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

waiting for her at

toward the road, intending to hail a taxi

waiting for over ten minutes,

a Lamborghini stopping in

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rolled down, revealing a gentle and vaguely familiar face.

where she had seen that face before. After a brief moment, she

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

a ride.”

a

take you at least an hour to find a taxi during this rush hour. Let me save

you the trouble.”

was struck

the offer and got into the car, wanting to reach the

Neil turned to her with a smile, “Where are you

Hospital. Thank

“It’s no trouble at all. I still owe you a sincere apology for my

other day.”

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

“Are you sick? Why are you going to the

shook her head. “No, my

her reaction, remorse flickered in Neil’s eyes.

sincerely.

casual smile before falling into

steal glances at her, struck by the uncanny

their captivating

a gentle tone.

her mind swirling with thoughts. ‘Is this some kind of modern–day tactic people use to

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