Trapped in Love

Chapter 25

Chapter 25 You Deserve It, Don’t You?

Under Evan’s watchful gaze, Caroline struggled with conflicting emotions.

She couldn’t bring herself to ask Evan for an advance payment using her mother and child as a

pretext. She felt responsible for her mother’s care and she wanted to keep the child, so it didn’t

seem right to ask for money from someone else.

Furthermore, she couldn’t guarantee that Evan wouldn’t become suspicious.

As a result, she made a feeble excuse. “I suddenly forgot what I wanted to say. I’ll let you know

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when I remember. Then, she hurriedly left the study. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Sensing something was not right with Caroline, Evan furrowed his brow and decided to call

Reuben

The following day, when Caroline woke up, she received a notification on her phone informing her

that she had received 280,000 dollars. Additionally, she received a message from Reuben that said

[Ms. Shenton, Mr. Jordan has given you a house. The address is…]

Stunned, she was at a loss for words. She hadn’t mentioned anything about it, yet Evan had given

her money and a house. Immediately, she got out of bed and coincidentally bumped into Evan as

he emerged from his bedroom.

Before she could utter a word, Evan interjected, “Pack your things. We’re going on a business trip.

this afternoon.”

Consequently, all the words she had intended to say were shelved. “How long will the business trip last?”

“It won’t be long. If you want to see your mother before then, I’ll have Reuben drive you there.” Evan’s eyes grew distant as he spoke. “But don’t attempt anything foolish.”

Caroline was speechless. She had actually planned to visit the hospital for a pregnancy check–up.

She needed to obtain some documents from the hospital.

Setting aside those thoughts, she whispered, “The money and the house…”

“You deserve it, don’t you?” Evan’s words left Caroline at a loss for words.

Why did his statement leave her feeling unsettled?

After breakfast, Caroline hurried to the hospital with Reuben.

She met her mother briefly before fabricating an excuse about feeling unwell and made her way

to the gynecology department.

After a two–hour wait, she obtained the necessary documents and underwent a prenatal ultrasound, receiving reassurance about the baby’s health, However, she was advised not to exert herself during

the first three months to avoid miscarriage and was prescribed calcium and

vitamin B tablets. t

Caroline noticed the bottles of medicine were labeled with images of pregnant women. So as not

to arouse any suspicion, she decided to purchase other substitute medications.

Reuben drove Caroline to the airport at one o’clock in the afternoon. As she arrived at the entrance

of the VIP lounge, she heard the sound of Daniella’s laughter. Unexpectedly, Evan had brought Daniella along for the business trip.

Suppressing her emotions, she entered the lounge.

To her surprise, Paige, her best friend, was also present, aside from Evan and Daniella.

Paige was looking disdainfully at Daniella.

Upon hearing the noise at the door, Daniella turned around and greeted Caroline with a smile.

“Caroline, there you are. Come and sit. Paige chipped in with joy, patting the seat beside her.

Caroline nodded and made her way over to sit beside Paige.

Noticing Caroline had completely ignored her, Daniella expressed disappointment. “It seems that

Ms. Shenton doesn’t like me.”

When Paige heard it, she couldn’t help but mutter under her breath, “How pretentious!”

Paige then shifted her attention to Caroline. “Why haven’t you been coming to the company

lately? How are the design drafts coming along?”

Caroline responded in a perfunctory manner, “I’ve been busy with something else. My design draft

is almost ready.”

Paige’s eyes lit up. “I know how talented you are. You’ll definitely pass the first round of the

competition.”

Feeling helpless, Caroline asked, “Are you two going on a business trip to Florencia City as well?”

Paige explained, “Yes, there’s a seminar at the fashion department of our subsidiary there. Mr.

Jordan asked me to take that pretentious b*tch along so she can learn from them.”

Caroline inquired, “What’s with the sudden name–calling?”

Paige gritted her teeth. “I’ll tell you when we arrive in Florencia City.”

In the evening, when Caroline, Paige, and the others arrived in Florencia City, their rooms were located on the eleventh floor, while Evan had a suite on the twelfth floor.

As Caroline and Paige walked toward their rooms, Daniella suddenly snorted and laughed behind

them.

“Ms. Shenton, it appears that Evan doesn’t care much for you.”