Chapter 37

"Let's go," Lucas said as he stood up, blocking her view.

Aveline looked at him. "Huh?"

Lucas looked down at her. "Aren't we going to the lawyer's office?

Aveline lowered her eyes and didn't say anything. She got up and followed him out of the Tudor residence.

As she glanced back at the expansive and luxurious villa, she couldn't help but say, "What a shame, I won't be able to come here anymore."

She did like this place.

"You can still come," Lucas suddenly said.

Aveline looked at him, meeting his dark, intense eyes. She smiled and replied, "No thanks. It would be awkward if I ran into you and Miss Winter getting cozy.

Lucas's brow furrowed, and his demeanor grew colder.

He stopped looking at her and got into the car.

Aveline took the front passenger seat, but the driver didn't start the car.

in confusion. "What's

driver was sweating nervously. "Could you please

Lucas. Sure enough, he looked even more displeased than before. She found it

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you don't want me to.

stared at

his command, the driver didn't dare

to the back seat. "You're

with him would be such

words made the car's atmosphere even more tense. The driver glanced nervously in the rearview mirror before finally starting the car. Aveline took out her phone and noticed it was off. When she turned it on, countless messages

messages were from Selena, so she called her

away.

where are you? Are you safe? If you've been kidnapped, just cough once, and I'll call the police!" Selena's anxious voice came through. Aveline couldn't help but laugh.

fine. I called to let

"Thank goodness you're okay. I would've hated myself

"Why do you say

that jerk

having fun with

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