Trapped in Love By Kitty Song

Chapter 33 Sinking Without a Trace

Caroline’s expression twisted with disdain. “If that’s the case, then you better make sure to discipline her properly from now on. Tell her to stop finding fault with me all the time!”

With those words, Caroline forcefully stormed out of the room, leaving Evan standing alone in his

office, his brows furrowed in thought.

After a moment, he retrieved his phone and dialed Reuben’s number. “How’s the investigation

progressing?”

Reuben’s voice came through the line. “Mr. Jordan, the deputy dean has passed away, so we couldn’t confirm anything. However, we did find the teacher who taught Ms. Love that year.”

He continued, “She explained that Ms. Love was bullied during that time, which caused her to suffer from some sort of trauma. But the orphanage covered it up.”

A dark cloud crossed Evan’s face.

“There’s another matter,” Reuben added.

“Go on,” Evan urged

“The dean informed me that the girl with the red mole on her earlobe went by the name Lyra. It’s possible that Ms. Love changed her name after being adopted.”

Deep lines etched across Evan’s forehead. “Did you manage to contact her adoptive parents?”

Reuben replied, “I had someone reach out to them, but by the time our contact went to their address, they had already moved without leaving any traces behind.”

“Keep investigating.” Evan commanded firmly.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

Suddenly, a knock interrupted their conversation. “Mr. Jordan! Please come to the fashion design. department immediately. Ms. Love has collapsed.”

When it was time to leave work, Caroline realized she was the last one remaining in the office. To

not waiting for her at the company entrance

a sense of relief, she made her way toward the

However, after waiting for over ten minutes, she grew

stopping in front

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down, revealing a gentle and vaguely familiar face. “Ms. Shenton?” the man

where she had seen that face before. After a brief moment, she asked, “Mr. Xander?”

tenderly, “Where are you headed? Allow

a ride.”

can find a taxi,”

“It might take you at least an hour to find a taxi during this rush hour. Let me

you the trouble.”

was struck speechless.

the offer and got into the

her

Private Hospital. Thank you, Mr. Xander.”

still owe you

other day.”

them. “That wasn’t your fault. You don’t

look at her. “Are you sick? Why are you going to the hospital?”

head. “No, my mother is

eyes. “I’m sorry to hear that,” he offered.

sincerely.

responded with a casual smile before falling into silence. Meanwhile, Neil

struck by the uncanny resemblance she bore to

similar blend of stubbornness and tenderness, particularly their captivating

tone. “Ms. Shenton, you remind me of someone I know.”

left speechless, her mind swirling with thoughts. ‘Is this some kind of modern–day tactic people

more assertive tone. “Mr. Xander, what exactly do you mean?”

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