Chapter 290

Three days later.

Lucas had wrapped up affairs in Arthur Town; now, it was time to dispatch others to finalize the assessment and prepare for signing the investment deal. His presence was no longer required here. They departed for Cloudflare City.

The bodyguard placed Aveline's suitcase in the car. Lucas took her hand. "What are you thinking about?"

Aveline glanced at their clasped hands but said nothing. Lucas looked at her for a moment before helping her into the car.

Just as they left Arthur Town, his phone rang. Seeing the caller ID,

expression grew colder.

It was a call from Rebecca.

"Hello?" he answered, his tone noticeably icy.

his

I'm leaving the country. Do you want to see me off?" Rebecca's

Rebecca had not

had taken direct measures to sanction the Johnson family, leaving them in dire straits. Unable to oppose his daughter's wishes, Reynold had to send her abroad and humble himself to

the Johnson family's

you so much, yet

Lucas replied indifferently, "So?"

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up. Over time, she had come to realize that Lucas was

"So you can't treat our family like this. Lucas, please stop. I'm going abroad and won't bother

you do what I

suddenly turned sharp. "I will never apologize to

that, she

storm cloud had settled over him. The tension inside the

Aveline sat beside Lucas.

the handset, she could still hear the conversation. She lowered her gaze slightly,

finally understood how it would be to have the backing of a family. It appeared anyone could act recklessly when surrounded by the love of their parents. So, this

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