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.”

she was the last one remaining in the office.

Reuben was not waiting for her at the

toward the road, intending to hail a

hospital. However, after waiting for over ten minutes,

stopping in front

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car window rolled down, revealing a gentle and vaguely familiar face. “Ms. Shenton?”

aback, trying to recall where she had seen that

spoke tenderly, “Where are you headed? Allow me to

a ride.”

a

hour to find a taxi

you the trouble.”

was struck

offer and got into the

to her with a smile, “Where are you

Private Hospital. Thank you,

no trouble at all. I still owe you a

other day.”

wasn’t your fault. You don’t have to apologize to me.

at her. “Are you sick? Why

shook her head. “No,

remorse flickered in Neil’s eyes. “I’m sorry to hear that,” he

sincerely.

smile before falling into silence.

her, struck by the

a similar blend of stubbornness and tenderness, particularly their captivating eyes that held an

a gentle tone. “Ms. Shenton, you remind me of someone I know.”

some kind

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