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 leaned forward, asking, "Who is

at her. "And why would I

I give her hand to you is

pointing at him. "You

sighed. "I'll know soon enough, so what's

"You're right. Just make

nodded and then turned to Lucas.

lips moving as if he wanted to say something but

"Let's

behind her as they

now settled into a calm silence. Thanks to the

Aveline glanced

had intended to keep up a bit of mystery, but

Kim relent. "You keep

like that... makes me think

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