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

beside him.

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

stalking me, Evan. I’m really scared…”

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

Caroline and ordered, “Let’s go!”

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she have to accompany them

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to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s panicked sobs permeated the air

atmosphere in the car

over everyone

caught a glimpse of the deep

heartache surged through her, prompting her to close her eyes and lean against the

for a moment of respite.

ten minutes, the car came to a stop at the mouth of an alley.

on the ground outside the car, trembling uncontrollably. Evan

the car and approached her with determined

herself into his arms and wept inconsolably. “Evan, I was

I would never see you

reached out to touch the

safe now.

Caroline through the rearview mirror and let out a soft

decided to speak up. “Ms. Shenton,

drink?”

gaze fixed on the two figures embracing outside the car.

betrayed no trace of

‘Providing comfort

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

sight of them disappeared from view.

her hand on her flat belly. Should she tell Evan

an hour, Evan instructed Reuben to escort Caroline home

behind.

to Villa Rosa in the cab, Caroline observed the night view

silence, he inquired, “What

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