Aveline averted her gaze. His eyes were too intense, and she realized she couldn't resist them.

Keeping her distance was a better idea.

She walked into the villa and looked at Lucas. "Can you tell me now?"

Lucas responded coolly, "It was an overseas virtual number. I had someone trace it, and it turns out it was one of the Tudor family's bodyguards."

Aveline frowned. "Who instructed this bodyguard to send me those photos? What's the purpose?"

Lucas asked, "What was your first thought when you saw the photos?"

Aveline pressed her lips together. "Compassion. I wanted to rescue him."

colder. "But you know I won't release him. This goes against what you want. The person who sent you the photos wants to see us

said, "That's what I suspected

in surprise. "You figured that

it be such a coincidence that I climbed out the window

"Smart," Lucas praised.

watching them, waiting for the right moment to drive a wedge between

Who could it be?

from the cabinet, poured some into a glass, and took a sip. His Adam's apple moved sensually as his eyes grew even colder. "Aveline, maybe we should

whispered, "Just play along. What if my place is bugged?" Aveline's hand pressed against his side,

whispered, "What do

as he stared at her flushed ear. He leaned in, his voice low and intense. "That person wants to see us at odds, caught in

"But how can you

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