Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Further Studies After leaving Xander Residence, Daniella was consumed with thoughts on how to obtain Caroline’s hair, but her focus was interrupted by a text message from Nic.

[I don’t have enough money. Transfer more funds to my account.]

Daniella clenched her phone, frustration evident in her reply. [I just gave you 14,000 dollars last month.]

[I spent a fortune on plastic surgery! You’re with Evan now. How dare you claim to be broke!]

Daniella’s eyes turned red as she seethed with anger.

[I never asked Evan for a single penny.]

[I don’t care. You have access to his office, don’t you? Just steal a valuable secret and sell it for at hefty sum!]

[Are you out of your mind? If Evan finds out, it’ll be the end of me.]

[What are you so afraid of? Find a way to frame Caroline for it. You despise her, don’t you? You must give me 70,000 dollars within two weeks. If you don’t, I’ll reveal our secrets to Evan.]

As Daniella glanced at the daunting sum, her eyes widened in disbelief.

The thought of obtaining any valuable secret related to MK worth more than 70,000 dollars seemed like a way out of her predicament with Nic.

With a deep breath, she clicked on her bank account savings, staring at the remaining balance of 7,000 dollars. Her mind raced as she delved into deep contemplation On Friday night, Caroline and Paige decided to go shopping at a maternal and child store in the city mall after their meal.

The array of cribs on display left Paige in awe. “Caroline, can your rental house fit such a large crib?”

she inquired curiously.

Caroline’s worry became apparent as she pondered the question. “Maybe I should buy a house. It won’t be convenient to stay in a rental unit once I have kids,” she mused aloud. 2 Paige chimed in, concerned about the cost. “How much do you have saved up? Buying a house in Angelbay City isn’t cheap.”

Caroline parted her lips, ready to respond, but her train of thought was interrupted by a sudden recollection of the email she had received earlier in the day.

After a moment of silence, she finally confessed to Paige, “Paige, I want to further my studies.”

“Further your studies?” Paige looked at her friend with a mixture of confusion and curiosity.

“What are you going to study?”

Caroline proceeded to share the details of the incident with Paige, who slowly widened her eyes in surprise.

“Carol, pursuing higher education is a wonderful decision, and you have my full support! But have you considered the financial aspect? Moreover, you’ll be embarking on this journey alone, with three children. It sounds like something out of a fantasy story,” Paige remarked, expressing her concerns.

Caroline kept her gaze lowered. “I have considered the challenges, but this opportunity means everything to me. I don’t want to let it slip away,” she admitted.

“Ms. Shenton?”

Just as she spoke those words, Caroline heard someone calling her name from nearby.

She turned her head and recognized the young secretary who used to be her intern at MK. The secretary appeared surprised to see Caroline at the maternal and child store.

“Ms. Shenton, it’s you! What brings you here?” the secretary asked, approaching Caroline.

Caroline’s expression stiffened momentarily, but she quickly regained her composure and replied, “My friend is shopping here, so I came along with her.”

The secretary looked at Caroline with a puzzled expression, having overheard their conversation about three children earlier.

Paige quickly intervened, attempting to cover for Caroline. “My sister… She’s about to give birth. soon, so I asked Caroline to accompany me for gift shopping.”

The secretary gave a dubious nod before asking. “Will you be returning to the company, Ms.

Shenton?”

Caroline shook her head. “No, I won’t. How have you been?” she inquired politely.

The secretary let out a heavy sigh. “Let’s not talk about that. Ever since you left, Mr. Jordan has been losing his temper every day. He has fired a few secretaries who made mistakes, and the remaining ones work in constant fear,” she revealed 1 Caroline sank into a contemplative silence, realizing that Evan’s temper hadn’t iniproved. She couldn’t help but wonder if he had truly treated her any differently or if it only stemmed from his obsession with controlling and possessing her.

+15 BONUS ‘It’s as if the dog he kept for three years suddenly ran away. It’s natural to feel uneasy in such a situation, Caroline thought to herself.

In a perfunctory manner, Caroline replied, “You should work hard then.”

The young secretary seemed caught in a dilemma as she looked at Caroline.

“Ms. Shenton, can I seek your advice if I face any difficulties at work? I’m afraid Mr. Jordan will fire me if I don’t perform well. You know that my grandma…”

Caroline was moved by the secretary’s situation. She realized that this woman had experienced similar hardships to her own past.

Nodding, Caroline said, “Of course, I’ll do my best to help.” ”

The secretary thanked Caroline excitedly and repeatedly. ‘Thank you, Ms. Shenton. I need to buy a gift for my nephew’s one–month celebration. Goodbye, Ms, Shenton.”

However, as Caroline watched her depart, her eyes slightly darkened.

‘A nephew? I recall that her family has had only one child for three generations. How does she suddenly have a nephew? Is it a distant relative?‘ Caroline wondered.

“Caroline!” Paige’s voice pulled Caroline out of her trance.

Caroline turned to Paige, still lost in her thoughts. “What’s the matter?”

Paige scowled at Caroline. “I called your name several times. What were you thinking? You seemed completely absorbed in something.”

Shaking her head, Caroline asked, “How long was she standing there earlier?”

Paige pursed her lips. “We were just separated by a shelf. I don’t know how much she heard.”

Caroline stood there, feeling uncertain.

It wasn’t that she feared the secretary might divulge something to Evan, but she knew that they had each other’s contact information. If the secretary was genuinely concerned about being fired, she wouldn’t have waited until now.

Rubbing the space between her brows, Caroline found herself torn. “Is it because I’m pregnant? Is that why I’m becoming more paranoid?”

After the secretary paid for her purchases, she left the maternal and child store. Then, she quickly found a relatively secluded spot, pulled out her phone and texted Daniella.