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 phone, audible even to

sitting beside

somber expression, “What’s

Evan. I’m really scared…”

up from his seat. “Send me your location. Don’t hang up. I’ll

turned to Caroline and ordered, “Let’s

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was left speechless.

did she have to accompany them in

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to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s

the car grew increasingly stifling, casting a

mood over

tilted her head and caught a glimpse of the deep worry

to close her

a moment of

the car came to a stop

Daniella squatting on the ground outside the car, trembling

the car and approached her

Daniella threw herself into his arms and

never see you again.”

he still reached out to touch the crown of her head,

safe now. I’m here.”

the rearview mirror and let out a soft

speak up. “Ms. Shenton, would you like

drink?”

you,” Caroline replied, her gaze fixed on the

no trace of emotion.

was momentarily speechless. ‘Providing comfort

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

disappeared from view. Bitterness washed over her as

her flat belly. Should she

Evan instructed Reuben to escort Caroline

behind.

cab, Caroline observed the night

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

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