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.”

Caroline realized she was the last one remaining in

her

toward the road, intending

waiting for

Lamborghini stopping in front

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and vaguely familiar face. “Ms.

was momentarily taken aback, trying to recall where she had seen that

smile crept onto Neil’s face as he spoke tenderly, “Where are

a ride.”

find a

an hour to find a taxi

you the trouble.”

struck speechless.

and got into the car, wanting to reach the hospital sooner.

fastening her seatbelt, Neil turned to her with a smile, “Where are you going?”

replied, “Angelbay Private Hospital.

still owe you a

other day.”

your fault.

look at her. “Are you sick? Why are you going

head. “No,

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

sincerely.

smile before falling into silence. Meanwhile, Neil couldn’t help.

steal glances at her, struck by the uncanny resemblance she bore to his mother.

and tenderness, particularly their captivating eyes that held an ancient charm. They

break the tension with a gentle tone. “Ms. Shenton,

thoughts. ‘Is this some kind of modern–day tactic people use

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