Judy's voice was gentle and apologetic. "Sorry, he's in the shower. I'll let him know you called when he's done."

Aveline raised an eyebrow. "Where exactly is he showering?"

Judy was taken aback. Despite the suggestive context, Aveline kept probing.

Still, she replied, "At a hotel,"

Aveline pressed on, "What's he doing at a hotel?"

Judy was speechless.

She glanced at the phone, doubting whether it was really Aveline on the other end. Any other woman would have hung up by now, right?

Judy held her composure and said, "Miss Young, I'll let Lucas explain when he gets out."

Aveline replied, "You can use his phone, but you can't tell me what you're doing at a hotel?"

Judy fell silent.

stifle

a glance and then told Judy, "You don't need to hang up. Just give him the phone when he's out. Meanwhile, we

thinking, "Are you crazy? Who wants to

tone turned cold. "That's

that, she hung

Aveline scoffed.

see this side of you. My dear Aveline,

from laughing so hard and said calmly, "I

moment, she managed to catch her breath and asked, "Who answered the phone? Was

surprise. "Who was it then?

for a moment and said, "I'll remember that. I'll ask

Selena was speechless.

Selena found herself momentarily unsure of

"Aveline."

Aveline looked

her chin thoughtfully. "It seems like your attitude towards Lucas

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