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 want. The person who sent you the photos wants to see us turn against

said, "That's what I suspected

in surprise. "You figured

it be such a coincidence that I climbed out the window

"Smart," Lucas praised.

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

Who could it be?

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 put

down his glass and strode directly towards her. He reached out, pulling her into an embrace. As she began to struggle, he whispered, "Just play along. What if my place is bugged?" Aveline's hand pressed against his side, but she lessened her force upon hearing this,

whispered, "What do you

to see us at odds, caught in some twisted love-hate

it. She asked, "But how can you be so

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