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.

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

didn't like this

away, but he was too strong. "The house is mine. I can do whatever I want

igniting a fiery rage within him. He had been trying

she wouldn't even look

How dare she!

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

Aveline's anger flared.

him wildly. "Lucas,

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we're not divorced, should I hold you accountable for openly cheating on me? Did you think about our marriage when you announced you'd marry Sophia right

could finish, Lucas crashed his

his tall frame to pin her against

"Mmph!"

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