Chapter 14


    Caroline gazed helplessly at his dignified and handsome face.


    Unable to find a way to break through their discussion about money, she decided to shift the


    conversation to a different topic.


    “Aren’t you concerned that Danie would be hurt or angry if she found out about all this?” she asked


    cautiously, studying his expression.


    Regrettably, he replied with a stoic expression, “That’s not your concern.”


    *


    The next day at eight o’clock in the office, Caroline excused herself to use the restroom while Evan was


    in a meeting.


    She identally bumped into Danie, who was washing her hands.


    Caroline quickly averted her gaze after ncing at Danie, but Danie smiled and remarked, “Ms.


    Shenton, you’re quite dedicated. Coming to work even after being beaten up so severely.”


    Caroline’s hand stiffened. Was Danie present that night? Could it be that Evan rejected the call


    because of Danie’s presence?


    With aposed expression, she replied, “Ms. Love, please refrain from meddling in my affairs.”


    But Danie’s smile only grew brighter. “Didn’t Evan get angry at you?”


    Caroline straightened her posture and regarded Danie with a cold gaze. “What exactly are you trying


    to insinuate?”


    Deliberately, Danie took a tissue to dry her hands. “If my assumptions are correct, Evan must


    despise you now, doesn’t he? After all, no one appreciates a woman who tries to settle a gambling debt


    with her body.”


    In that instant, Caroline understood the implications behind Danie’s words as she recollected the


    altered surveince video. Danie had set her up!


    ‘How could she do that?! It’s all because of her that I’m now subjected to such humiliation and


    surveince. What a bitch!’ The more Caroline thought about it, the angrier she became.


    “Danie, do you have a grudge against me?” Caroline demanded.


    A smirk formed on Danie’s face as she stepped forward. “Of course, I have a grudge against you.


    You’re attempting to snatch my man, Caroline. Can’t you see how furious I am? You seempletely


    oblivious to it.


    “Why would you dare pursue the man I desire? Seeing is how your family is nothing but a bottomless


    pit, do you really think any man in this world would genuinely give you his heart?”


    Caroline suddenly found Danie’s arrogant behavior amusing.


    She replied calmly, “What’s the matter, Ms. Love? Feeling threatened by my abilities, academic


    qualifications, and appearance? Is that why you can only mock me by referencing my family?”


    Hearing that, Danie’s face contorted into a hideous expression.


    Caroline shot Danie a disgusted side nce before heading out of the washroom. To her surprise,


    Danie quickly followed and forcefully grabbed her hand.


    Instinctively, Caroline pushed her away, and in the next moment, a scream pierced the air. Caroline


    swiftly turned around to find Danie lying on the floor.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Struggling with pain, Danie looked at Caroline with a pained expression. “Ms. Shenton, why would


    you do this to me?”


    Caroline was at a loss for words.


    What was Danie trying to achieve?


    Tears welled up in her eyes as Danie continued, “I was concerned about you and just wanted to see


    your face injury. Why did you push me?”


    Caroline let out a coldugh. As she was about to respond, she heard footsteps approaching from


    behind.


    “What is going on here?”


    Upon hearing the cold yet familiar voice, Caroline’s heart skipped a beat. She turned around to see


    Evan walking toward Danie.


    With tears streaming down her face, Danie threw herself into Evan’s arms. “Evan, my legs hurt so


    much.”


    “I know.” Evan lifted her up and shot Caroline a chilling re before heading toward the office.


    Caroline’s heart sank as she watched their retreating figures.


    One of them was acting a role, while the other willingly believed it. Suddenly, she found herself cast as


    the unexpected viin in this twisted narrative.


    As she walked into the office, two colleagues passing by couldn’t resist mocking her.


    “Ms. Shenton, you’re getting what you deserve.”


    “I thought she was on her way up. Turns out, she’s just a substitute for Ms. Love. How absurd!”


    Caroline gave them a cold nce. “If your performance at the end of the month doesn’t meet the


    required standard, I can make sure you leave anytime.”


    With her head held high, she walked back to her office.


    *


    After work, Reuben gave Caroline a ride back to Vi Rosa. Lily had prepared dinner for her.


    As Caroline washed her hands and sat at the dining table, Lily smiled and said, “Ms. Shenton, you’re


    so fortunate.”


    Caroline was taken aback and looked at Lily in confusion. “Me?”


    Lily nodded and exined, “Yes, you. Mr. Jordan told me that you enjoy these dishes, so he asked me


    to cook them before you came home.”


    Caroline looked down at the dishes in front of her. They were indeed her favorites.


    But what did it matter if they were her favorites? She had lost her freedom.


    She ate a few bites casually,cking appetite, and then prepared to head upstairs.


    However, just as she reached the top of the stairs, Evan walked into the vi.