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?"

casual tone, asked, "What are

no help. Internally, Desmond was panicking-how was he supposed to come up with requirements? He

brief moment of thought, Desmond suggested, "Uh, Miss Young, how about we discuss this in

watched Lucas' reaction and, seeing no objections, sighed in relief. He

free this afternoon? Send me the location of

I'll send you the address right away. We can discuss

See you later," Aveline responded before

"Goodbye."

the call ended, Desmond exhaled a heavy breath, cautiousty glancing at Lucas to

you could go in my

look. "Are you busier than I

been slacking off lately, so I thought

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

you, Mr. Tudor. I'll get back

"Mm," Lucas murmured.

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