Resign.

Leave.

To disappear without a trace.

If no one could find her, then those around her wouldn't get caught in the crossfire. Aveline pressed her lips together, feeling that this plan might actually work.

She had no close family, and only a few friends-Selena, Sidney, and Russell. Lucas couldn't touch Russell, so Selena was his only leverage. If she could find a way to leave with Selena, it would solve the problem.

And Sidney? Once she was gone, Lucas would have no reason to trouble him anymore.

Yes, it seemed like a solid plan.

Aveline pulled out her phone, hesitating on whether to tell Selena about her idea. No need to rush-she'd wait and see. If things didn't improve, she would consider leaving.

The whole afternoon, Aveline was preoccupied, her mind weighed down by her thoughts. Her mood didn't improve even after work.

When she returned to Maple Garden and stepped into the elevator, two others followed her inside. Aveline instinctively looked up, and when she saw who it was, her expression froze. Lucas and Judy.

actually brought

shot her a smug look and then casually wrapped her arm around Lucas', her posture intimate

frowned, a wave of disgust

the first to step out. Aveline followed a moment later. When she

discuss something with you." Aveline

is it?" Selena asked, her

in closer and said, "Let's

surprised look.

no one can

excitement. "Girl, you're worth millions-you can live well wherever

slowly. We need to

"Alright, I'm with

leave, so the next step was to figure out which city they should settle

didn't even see her, chatting away with Judy. Meanwhile, the gossip about them frequently made headlines, with rumors swirling that the last heir of the Tudor family was close to getting engaged to

Aveline's desk, phone in hand, and shook her head. "Aveline, have

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