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 the office. To

was not waiting for her at the company entrance as

way toward the road, intending to hail a taxi

after waiting for over

then, a Lamborghini stopping in front of heri.

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gentle and vaguely familiar face. “Ms. Shenton?” the man inquired.

to recall where she had seen that face before. After a brief moment, she asked, “Mr.

Neil’s face as he spoke tenderly, “Where are you headed? Allow me to give you

a ride.”

a taxi,”

to find a taxi during this rush hour.

you the trouble.”

was struck speechless.

she accepted the offer and got into the

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

Hospital. Thank you,

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

other day.”

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

look at her. “Are you sick? Why

shook her head. “No, my mother

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

sincerely.

responded with a casual smile before falling into

struck by the uncanny resemblance she bore to his

and tenderness, particularly their captivating eyes that

tension with a gentle tone. “Ms. Shenton, you remind me of someone I

thoughts. ‘Is this some kind

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