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.

face paling as she struggled to free her wrist. But Lucas' grip was too strong, and the pressure only hurt her

with you? He saved

save you? What happened?

exuded made Aveline tremble. Deep down, she still feared him. Because he was a madman! If pushed too far, he was capable of anything! Sidney stepped forward, his tone serious. "Mr. Tudor,

stumbling back several steps,

"Sidney!"

her hand free from Lucas and rushed to

eyes widened in shock. She Sidney.

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

was in significant pain, with sweat beading on

I didn't mean to cause any misunderstanding. I noticed you have a Sidney said apologetically, "I' dryer in the bathroom, so I washed my clothes

him, "No need to

furious voice echoed, making the room feel

calming herself before

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