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.

He gripped her neck, forcing her

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push him away, but he was too strong. "The house is mine. I can do whatever I want with it. What does it have to do with

a fiery rage within him. He had been trying to contact her, but

wouldn't even look

How dare she!

his grip slightly. "Aveline, we're not divorced yet. You can't dispose of marital property without my

Aveline's anger flared.

kicking him wildly. "Lucas, are you

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you accountable for openly cheating on me? Did you think about our

Lucas crashed his lips

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

"Mmph!"

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