Chapter 401


    Chapter 401 Asking For Trouble


    Caroline said, “Joan, I identally-


    “identally got pregnant with your fourth child? I’m going to be this child’s god–grandmother!” Joan


    was delighted.


    Caroline said, “Fell! I fell identally, Joan!”


    Joan kept quiet for a while before she scoffed in contempt. “Fuck! I thought you were pregnant again.


    This is boring.”


    Caroline said, “Is my injury not important?”


    “It’s not. Anyone can fall and hurt themselves. Where’s the hospital? I’ming over now.”


    After their phone call, Caroline sent Joan the hospital’s address and her room number.


    Within an hour, Joan arrived.


    Upon entering the room, Caroline saw Joan in a striking red outfit and high heels that showcased


    her appearance. Despite being 40 years old, she maintained herself so well that she could easily.


    pass for a 25–year–old woman. Her pixie–cut hair gave her a carefree yet elegant look.


    Joan walked in carrying a bouquet of vibrant red roses. However, her joy turned to shock when


    she saw Caroline’s bandaged arms and forehead.


    “Oh my god! You’ve hurt yourself!” Joan eximed.


    “Self–harm?” Caroline replied, bewildered


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    Caroline was at a loss for words as Joan swiftly closed the door, rushed to her side, and ced the


    roses in her arms. She then examined Caroline’s injuries, though her rough movements caused


    Caroline to whimper in pain.


    Pulling back the bandage on Caroline’s arm, Joan inspected the poorly done stitching. “Who did


    this?” she asked with disdain.


    Caroline sighed. “The doctor.


    –“You should have told me about this. These stitches are terrible and will leave scars!” Joan said.


    I’ll manage with some scar treatment products,” Caroline replied, pulling her hand away. She


    appreciated Joan’s stitching skills but didn’t want her fleshpared to fabric.


    Joan shrugged, then shifted her attention to Caroline’sptop. “May I use yourptop for a


    moment?”


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    “Of course. There’s an overbed table,” Caroline replied, cing the roses nearby.


    Joan nodded, kicked off her shoes, and sat cross–legged on Caroline’s bed. She powered on the


    laptop, navigated to a website, and showed it to Caroline.


    “Do you know this is the fashion design voting website?” Joan asked.


    Caroline nced at it and shook her head. “No.”


    “I had a feeling you wouldn’t,” Joan mused, turning theptop back to her.


    “Joan, are you really going topete against a stranger?” Caroline questioned.


    “Absolutely! Just do what you need to and leave theptop with me for the afternoon,” Joan.


    insisted.


    Caroline agreed


    Meanwhile, at Vi Rosa


    Evan had the same website open on hisptop. He was eagerly awaiting Joan’s submission.


    Alex was seated across from Evan, engrossed in his phone, and asionally nced over.


    Noticing Evan’s distracted state, Alex asked, “What’s got your attention, Evan?”


    “I’m waiting for Joan to submit her work,” Evan replied casually.


    Alex was taken aback. “Are you seriously nning topete with her? You do realize you’re entering


    her domain of expertise, right?”


    Evan locked eyes with Alex. “I intend to use Paige’s work to challenge Joan.”


    “Using Paige’s work? It is utterly iparable!” Alex eximed.


    Evan grinned. “Are you doubting the capabilities of my head of the design department?”


    “Never! It’s just… we’re talking about Joan here,” Alex admitted.


    “So, what do you suggest we do?” Evan asked, his gaze unwavering on Alex.