Chapter 462
Trapped in Love
Chapter 462 Chemotherapy Certainly, Caroline easily recognized Joanâs signature due to her swift and efficient handwriting.
Anna looked serious. âMK hired a highly renowned designer. In less than a month, MKâs clothing sales will surpass ours because of Johnâs reputation.â
Caroline frowned, deep in thought. Why did Joan choose to work for MK? And how did Evanâs company hire her?
âItâs no wonder she hasnât been in touch with me lately. Turns out, sheâs been working for Evan. I donât mind her working for any company, but it doesnât feel good that she kept it from me.â
The head of the sales department was also anxious due to Carolineâs silence. âWhat should we do about this, Ms. Shenton?â
Caroline raised her head after a moment of silence, exuding more confidence.
âIâm sure Joan has her reasons for this. For now, letâs compete with her using what Iâve learned from her,â
she thought.
âNo need to panic. Iâll handle the upcoming designs, and you all should focus on your roles,â Caroline assured.
The head of the design department sighed in relief.
With Carolineâs composed statement, there was no need to worry. They would follow her lead.
an who a After the meeting, Caroline returned to her office and called Joan, who answered quickly.
Joan said casually, âI know what you want to ask. Letâs grab a meal. Iâm starving.â
Caroline pretended to be upset. âIsnât Mr. Jordan from MK very wealthy and influential? Why didnât he treat you to a meal?â
Joan replied, âCome on, donât be mad. Iâll explain everything when we meet. Just text me the restaurantâs location.â
Without waiting for Carolineâs response, she hung up the call reluctantly.
Caroline chose a restaurant and texted Joan the location.
Joan arrived at Table One at 12:30 p.m.
Caroline had already ordered various dishes according to Joanâs preferences, and she began eating.
After a few bites, Joan asked, âYou know MKâs CEO, right?â
Caroline avoided eye contact. âWhat do you want to know, Joan?â
Sipping her tea, Joan smiled and observed Carolineâs expression. âOkay, no need to hide it from me. I can tell.â
âItâs all in the past.â Caroline cleared her throat. âNow, itâs your turn to explain.â
Nodding, Joan shared the story of how she came to know Evan.
Surprised, Caroline repeated, âSo, Evan was the only one you could confide in when you were going through abuse at home?â
âYeah,â Joan admitted. âI was shocked when he reached out to me, but I decided to help him because heâs a good person.â
Carolineâs initial irritation disappeared once her doubts were resolved. âAlright, Joan. Letâs compete now that itâs settled.â
With a wry smile, Joan remarked, âI like that youâre growing more confident, G.â
I âWhat if I didnât?â Caroline sighed. âI canât change anything by moping after my mentor switched companies.â
Joan disagreed, âWell, maybe you should appear a bit more vulnerable. Donât be too strong.â
Caroline reminded her, âDidnât I learn that from you?â
Joan was momentarily speechless.
In the afternoon, Caroline drove Joan back to the villa Evan had arranged for her.
As she gazed at the villa, she thought deeply. She still owned the villa she had bought for the Shentons.
for the villa.
Shaking her head, she got into the car and contacted a real estate agent to arrange a sale for Afterward, she returned to her company to pick up Josie and headed to the factory.
In the afternoon, Axel began his chemotherapy treatment at the hospital.