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.

stood nearby, covering her mouth to stifle her laughter, tears almost escaping

don't need to hang up. Just give him

once again, thinking, "Are you crazy? Who

turned cold. "That's

she

Aveline scoffed.

"I never thought I'd see this side of you. My dear Aveline, have you come

face from laughing so hard and said

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

surprise. "Who was it then? Does Lucas just let

at her intently for a moment and said, "I'll

Selena was speechless.

Aveline's face remain unchanged, Selena found herself momentarily unsure of what

"Aveline."

Aveline looked at

chin thoughtfully. "It seems

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