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 look,

didn't like this

I can do whatever I want with it. What does

igniting a fiery rage within him.

she wouldn't even look at

How dare she!

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

Aveline's anger flared.

started hitting and kicking him wildly. "Lucas, are you

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our marriage when you announced you'd

finish, Lucas crashed his

He used his tall frame to pin her against the wall,

"Mmph!"

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