Chapter 122

Lucas' lips pressed into a straight line, his eyes fixed on Aveline. "You're not going to apologize?"

Aveline felt a wave of pressure settle over her heart.

She feared nothing and had no attachments, but Selena was

different.

She could hold her own against Sophia, but when Lucas spoke, she was instantly at a disadvantage.

She was clearly not the favored one.

The defiance in Aveline's eyes faded, replaced by a trace of self mockery and bitterness.

"Lucas, are you sure you want to do this?"

To humiliate her again and again?

To make her feel utterly ashamed and humiliated?

Lucas' voice was low and magnetic, his tone cool and detached. "What do you think?"

closed her eyes, then nodded. "Fine,

turned to Sophia, about to apologize, but Selena stopped

I'm not apologizing.

her arm around Aveline's shoulder. "Come on, we don't need that stupid necklace.

Aveline frowned. "Selena..."

face full of confidence. "It's

Aveline felt uneasy.

and ruthless. If he

to look back, but Selena

out of the mall, Selena said, "Ave, I couldn't let your lower your

he

ruthless with her; he would be even more

"No worries. Worst case, I'll go

"But..."

Later, we'll go have steak. I found a great place and want you to

lip, her clear eyes shimmering

the jewelry store, Sophia still looked pale. She turned to Lucas." Lucas,

answer her question. Instead, he asked, "Do you

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