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 Caroline, who

beside

expression, “What’s the matter? What’s

stalking me, Evan. I’m

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

he turned to Caroline and ordered,

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was left

have to accompany them in their

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to Daniella’s location, Daniella’s

phone’s speaker. The atmosphere in the car grew increasingly stifling, casting a

mood over everyone present.

head and caught a glimpse of the deep worry etched on Evan’s face. A

to close her eyes

moment of respite.

the car came to a stop at the

the ground outside the car, trembling uncontrollably. Evan

and approached her with

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

would never see

body stiffened, but he still reached out to touch the crown of her head, offering

now.

the rearview mirror and let out a soft sigh. After

a moment, he decided to speak up.

drink?”

gaze fixed on the two figures embracing outside

trace of emotion.

speechless. ‘Providing comfort is such a difficult

her into the alley. Caroline quietly averted her gaze,

sight of them disappeared from view.

flat belly. Should she tell Evan about her pregnancy?

Reuben to escort Caroline home in a cab, while

behind.

the night view whizzing past them and spoke up gently, “Reuben, can

a brief silence, he inquired, “What do

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