Chapter 168

Aveline's gaze turned icy. "Do you have any proof?"

Sophia responded, "He got poisoned after eating the food you prepared. What more evidence do you need?"

Aveline retorted, "He bought the ingredients himself. By your logic, could I say he poisoned himself to frame me?"

"You!" Sophia's face darkened. "Miss Young, that's unreasonable!"

Aveline replied, "It's better than twisting the facts."

The tension between them was palpable.

"Enough!" Lucas finally spoke. His handsome, stern

face was dark, and his gaze was cold as he looked at Aveline. "Do you not know why I want a divorce? Aveline, I don't want to be harsh, but you better sign the papers, or else..."

"Or else what?" Aveline stared directly at him, the man she once loved and shared a happy life with, her heart full of mockery. "Are you going to kill me?"

Her voice was light, like a feather landing on Lucas' heart, yet it irritated him for no reason. Wasn't she the one who wanted a divorce? Why was she saying this now?

heavier. "What are you unhappy with about the divorce terms? Just

remained calm as she said, "I won't divorce

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Lucas' frown deepened.

is so stubborn, maybe we should take legal

stated, "I've already called the police. Once the investigation results are out, Lucas,

stunned,

to Sophia. "You should go

Sophia looked worried. "But..."

reassured her

left the room. Lucas didn't

let her go? Did he like her

and sat down, her clear eyes fixed on

frowned. "What are you looking

loved, realizing what a scumbag he turned out

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