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!”

other end of the

sitting beside

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

Evan. I’m

jolted up from his seat. “Send me your location. Don’t

Caroline and ordered, “Let’s

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was left

did she have to accompany

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way to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s panicked sobs permeated the air through.

atmosphere in the car grew increasingly stifling, casting a gloomy and

mood over everyone present.

of the deep worry etched on Evan’s

to close her eyes

for a moment of respite.

a stop at the

on the ground outside the

car and

into his arms and

I would never see you again.”

reached out to touch the crown of her

now. I’m

Caroline through the rearview mirror and let out a soft sigh.

for a moment, he decided to speak up. “Ms. Shenton, would

drink?”

her gaze fixed on the two figures embracing outside the car. Her

betrayed no trace of emotion.

speechless. ‘Providing comfort is such a difficult

Daniella’s hand and led her into the alley.

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

belly. Should

instructed Reuben to escort Caroline home in a

behind.

Caroline and Reuben made their way back to Villa Rosa in the cab, Caroline observed the night

silence, he inquired, “What do you

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