Chapter 223

"Don't scream," a deep, magnetic voice commanded, and Aveline's struggles ceased abruptly.

It was Lucas.

Strangely, her fear began to dissipate.

She stopped struggling, though her breathing remained rapid, and her body continued to tremble slightly from the residual fear.

Lucas released his hand from her mouth, his sharp, handsome features cold in the dim light. "Aveline, did I give you permission to resign? This counts as absenteeism!"

Aveline's eyelids fluttered briefly.

"Then just dock my pay," she replied.

her neck, forcing her to look, directly

didn't like this

strong. "The house is mine. I can

a fiery rage within him. He had been trying to contact

even look at him

How dare she!

his grip slightly. "Aveline, we're not divorced yet. You can't dispose of marital property

Aveline's anger flared.

kicking him wildly. "Lucas, are

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on me? Did you think about our marriage when you announced you'd marry Sophia right in front of

could finish, Lucas crashed

senses. He used his tall frame to pin

"Mmph!"

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