Chapter 23 They Look So Similar

Caroline kept his business card and graciously replied, “Mr. Xander, thank you for your assistance.

I’ll take my leave now.”

Neil couldn’t tear his gaze away from Caroline until she had left.

They… they just look too alike…” He couldn’t help thinking to himself

“Neil!” Yuliana’s voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

Noticing that he was still fixated on Caroline’s departure, Yuliana quickly grew dissatisfied. “Neil, why are you still staring at that vixen?”

Neil furrowed his brow upon hearing her use such vulgar words. “Seriously, can’t you behave like

a noble young lady?”

“Do you have feelings for that woman? Why are you defending her?” Yuliana refuted..

Caroline quickly returned to Evan’s side to avoid further unnecessary trouble.

When she took her seat beside him, he looked at her pale face with suspicion. “Are you feeling

unwell?”

Caroline made an excuse. “I just feel a bit suffocated.”

Hearing that, Evan glanced away and said, “Let me know if you find something you like later.”

However, she had no interest in the extravagant items, so she simply remained silent.

A few minutes later, the host took the stage to announce the start of the auction for the evening.

As the first item was presented on stage, Evan’s phone vibrated. He retrieved it and saw that it was

a call from Daniella. He quickly answered it.

“Evan, where are you? Please, save me. Save me now!”

from the other end of the

beside

Evan asked with a somber expression, “What’s the matter? What’s

me, Evan. I’m

me your location. Don’t hang up. I’ll be

Caroline and ordered,

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was left speechless.

she have to accompany them in their lovey–dovey act?

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made his way to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s panicked sobs permeated the

the car grew increasingly stifling, casting a gloomy and

over

and caught a glimpse of the deep worry

through her, prompting her to close her eyes and lean against

moment of respite.

stop at the mouth of an

Daniella squatting on the ground

and

arms and wept inconsolably. “Evan, I was so scared. I

would never see you again.”

he still reached out to touch

safe now. I’m

glanced at Caroline through the rearview mirror and let out a

he decided to speak up. “Ms. Shenton, would you like

drink?”

you,” Caroline replied, her gaze fixed on the

no trace of emotion.

speechless. ‘Providing comfort is such a difficult task…”

Daniella’s hand and led her into the alley. Caroline quietly averted

her head as the sight of them disappeared from view. Bitterness washed over her

her flat belly. Should she tell Evan

an hour, Evan instructed Reuben to escort Caroline home in a cab, while

behind.

the cab, Caroline observed the night view whizzing past them and spoke up gently, “Reuben, can you do me a favor?”

a brief silence, he inquired, “What do you need?”

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