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.

her mouth to stifle her laughter, tears almost

then told Judy, "You don't need to hang up. Just give him

thinking, "Are you crazy? Who wants

turned cold. "That's

she

Aveline scoffed.

this side of you. My dear Aveline, have you come back stronger

from laughing so hard and

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I had time, we might as well

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

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

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

Selena was speechless.

Selena found herself momentarily unsure of what Aveline

"Aveline."

Aveline looked at

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