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.”

leave work, Caroline realized she was the

Reuben was not waiting for her at

way toward the

hospital. However, after waiting for over ten minutes, she grew

then, a Lamborghini stopping in front

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

taken aback, trying to recall where she had seen that face

spoke tenderly, “Where are you headed? Allow me

a ride.”

can find a taxi,” Caroline

at least an hour to

you the trouble.”

struck speechless.

the offer and got into the car,

turned to her with a

Private Hospital. Thank you, Mr. Xander.”

all. I still owe you a sincere apology for my cousin’s

other day.”

fault. You don’t have to apologize

turned to look at her. “Are you sick? Why are

shook her head. “No,

in Neil’s eyes. “I’m sorry to hear

sincerely.

casual smile before falling into

by the uncanny

and tenderness, particularly their captivating eyes that held

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

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

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