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."

Outside, the night cloaked the surroundings, and a luxurious car waited by the curb. The window rolled down, revealing half of a man's profile.

the car and got in, saying, "Thank

parting slightly. "How do

paused, lowering her gaze. Lucas toyed with a

took out a cigarette, and placed it between her lips. She took the lighter from. his hand and lit the cigarette, taking a light puff. Smoke

cigarette to

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stared at her, snatching the cigarette and tossing it out the window

if trying

he

Aveline's body trembled.

to do it here when the car was parked right in front

his shirt, her breathing uneven.

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

feel like a marriage but

Each favor was meticulously calculated,

of irony flickered in Aveline's

it

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