Chapter 188

Lucas's chest constricted as he recalled Aveline's icy demeanor. The memory left him with a lingering discomfort.

He tugged at his collar, trying to ease the pressure, but it didn't help.

Stepping out of the hospital, Lucas found himself under a darkened sky. The waiting driver had already pulled up to the

entrance.

Lucas got into the car and, on impulse, called Aveline's number again.

It was still turned off.

Feeling frustrated, he dialed Desmond. "Find out where Aveline is right now."

Desmond replied, "Yes."

An hour ago, Brian had been dragged out, battered, and bruised-all for offending Aveline. With that grim scene fresh in his mind, Lucas dared not delay the order. He knew Lucas was displeased.

Desmond's expression was serious as he instructed his team to investigate.

seat

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fast, but not as fast as their sports car. As the engine roared past, he noticed a hand at the back

a woman's hand, delicate and pale, gripping the window

mind and hit the gas, catching up

a spot on the mountain road,

reason, he thought of that hand again. It seemed oddly

car, saying, "I have something to do. You

that, the sports car roared

slammed to the ground with crushing force. Before she could catch her

herself inside an abandoned factory. The walls were dilapidated, and drafts came from all sides. Her body felt weak and limp, leaving her

of the factory and stopped.

Good. The show's about

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a couple of times before asking, "Who are you? Why

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