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

didn't like

away, but he was too strong. "The house is mine. I

more, igniting a fiery rage within him. He had been

even look at him

How dare she!

yet.

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 you'd marry Sophia right in

finish, Lucas crashed

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

"Mmph!"

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