Chapter 389

Jackson's face contorted into a forded smile as he turned to Desmond. "Mr. Blake, are you free lately? I'd like to treat you to a meal."

Desmond responded curtly, "I'm not available," dismissing Jackson without a second thought.

Even William had to respect Lucas, so who did Jackson think he was?

Jackson's face turned ashen.

Aveline looked at Maria. "I'll head out now. You should go home. _early too."

Maria nodded. "Take care."

followed Desmond out of the event. Outside, the night cloaked the surroundings, and a luxurious car waited by the

approached the car and got in,

her, his lips parting slightly. "How do you plan to thank

her gaze. Lucas toyed with a lighter, seemingly wanting a cigarette but not lighting

between her lips. She took the lighter from. his hand and lit the cigarette, taking a

handed the cigarette to him. "Want

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cigarette and tossing it out the window before pulling her close for a fierce kiss. The

was intense as if trying to

here," he whispered in her ear, his voice

Aveline's body trembled.

when the car was parked

her breathing uneven. "Can we...

had anticipated that asking for his help would come with conditions, even though, as his wife, leveraging her title to exert some influence was her right. Yet, Lucas still

didn't feel like a

was meticulously calculated, with no room

of irony flickered

noticed it immediately and

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