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

leaving the country. Do you want to see me off?"

had not apologized to

business dealings, Lucas 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

even colder. "It seems the Johnson family's situation doesn't affect you

tearful. "Lucas, why are you so heartless? I like you so much, yet you're targeting my family

Lucas replied indifferently, "So?"

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

continued, "So you can't treat our family like this. Lucas,

coldly, "Did you do what I asked you

turned sharp. "I will never

that, she hung up

darkened instantly as if a storm cloud had

Aveline sat beside Lucas.

was using the handset, she could still hear the conversation. She lowered

a family. It appeared anyone could act recklessly when surrounded by the love of their parents. So, this was what having a family

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