Aveline pressed her lips together slightly, unwilling to admit it but knowing she had to her heart was wavering because of Lucas. Images of the recent events flashed through her mind.

She lowered her gaze, a complex look in her eyes.

How could she not waver?

He had changed significantly.

He had become much gentler, more respectful of her thoughts and opinions.

He was slowly becoming the Lu she had once loved.

And she had no defenses against Lu.

She closed her eyes briefly, trying to pull herself out of those emotions, without giving any further explanation.

get back to work," she said, refocusing

...

At Tudor Group.

the boardroom, the

sat at the head of the table, dressed in a silver-gray suit, his tie undone and the top two buttons of his shirt left open. One hand rested on the table as he twirled a pen between fingers. His sharp, handsome face

side, a few of them were silent, their

several shareholders looked

acumen and strategies," one of them began, "but causing a scandal like

chimed in. "The Tudor Group is a vast enterprise, but it can't withstand

Chairman, the leader. If you get into trouble, the whole company suffers. Just now, our stock price has already started

press conference, publicly apologize, and announce

temporary replacement to manage things until this blows over. Then, you

as the words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room grew

on the shareholder who had spoken. "Mr. Lewis, it sounds like you already have someone in mind for the position?"

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