Lucas turned his cold gaze to Desmond. "What's wrong with her?"

Desmond looked bewildered. "I-I know."

The last time he had seen Aveline at the h completely distant, cold, and unapproachable.

What had happened during this time?

Lucas' voice was sharp as he ordered, "Find out."

"Yes." Desmond nodded.

she hadn't been like this. But now, she seemed

Instead of leaving, Lucas headed to the basement level. As if something had crossed his mind, he said, "Have Brian meet me."

"Understood."

At DK Group.

office, there was a knock on

"Come in."

open and stepped inside, looking slightly uneasy. "Mr.

been keeping an eye on Aveline. Did you notice anything

last night, but he could still report what

to the seaside, the same place where she was taken last time," Brian explained. Upon hearing this, Lucas narrowed his long, dark eyes. "Why

sure," Brian stammered. "I kept my distance, focusing

the desk, his expression remaining cold and indifferent. After a long pause, he finally said, "Alright, I understand. You can go."

out a sigh of relief, turning

Lucas' eyes followed him out, his expression turning icy as soon

and clocked in, she had just settled at her desk and opened her computer when Sidney walked

her a carton of milk. "You don't look well.

for a moment before replying, "I'm fine. Your arm hasn't

"Aveline, about what happened last time, I really didn't mean

Aveline nodded. "I didn't take it to heart,

divorce was because

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