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.

face twisted in anger. He gripped her neck, forcing her to

like this

house is mine. I can do whatever I want with it. What does it

Lucas even more, igniting a fiery rage within him.

she wouldn't even look at him

How dare she!

divorced yet. You can't dispose of marital

Aveline's anger flared.

kicking him wildly. "Lucas, are

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for openly cheating on me? Did you think about our

could finish, Lucas crashed his

her, and his cool scent invaded her senses. He used his tall frame to pin her against the wall, making it

"Mmph!"

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