Aveline was downstairs, sipping her coffee. When she casually glanced up, she caught sight of Maria and Sidney leaving together. A trace of doubt flickered in her eyes. They were heading out again?

She didn't think much of it and waited for a while before finally heading back to the office. After finalizing the contract, she received word from the finance department that the final payment had been settled. She let out a big sigh of relief. Taking out her phone, she contacted Myron. After explaining the situation, he assured her that he would inform her once the date was set.

Sitting in front of her computer, Aveline felt a weight lift off her chest, like a string that had finally come loosened.

...

Nearly a week later, Juliet's subordinate came to her with the results of their investigation. Juliet was shopping in the mall, and upon hearing the news, her expression shifted dramatically. She never would have guessed that Lucas' wife was Aveline!

Whatever thoughts crossed her mind, she quickly instructed her subordinate, "I want all the current information on Aveline."

"Yes, ma'am."

Just then, her phone rang. Juliet checked the caller ID, and a smile spread across her face.

"Hello, Gernard."

voice came through, "Finished

replied, "Not yet. Gernard, come join me.

responded, "I'm not done with work yet. If you're tired, head back to the hotel first. I'll take you out for something nice to

are you right now? Can I come to find you? I promise I won't cause

interested in these things, so

said I should learn from you and Gavin. If you don't take me with you, I'll tell Dad!" Juliet pouted, knowing that Gernard could never refuse her.

but when you come, don't

replied, hanging up the

handed her shopping bags to her bodyguard and left the mall, heading straight for the

conference room.

chose a seat in the corner her gaze immediately finding Lucas sitting at the head of the table His handsome face was calm, his eyelids slightly lowered, concealing

from Lucas, discussing the details of their next cooperation. The Cooper family and the Tudor Group already had

Lpartnership would continue

uninterrupted.

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