Lucas said, "I know you still need to review the blueprints. I have a computer here; you can continue with your work." Aveline's brow furrowed with resistance.

But Lucas, watching her closely, added, "Aveline, stay with me. We're about to get divorced. After that, you'd never agree to a request like this. Consider it... fulfilling our last obligations as a married couple?" His voice was low and gentle, softening his tone to its most persuasive.

His dark eyes were earnest, filled with an intensity that revealed his longing for her to stay.

Something in her heart stirred again.

Almost against her better judgment, she agreed. "Alright."

Lucas' eyes brightened instantly.

He walked over and opened the door, calling Desmond in.

"Mr. Tudor, any instructions?" Desmond asked, noticing the softened expression on Lucas' face and feeling he had made the right decision by calling Aveline in.

Lucas pulled out his phone. "I need you to go somewhere and follow these instructions for some purchases."

Desmond blinked. "Huh?"

"What do you mean, 'huh'? Didn't you

nodded. "Oh, got

through them, the corners of his mouth twitched. Was he... treating Mrs. Tudor like a

squeaky chicken

and gave him a light push when he saw Desmond still standing there. Desmond quickly turned

he closed the office door, he turned to find Aveline looking over

to take

Aveline didn't think much of

"Where's

to the lounge and brought out a laptop,

necessary software, and logged into

between the table and the sofa. She took off her coat and set her scarf

over her

darkened slightly as

soft knock sounded

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