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."

came through,

"Not yet. Gernard, come join me.

not done with work yet. If you're tired, head back to the

now? Can I come to find you?

not interested in these things, so maybe it's better if you

you, I'll tell Dad!" Juliet pouted, knowing that Gernard could never refuse her. She was the little princess of the family, and

you come, don't cause any trouble," Gernard

worry," Juliet replied, hanging up

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

Juliet directly to the conference room. It was just a routine meeting, and outsiders were allowed

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 any emotions that might be reflected in his dark eyes. No one could read what he was feeling at

their next cooperation. The Cooper family and the Tudor Group already had ongoing collaborations, and with Lucas now in control

Lpartnership would continue

uninterrupted.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255