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?"

"Have you had dinner

"Yes, I

planning to head back to the hotel," Gernard

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. "It's one

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

quickly said, "Please don't! I'll take you

"Yay!"

mentioned a place and told

turned and met Aveline's gaze, which had a hint of envy

you like to join us? My sister is about your age; you two

head. "No, I need to go back to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow's court session." Besides, she knew Juliet, but their relationship

didn't press her. "Alright, then. Drive

and bid him

fel

in her heart. Moments ago, while watching him speak so affectionately to Juliet on the phone, a deep longing had surfaced

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