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.

neck, forcing her to look,

didn't like

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

Lucas even more, igniting a fiery rage within him. He had been trying to contact

even look

How dare she!

not divorced yet. You

Aveline's anger flared.

kicking him wildly. "Lucas, are you

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on me? Did you think about our marriage when you announced

Lucas crashed

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

"Mmph!"

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