Chapter 46

Lucas sat behind her, watching her obediently drink water. A gentle look flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared quickly.

After drinking the water, Aveline didn't lie down again. She leaned against the headboard and checked her phone. Many people had sent her messages, mostly colleagues asking about her condition and a few She called Selena.

"Ave, did everything work out?" Selena answered quickly, her sweet voice coming through.

Aveline replied, "Yes, it did. You were a big help. Have you decided what you want to eat?"

Selena responded, "In that case, I'll make my request."

Aveline said, "No problem."

Selena chuckled. "I haven't had your cooking in a long time. Can you

make me something? I'll eat whatever you cook."

"Sure," Aveline agreed. Selena had helped her so much; she

deserved anything she wanted.

Selena continued, "Hey, your voice sounds a bit off. Are you okay?"

Aveline replied, "I caught a cold, and I-"

finish, someone snatched her phone away, ending. the call abruptly. Lucas put the phone in

doing?"

need to rest now," Lucas

"But at least let me finish my sentence!

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or something? Can't I even finish a

you want to die right now, I

Aveline was speechless.

cursed him a hundred times in her head but didn't dare say

word out loud.

infuriating! He was so

from before? Give him

turned her head away and

profile, his eyes dark and brooding. "You did well this time. Securing the partnership with Brighton

in the room, met with only

"Say something!"

"Are you crazy? You're the one who told me to rest, and now you want me to

her pale face, and said nothing. He

gritted her teeth

long while, her voice broke the silence in

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