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."

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

"That's what

her in surprise. "You figured that

Also, I suspect that my previous imprisonment in that warehouse was intentional. How could it be such a coincidence that I climbed out the window and just happened

"Smart," Lucas praised.

someone was watching them, waiting for the right moment to

Who could it be?

took a sip. His Adam's apple moved sensually as his eyes grew even

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

whispered, "What do

to see us at odds, caught in some

felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint it. She asked, "But how can you be

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