Chapter 199

Aveline returned to her workstation, feeling utterly absurd.

She really couldn't understand what Lucas was thinking.

Didn't he care about Sophia?

Then why was he entangled with her like this?

Anger, sadness, and a mix of emotions intertwined, leaving her feeling deeply powerless.

Just then, she received a call from Selena.

"Ave, are you at work?" Selena's voice sounded weak.

"Yes, I'm at work. What's wrong?" Aveline asked.

Selena sighed dramatically. "I've had enough! I've never seen such a picky man. He was discharged, and since my place is far from his, he suggested I move in with him.

"I certainly can't do that! I'm a beautiful woman; moving in would be like walking into the lion's den! So, guess what happened?"

"What happened?" Aveline prompted.

morning asking for a cheeseburger. Where am I supposed to find that at this hour? I lost it! I refused, and he

to be like this. After hesitating, she asked,

it would take a month, but if he doesn't get stressed, maybe a

replied.

after a moment, "Why don't you

to yourself! You're pushing me, a beautiful woman, into the lion's den!" Selena

just don't want him to keep bothering you. Maybe if

calm down."

was quite reluctant. "No, whenever I see him, I still

helplessly.

to get back at

don't let him catch you off

worry, I've got

more when her email pinged with the work she

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