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?"

asked, "Have you had dinner

replied, "Yes,

head back

sounded 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 helplessness and affection.

their team. Otherwise, I'll tell them all about what you've been up to lately

"Please don't! I'll take

"Yay!"

place and told her he'd

up, he turned and met Aveline's gaze, which had

"Would you like to join us? My sister is about your age; you two might get

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

press her. "Alright, then. Drive

and

fel

in her heart. Moments ago, while watching him

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