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.

covering her mouth to stifle her laughter, tears almost

"You don't need to hang up.

again, thinking, "Are you crazy? Who wants

tone turned cold. "That's not

that, she

Aveline scoffed.

thought I'd see this side of you. My dear Aveline, have you come

so hard and said calmly, "I figured since I had time, we

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

eyes widened in surprise. "Who was it then? Does

said,

Selena was speechless.

found herself momentarily unsure

"Aveline."

Aveline looked at

chin thoughtfully. "It seems like your attitude towards

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