Aveline opened the file and noticed the contact's last name was Blake, which made her hesitate. She quickly grabbed her phone and dialed the number. The unfamiliar digits gave her a surprising sense of relief.

"Hello?"

But when she heard Desmond's voice on the other end, her mood soured immediately.

"Why is it you?"

Desmond was momentarily taken aback. "Uh... Miss Young? Is there something you need from me?"

He pretended to be surprised, but in reality, Lucas was sitting right next to him, listening in through the speakerphone.

Aveline asked, "I received a commission to design a villa. Did you buy a villa? Are you getting married?"

Desmond hesitated, glancing at Lucas for guidance.

Lucas, maintaining his cold demeanor, gave nothing away, leaving Desmond to fend for himself.

Desmond nervously stammered, "Ah... yes, it's just a coincidence that the project landed with you. What a small world, huh?"

are

Lucas again, but still received no help. Internally, Desmond was panicking-how was he supposed

we discuss

no objections, sighed in relief. He had made the right call-arranging a

agreed, "Alright. Are you free this afternoon?

free. I'll send you the address right

Aveline responded before ending

"Goodbye."

a heavy breath, cautiousty glancing at Lucas to gauge his reaction. "Mr.

this afternoon... Maybe you

him a cold look. "Are you busier than

been slacking off lately, so I thought I'd be a bit more diligent

Lucas replied with icy indifference, "I suppose I can help you out this

"Thank you, Mr. Tudor. I'll

"Mm," Lucas murmured.

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