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

the country. Do you want to see me

this time, Rebecca had

leaving them in dire straits. Unable to oppose his daughter's wishes, Reynold

even colder. "It seems the Johnson

"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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time, she had come to realize that Lucas was indeed a cold-hearted

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

"Did you do what I asked you

suddenly turned sharp. "I will never apologize

that, she

darkened instantly as if a storm cloud had settled over him. The tension inside the

Aveline sat beside Lucas.

the handset, she could still hear the conversation. She

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 was what

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