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."

"But you know I won't release him. This goes against what you

"That's what I

her in surprise.

it be such a coincidence that I climbed out the window

"Smart," Lucas praised.

Aveline felt a heavy weight in her heart. This meant someone was watching them, waiting for the right moment to drive a wedge between them,

Who could it be?

moved sensually as his eyes grew even

he whispered, "Just play along. What if my place is bugged?"

whispered, "What do

to see us at odds, caught in some twisted love-hate drama. So why don't we flip

She asked, "But how can you be

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