Why?

Why would Lucas target Gernard?

Aveline couldn't figure it out, no matter how hard she thought.

"What are you thinking about?"

Gernard's voice came from beside her.

Aveline snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. "Nothing. Let's go."

"Alright."

Gernard responded with a nod.

As they exited the restaurant, his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Juliet. "Hello, Juliet."

As he answered the call, Gernard's tone softened unconsciously.

Juliet's playful voice came through, "Gernard, where are you? I'm so bored. Can I come find you to hang out?"

you had

"Yes,

planning to head back to the

like a deflated balloon. "Going back to the hotel this early? Aren't you considering any nightlife at all? You're getting older, and Mom and Dad keep pushing you to get married, you know." Gernard chuckled with a mix of

have fun, and I won't join their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them

said, "Please don't!

"Yay!"

a place and told

Aveline's gaze, which had a hint of

join us? My

tomorrow's court session." Besides, she knew Juliet, but their relationship wasn't

her. "Alright,

nodded and bid him

fel

got into her car, she glanced back at Gernard's figure, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. Moments

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