Linda's eyes widened. "You..."

This man-was he the devil himself? How had he even found this out?

What made it even more terrifying was that he had just stood there, watching her lie, likely filled with disdain and mockery. It was like a slap across her face, draining her of all strength.

"I thought you might have something useful to say," Lucas remarked, tucking his phone back into his pocket. "Looks like I was expecting too much."

He turned to Aveline. "Ready to go?"

Aveline, still processing everything, nodded. "Yes."

She looked over at Russell. "Russ, thank you for all your help. I'll get to the bottom of this. In the meantime, you should let everyone go."

Russell's gaze was conflicted as he glanced from Aveline to Lucas. "Just how much have you found out?"

Lucas shot him a brief look. "Enough to know who's behind it."

Russell was speechless.

The comment was cutting, filled with irony.

widened with curiosity. She quickly

glanced at her. "And why would I tell

Whether I give her hand to you is entirely up to me!" "Oh," Lucas replied nonchalantly, "still

pointing at him.

sighed. "I'll know soon

calmed down. "You're right. Just make sure I'm

to Lucas. "What else

his lips moving as if

closer. "Let's

her as they left the

a calm silence. Thanks to the

were in the car, Aveline glanced at

a bit of mystery, but

relent.

me

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