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

want

had not apologized

measures to sanction the Johnson family, leaving them in dire straits. Unable to oppose his daughter's wishes, Reynold had to send

"It seems the

I like you so much, yet you're targeting my family for that

Lucas replied indifferently, "So?"

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

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

you do what I asked

turned sharp. "I

that, she hung up

had settled over him. The tension inside the car

Aveline sat beside Lucas.

hear the conversation. She lowered her gaze slightly,

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 having a family meant.

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