Chapter 240

Lucas stared at her intently.

Even though he had watched the surveillance footage of the road where they first met countless times, he still couldn't be sure if she knew his identity from the beginning.

If she did, then she was incredibly cunning, as he hadn't noticed it during their entire year together.

But if she didn't...

He didn't dare continue that line of thought, nor did he dare to trust easily. A faint glimmer of light flickered in his eyes.

A sudden cold wind blew, making Aveline shiver as she burrowed into his chest. "Lu, I'm so cold. Hold me."

The tension in his heart made him uncomfortable, but seeing her like this, he couldn't bring himself to wake her up. Ultimately, he was addicted to her current softness and obedience. Lucas collected his thoughts and hugged her tightly, feeling her soft warmth. His eyes darkened further.

"Mr. Tudor."

At that moment, Steve walked over. He was momentarily shocked to see Lucas holding a woman, but quickly regained his composure.

here tonight or returning to Celestial Heights?" Steve asked

going back to

accommodations here didn't meet his

quickly, unable to help glancing at

his son tried to get his hands

struck a deal with her: if she could win over Lucas, he

Steve's eyes, but he quickly masked

had her eyes closed, seemingly asleep. Lucas lifted her

waiting by the

Desmond respectfully opened

in the car, then climbed in from the other side, handling her with

had finally learned to

occasionally glancing at Aveline's serene sleeping face, his

the car entered the city and passed by

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