The tense atmosphere dissolved, giving way to a bone-chilling cold.

Both Lucas and Aveline turned to see Sidney emerging from the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist. His short hair was damp, and though his frame was slender, it was covered with a thin layer of muscle, giving him a youthful yet powerful appearance.

Lucas suddenly grabbed Aveline by her wrist and yanked her forward roughly. His icy voice cut through the air, "Aveline, what are you doing, hmm? Hiding a man in your home?"

Lucas radiated danger, his piercing eyes fixed on Aveline as if he wanted to bore a hole through her. Rage surged within him, spreading throughout his chest.

She had brought a man home!

If he hadn't come over tonight, would they have ended up in bed together?

And she had even cooked a whole meal for him!

Ha!

Lucas realized he had been far too lenient with her.

to free her wrist. But Lucas' grip was too strong, and the pressure only hurt

wrong with you? He saved me today,

her off coldly, "Why did he save you? What happened? Why didn't you

pushed too far, he was capable of anything! Sidney stepped forward, his tone serious. "Mr. Tudor, let her

without hesitation, sending him stumbling

"Sidney!"

her hand free

widened in shock. She Sidney.

pain, shook his head weakly. "I'm... I'm

in significant pain, with sweat

Sidney said apologetically, "I' dryer in the bathroom, so I washed my clothes and put them in to dry. They should be

reassured him, "No need to

Aveline!" Lucas's furious voice echoed, making the

herself before speaking. "It's not

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