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.

her at the company entrance

of relief, she made her way toward the road, intending to hail a taxi

waiting for over ten minutes, she grew impatient.

stopping in front of

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

was momentarily taken aback, trying to recall where she had seen that face before. After a brief moment, she

as he spoke tenderly, “Where are you headed?

a ride.”

I can find a taxi,” Caroline tactfully declined.

“It might take you at least an hour to find a taxi during this rush

you the trouble.”

struck

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

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

Hospital. Thank

owe you a sincere apology for my cousin’s behavior the

other day.”

between them. “That wasn’t your fault. You

sick? Why are

her head. “No, my mother is hospitalized.*

eyes. “I’m sorry to hear that,”

sincerely.

with a casual smile before falling into silence. Meanwhile, Neil

by the uncanny resemblance she bore

their captivating eyes that held an ancient charm.

break the tension with a gentle tone. “Ms.

this some kind of modern–day tactic people use to

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