Lucas' expression froze, his sharp eyes fixed on her. "You're really not renewing the contract?"

Aveline shook her head. "No, I don't need the money anymore."

Lucas was momentarily speechless.

If money wasn't enough to sway her, what else could he offer to keep her?

His health was gradually improving, and the court hearing was only a matter of time. He could choose to avoid it indefinitely, but that wasn't a real solution.

What he wanted was to grow closer to her, not to maintain this fragile façade of calm.

Their relationship felt too delicate as if it could shatter with the slightest touch.

Aveline packed up the lunchbox and left without giving him a second glance.

There was no hesitation in her departure.

Lucas leaned back against the headboard, tilting his head slightly and closing his eyes. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere settled around him. Just then, his phone rang. He answered it. "Hello?"

Desmond's voice came through, "Mr. Tudor, there's no sign of the person Mrs. Tudor mentioned at the entrance of Maple Garden. I had the area searched, but nothing suspicious was found. Could she have been mistaken?"

Lucas' tone was cold. "Check the surveillance footage. Make sure you find that person."

Desmond replied, "Understood."

...

the hospital lobby, she saw Judy approaching. She walked

to look at her with a puzzled expression. "Miss Thompson,

eyes flashed with displeasure as she looked at her. "You're

"What would I

it's Lucas who refuses, but it's all just a tactic, isn't it? You knew all along that Lucas

taken aback by Judy's accusations, but one word caught her attention. "Did you say Lucas became the Chairman

fun to mess with me?" Judy's face was twisted in

seemed like she was

lowered her

CEO of DK Group? How

phone and searched for related news. Sure enough, she found that the Tudor Group had updated its list of executives. Lucas was now listed

that's how

he had quietly taken over the core of the empire! This man was even more cunning

he had been so busy

blamed everything on her, staying at her

her

what's with that expression?" Judy asked, clearly

snapped out of her thoughts. "Thanks for letting me

turned and walked

phone rang. Seeing that it was

keep him around? Back in the

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