Chapter 45

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"Ha, how surprising." Aveline scoffed, her gaze fixed on William's face.

Everyone turned to look at William, their faces full of disbelief.

"How could it be you?"

"Why did you do this?"

"This project is so important to us. Why did you leak the information?"

William was speechless.

First, there was disbelief, then an uncontrollable anger. The crowd surrounded William, demanding an explanation.

William hadn't expected what he did to be exposed so easily. At that moment, he was speechless.

Indeed, with the evidence right there, what else could he say?

Outside.

Lucas stood tall by the glass, his eyes fixed on Aveline. Seeing her pale face, his brows furrowed.. Desmond, standing nearby, said, "I didn't expect her to have a camera at her workstation."

into a line as

Desmond exclaimed, "Miss Young

a

As she relaxed, waves of coldness swept over her. She frowned and tried to get up to pour a cup of warm water, but as soon as she stood, her vision went black,

and rushed

could reach her, the crowd parted as Lucas pushed through, scooping her

to

disinfectant filled the

her eyes, her head

"Drink some water."

were hazy, but suddenly she heard a man's deep, magnetic voice by

tone was gentle and warm, unlike the

Lucas standing by the bedside. His handsome face showed a calm, gentle expression, betraying no other emotions. Aveline said, "Lucas, I've realized that

face darkened

not feeling well, you should talk

you're still being

seem like a patient at all. If I were to give you a microphone now, I'm sure you could give a speech to the world." This man

half-closed

down, his arm sliding under her shoulders to help her. sit up. Then he sat

clean, pleasant scent of him enveloped her, making Aveline feel dazed

liked his

she would always cling to him, asking for hugs

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