Chapter 249

Lacas' body stiffened as he looked at her soft, warm smile, and his heart softened along with it.

"Alright."

"Mr. Tudor, you're so kind," Aveline said sweetly.

Rebecca was livid!

Her cousin had been right; this woman was nothing but a slut!

No way would she allow such a wretch to stay by Lucas' ide.

Lucas was hers!

'Dad, I want Lucas to keep me company for a while. It's my birthday today, so can we skip the boring business talk, please?" Rebecca clung to Reynold's arm, pouting.

Reynold looked at his daughter with fondness, gently tapping her nose. "Come on, sweetie. You're a big girl now. No need to hang onto Lucas like that, okay?"

"Alright, alright, I know," Rebecca replied, then turned to Lucas." Lucas, let's go outside, okay? My garden is beautiful, and I haven't shown it to anyone else. I just want to share it with you!"

Reynold added, "Lucas, it's Rebecca's birthday today. Let's not discuss business. You young people should go have fun. No need to stay with. me."

Lucas nodded slightly. "Alright, Mr. Thompson."

Rebecca immediately tried to take Lucas' arm, but Aveline, quick and agile, beat her to it.

was gnashing her teeth,

Rebecca excitedly talked to Lucas

She stood beside it, like

you help me put it on?" She handed the box

worn by the one who receives it.

no, I want you to put it on me,"

"Rebecca, you should know that

froze for a moment before she replied, "So what? People can get divorced even after getting married. Besides, I know you don't really like her. You're only staying with her out of a sense of obligation, which is why you

woman like that doesn't deserve you. You should end it with her

actually knew that

Her cousin had already told her about Aveline's identity, that she

with disdain in

"Rebecca, you're an adult now. You should understand what it means

become so serious. She felt

so kind

was also taken aback, not expecting Lucas to say such things. Was he...defending her? She lowered her gaze

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indifferent.

sound of commotion and noise came

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what she was thinking, Aveline felt a moment of confusion before refocusing

was outstanding, handsome, and powerful, easily attracting

yet, this remarkable man was devoted

Rebecca seemed to be

the beloved one is

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