Trapped in Love

Chapter 401

Chapter 401 Asking For Trouble

Caroline said, “Joan, I accidentally-

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

Caroline said, “Fell! I fell accidentally, 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’m coming 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 exclaimed.

“Self–harm?” Caroline replied, bewildered

Caroline was at a loss for words as Joan swiftly closed the door, rushed to her side, and placed 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 flesh compared to fabric.

Joan shrugged, then shifted her attention to Caroline’s laptop. “May I use your laptop for a

moment?”

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“Of course. There’s an overbed table,” Caroline replied, placing 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 glanced at it and shook her head. “No.”

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

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

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

insisted.

Caroline agreed

Meanwhile, at Villa Rosa

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

Alex was seated across from Evan, engrossed in his phone, and occasionally glanced 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 planning to compete 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.” Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

“Using Paige’s work? It is utterly incomparable!” Alex exclaimed.

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.