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.

forcing her to look, directly at

didn't like this

strong. "The house is mine. I can do whatever I want with it. What does it have

Lucas even more, igniting a fiery rage within him. He had

wouldn't even look

How dare she!

tightened his grip slightly. "Aveline, we're not divorced yet. You

Aveline's anger flared.

and kicking him wildly.

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on me? Did you think about our marriage when you

she could finish, Lucas crashed his

and his cool scent invaded her senses. He used his tall frame

"Mmph!"

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