Chapter 20

Chapter 20 Don’t Be Mad at Me

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Caroline saw through Daniella’s intentions, but she chose to ignore them. She calmly sat opposite

them and ate her food.

Daniella looked at Evan with a sense of awkwardness. “Evan, is Ms. Shenton unhappy because I’m

here?”

“Just ignore her.” Evan replied, extending his hand to pull Daniella down to sit beside him.

Daniella obediently nodded and absentmindedly took a few bites of her food. “Ms. Shenton, I didn’t

blame you for what happened the other day. It was my fault for not standing properly.”

As she spoke, her eyes turned red. “Please don’t be mad at me, okay?”

Daniella’s words were like repulsive meat in front of Caroline. She had to forcefully suppress her

disgust, or she might have vomited.

roline looked up at Daniella. “I’m not as petty as someone.”

Upon hearing Caroline’s remark, Daniella clenched her fork tightly.

However, she was remarkably skilled in acting. She swiftly turned her anger into pitifulness. “No.

that’s not true, Ms. Shenton. I didn’t mean that. I just think that since we’re going to be staying

with Evan from now on, we should resolve any conflicts sooner…”

As she spoke, she burst into tears.

Her lips trembled, her head hung low, and she sobbed. “Evan, I’m sorry for disturbing your meal.

I’m so sorry…”

A tinge of annoyance and frustration flashed across Evan’s face, but he still gently consoled her.”

You’ll only subject yourself to more grievances if you engage with an unreasonable person. Just

listen to me and eat.”

Hearing how Evan defended and sided with Daniella, bitterness consumed Caroline. In his eyes,

she had once again become the mean person.

On the other hand, Daniella appeared gentle and generous as she accepted the compromise.

Suddenly, Caroline found it incredibly difficult to swallow the food in her mouth.

After lunch, Evan left the villa to attend to some matters. Meanwhile, Caroline decided to go to the

kitchen to ask Lily to cut some fruits for her.

As she got up, she overheard Daniella’s sarcastic remarks, “Your family situation is so terrible. Is that

why you insist on clinging to Evan and refuse to leave?‘

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Caroline halted in her tracks and shot Daniella a glare. “You’re quite skilled at assuming different

personalities. It’s a shame you didn’t pursue a career in acting.” ”

Contempt flashed in Daniella’s eyes. “Did I hit a nerve? Looks like you can’t come up with a

comeback.”

However, Caroline smiled. “Don’t you find your words dripping with jealousy? You’re so incapable

that all you can do is mock others.”

Daniella’s expression turned cold and gloomy. “Caroline, your smugness won’t last long.”

Caroline glared at Daniella icily. “Your current angry face is more satisfying than before.!!

With that, she couldn’t be bothered to argue further and made her way to the kitchen.

Lily handed the cut fruits to Caroline. “Ms. Shenton, please forgive me for being meddlesome.”

Caroline looked up at her. “Yes?”

Lily sighed. “If your relationship with Mr. Jordan is strained, it’s easy for another person to

come between you.”

Caroline found herself at a loss for words.

Of course, it wasn’t Daniella who had come between their relationship. On the contrary, Caroline

felt like she was occupying someone else’s place.

But Evan refused to let her go.

She didn’t want to explain it, so she smiled and replied, “Lily, thank you for your concern.”

Upon returning to her room, she ate some fruit before starting her design work.

After drawing for less than an hour, drowsiness overwhelmed her, causing her eyelids to droop.

She felt the need to go downstairs to get some water and refresh herself.

As she stepped out of her room, she noticed Daniella walking into the study. Evan wasn’t home

yet, so why was Daniella in his study?

Curiosity piqued, Caroline turned around and headed towards the study. Upon reaching the door, she

witnessed Daniella bending over to open a drawer.

She remembered that the contents of that drawer were a sensitive subject for Evan, and no one was

allowed to pry into it. Acting swiftly, Caroline interrupted Daniella. “What are you doing?”

Startled, Daniella looked up at Caroline. “Why didn’t I hear you? Are you trying to scare me?”

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Mockingly, Caroline replied, “Are you scared because you have a guilty conscience?” She then walked

closer.

Approaching the table, Caroline noticed the drawer that Daniella had partially pulled out, causing her

heart to skip a beat. She didn’t dare to look inside and quickly pushed it back in place.

“Your position is still unstable, so I suggest you refrain from going through his belongings,” Caroline

coldly reminded her.

Just as she uttered those words, a dark figure suddenly appeared at the door. She heard a furious

male voice before raising her head.

“What are you doing?”

In shock, Caroline looked up to see Evan standing there.

Before she could explain, he stormed over in a fit of anger His eyes turned scarlet upon noticing. the

keys jutting out from the drawer. Losing control, he grabbed Caroline by the throat.

Didn’t I warn you not to touch this drawer? Evan yelled in a rage. “Caroline, why do you always.

defy me? Why?”

Caroline’s eyes filled with terror.

She struggled to explain, but Evan maintained a tight grip on her neck, rendering her unable to

utter a single word.

Meanwhile, Daniella quickly assumed the role of the good person and stepped forward

“Evan, you’ve misunderstood her. I asked her to help me find a book to read. She didn’t

purposefully open that drawer. Don’t be angry. If you want to blame someone, blame me,” Daniella.

interjected.

Upon hearing Daniella’s words, Evan finally released his grip.

As Caroline gasped for breath, she held her throat and coughed vigorously.

Evan glanced at Caroline, then turned to Daniella, his tone icy as he said, “It’s getting late, Ella. I’ll have

Reuben give you a ride home.”

Danielle protested, “But I want to stay with you a little longer.

Evan’s voice turned cold abruptly. “I have other matters to attend to!”

Dejected, Daniella relented. “Okay, I’ll listen to you,

As Caroline watched them depart, tears welled up uncontrollably.

Was whatever Daniella was involved in so important?

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Important enough for Evan to seemingly want to harm her just now….

After composing herself, Caroline made her way downstairs,

Before she could enter the kitchen, a stern warning came from behind her. “Caroline, just this once!”

Her body stiffened as she locked eyes with him, her eyes red. ‘If you cherished whatever was in that

drawer so much, you shouldn’t have allowed me to stay here.”

Evan’s anger had yet to subside, his handsome face still icy.

“I’ll kick you out when I grow tired of you,” he stated coldly.

With that, he turned and ascended the stairs, his posture exuding cruelty and aloofness.

Caroline took a few steps back, leaning weakly against the wall.

Did she have to wait until he grew tired of her?

As expected, she found herself devoid of any sense of dignity in his presence.

As she wiped away her disappointed tears, her phone in her pocket suddenly vibrated.

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