Lucas continued to gaze at her face, speaking seriously, "Aveline, think about it carefully. Are you really at a loss?"

Aveline hesitated for a moment.

If she thought it through, it didn't seem like she was losing out at all.

Lucas was the one putting in the money and effort, and on top of that, he only wanted to sleep with her. His skills in bed were undeniable, and he brought her considerable pleasure. It was just a matter of spending a bit of time in bed with him.

Besides, it wasn't like it was their first time.

There wasn't much to be conflicted or to struggle over.

After a pause, she replied, "I need to think about it."

Lucas nodded. "Let me know when you've made up your mind."

Aveline didn't respond, turning away and leaving.

Lucas watched her retreating figure, a faint smile slowly appearing on his lips.

Just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the screen-it was Baron calling.

"Yes?" he answered.

us to look into. The people who

his eyes slightly. "Find out what connection

"Understood."

...

playground. It now had swings, hopscotch, and other things for the kids to enjoy. Aveline sat on one of the swings, letting the cool breeze brush against her. She tried to wrestle with her thoughts, but the more she considered, the less reason she

could even help her investigate her own

she did that, she wouldn't need to rely

gaze lowered, her expression cold and

a jacket

a moment, instinctively pulling back

her subtle retreat but didn't comment on

asked, "Something troubling

him. "How's that website you started

hoped. Running a website to help people find their

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