Trapped in Love

Chapter 23

Chapter 23 They Look So Similar

Caroline kept his business card and graciously replied, “Mr. Xander, thank you for your assistance.

I’ll take my leave now.”

Neil couldn’t tear his gaze away from Caroline until she had left.

They… they just look too alike…” He couldn’t help thinking to himself

“Neil!” Yuliana’s voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

Noticing that he was still fixated on Caroline’s departure, Yuliana quickly grew dissatisfied. “Neil, why are you still staring at that vixen?”

Neil furrowed his brow upon hearing her use such vulgar words. “Seriously, can’t you behave like

a noble young lady?”

“Do you have feelings for that woman? Why are you defending her?” Yuliana refuted..

Caroline quickly returned to Evan’s side to avoid further unnecessary trouble.

When she took her seat beside him, he looked at her pale face with suspicion. “Are you feeling

unwell?”

Caroline made an excuse. “I just feel a bit suffocated.”

Hearing that, Evan glanced away and said, “Let me know if you find something you like later.”

However, she had no interest in the extravagant items, so she simply remained silent.

A few minutes later, the host took the stage to announce the start of the auction for the evening.

As the first item was presented on stage, Evan’s phone vibrated. He retrieved it and saw that it was

call from Daniella. He quickly

are you? Please, save me. Save me now!”

from the other end of

sitting beside him.

Evan asked with a somber expression, “What’s the matter? What’s

Evan. I’m

jolted up from his seat. “Send me your location. Don’t

to Caroline and ordered, “Let’s

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left

did she have to accompany them in their lovey–dovey

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way to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s panicked

in the car

over everyone present.

caught a glimpse of the deep worry etched on Evan’s face. A

prompting her to close her eyes and lean against the car

for a moment

car came to a stop at the mouth of an alley. Caroline opened

on the ground outside the car, trembling uncontrollably.

and approached her

and wept inconsolably. “Evan, I was

never see you

stiffened, but he still reached out to touch the crown of her head,

safe now. I’m

Reuben glanced at Caroline through the rearview mirror and let out a soft sigh.

decided to speak up. “Ms. Shenton, would you like something

drink?”

you,” Caroline replied, her gaze fixed on the two figures embracing

no trace of

momentarily speechless. ‘Providing comfort is such a

Evan held Daniella’s hand and led her into the alley.

the sight of them disappeared from view. Bitterness washed over her

her hand on her flat belly. Should she

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