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 Judy

her a smug look and then casually wrapped her arm

frowned, a wave of disgust washing

out. Aveline followed a moment later. When she opened the door to her

you." Aveline slipped off her shoes

What is it?" Selena asked, her attention shifting to

in closer and said, "Let's

gave her a surprised look. "Are you

slip away quietly so no one

perfect!" Selena's eyes lit up with excitement. "Girl, you're worth millions-you can

start planning slowly. We need to keep it under

"Alright, I'm

to leave, so the next step was to figure

away with Judy. Meanwhile, the gossip

day, Maria walked over to Aveline's desk, phone in hand, and shook her head. "Aveline, have

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