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.

the CEO's office, there was a knock on the

"Come in."

and stepped

keeping an eye on Aveline. Did you

for a moment. He hadn't followed Aveline last night, but he could still report what had happened

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

Brian stammered. "I kept my distance, focusing on Russell. I was worried he might harm Miss

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

let out a sigh of relief,

turning icy as soon as Brian's back was

Aveline arrived at the studio and clocked in, she had just settled at her desk and opened

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

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

"Aveline, about what happened

Aveline nodded. "I didn't take it to heart, so you shouldn't dwell on

was because of me. If

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