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?"

asked, "What are

Internally, Desmond was panicking-how was he supposed to come up

suggested, "Uh, Miss Young, how about we discuss this in person? Maybe even do a site visit?

Lucas' reaction and, seeing no objections, sighed in relief. He had made the right call-arranging a meeting with

"Alright. Are you free this afternoon? Send me the location of

I'll send you the

See you later," Aveline responded before ending the

"Goodbye."

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

this afternoon... Maybe you could go in

cold look. "Are you

nervous laugh. "Heh, well, I've been slacking off lately, so I

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

you, Mr. Tudor. I'll

"Mm," Lucas murmured.

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