Trapped in Love

Chapter 33

Chapter 33 Sinking Without a Trace

Caroline’s expression twisted with disdain. “If that’s the case, then you better make sure to discipline her properly from now on. Tell her to stop finding fault with me all the time!”

With those words, Caroline forcefully stormed out of the room, leaving Evan standing alone in his

office, his brows furrowed in thought.

After a moment, he retrieved his phone and dialed Reuben’s number. “How’s the investigation

progressing?”

Reuben’s voice came through the line. “Mr. Jordan, the deputy dean has passed away, so we couldn’t confirm anything. However, we did find the teacher who taught Ms. Love that year.”

He continued, “She explained that Ms. Love was bullied during that time, which caused her to suffer from some sort of trauma. But the orphanage covered it up.”

A dark cloud crossed Evan’s face.

“There’s another matter,” Reuben added.

“Go on,” Evan urged

“The dean informed me that the girl with the red mole on her earlobe went by the name Lyra. It’s possible that Ms. Love changed her name after being adopted.”

Deep lines etched across Evan’s forehead. “Did you manage to contact her adoptive parents?”

Reuben replied, “I had someone reach out to them, but by the time our contact went to their address, they had already moved without leaving any traces behind.”

“Keep investigating.” Evan commanded firmly.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Suddenly, a knock interrupted their conversation. “Mr. Jordan! Please come to the fashion design. department immediately. Ms. Love has collapsed.”

to leave work, Caroline realized she was the last

her at the

toward the road, intending to

hospital. However, after waiting for over ten

then, a Lamborghini stopping

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down, revealing a gentle and

recall where she had seen that face before.

tenderly, “Where are you headed?

a ride.”

I can find a taxi,” Caroline tactfully

least an hour to find a taxi during this rush

you the trouble.”

struck speechless.

she accepted the offer and got into the car, wanting

Neil turned to her with a

Hospital. Thank you,

at all. I still owe you

other day.”

them. “That wasn’t your fault. You don’t have

to look at her. “Are you sick?

“No, my mother is hospitalized.*

by her reaction, remorse flickered in Neil’s eyes. “I’m sorry to hear

sincerely.

falling into silence. Meanwhile, Neil

struck by the uncanny resemblance she bore to

of stubbornness and tenderness, particularly their captivating eyes that held

break the tension with a gentle tone. “Ms. Shenton, you remind me of someone

speechless, her mind swirling with thoughts. ‘Is this some kind of modern–day tactic

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