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.

in anger. He gripped her neck, forcing her to look, directly at him. "Why did

like

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

fiery rage within him. He had

she wouldn't even look

How dare she!

tightened his grip slightly. "Aveline, we're not divorced yet.

Aveline's anger flared.

hitting and kicking him wildly. "Lucas, are you

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me? Did you think about our marriage when you announced you'd marry Sophia right in

Lucas crashed

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

"Mmph!"

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