looked at him, her voice tinged with a sense of injustice. “Don’t be like that, Evan. I’m

scared.”

“From now on, don’t go to the office without my permission,” he replied without even glancing at

her, then promptly headed upstairs.

Daniella’s heart jolted. Could it be that Evan had discovered something? Nervously biting her lip,

she noticed that Caroline hadn’t returned home. After pondering for a moment, she came to a

realization.

Evan must have had a fight with Caroline, which was why he returned home in such a furious

state. Caroline’s actions had made him wary, hence his instruction for Daniella to stay away from

the office to avoid getting involved in any trouble.

smirk formed on Daniella’s face as she entertained her thoughts.

seemed that even fate was on her side. Caroline’s absence didn’t

achieved her target.

Evan’s

on

she would leave the hair

plan was foolproof!

the couch, tightly gripping Caroline’s phone. He couldn’t help but think how manipulative she was to purposely leave her phone in

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suddenly stood up and walked over to the window.

experiencing a snowstorm, with temperatures dropping below 10 degrees Celsius. It would be challenging for anyone to navigate the harsh conditions, let alone endure the strong

winds and snow.

lips in concern and, feeling irritable,

Mount

aback. ‘Mr. Jordan left Ms. Shenton on

get to it right

Caroline buried under a thick layer of snow. Fortunately,

to Villa Rosa, where Evan was waiting in the living

he saw Reuben carrying the pale Caroline inside. Panic was evident in Reuben’s voice as he spoke.

body temperature is

flickered in Evan’s eyes as he hurriedly approached

overwhelming him, he rushed upstairs, urging, “Bring Lily here and call

removed Caroline’s wet coat and wrapped her

entered the room. “Sir,

boomed, cutting her off. “Fetch hot

his orders, her mind racing. If Evan hadn’t explicitly

that Caroline was already dead. Her face was so pale, resembling that of a

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