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.

nearby, covering her mouth to stifle her

need to hang up. Just give him

thinking, "Are you crazy? Who wants to

cold.

she hung

Aveline scoffed.

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

so hard and said calmly, "I

catch her breath and asked, "Who answered the phone? Was it Sophia?" Aveline

surprise. "Who was it then? Does Lucas just

said,

Selena was speechless.

herself momentarily unsure of what Aveline

"Aveline."

looked

thoughtfully. "It seems like your attitude towards Lucas

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