"Alright.

The server nodded and turned away.

Selena glanced between Lucas and Aveline, resting her chin on one hand. "I have a rather bold suspicion right now."

Aveline looked at her, puzzled. "What is it?"

Selena replied, "They did this on purpose."

Aveline blinked, but quickly realized what she meant by "on purpose."

Both of them had arrived at the restaurant just moments before the men showed up. It was hard to believe it wasn't deliberate. Besides, why would they choose a barbecue place for their gathering? There were countless high-end restaurants, private dining spots, and star- rated hotels they could have chosen.

Aveline thought it over but didn't say much.

Selena sighed softly. "Great, now they're right next to us. We can't talk freely anymore."

when did you start talking behind people's backs? Weren't you always the type to say it directly to

if Lucas decides to push you out there, you'll become everyone's target. Don't doubt it; he would

as she finished speaking, she felt the temperature around them drop several degrees. She glanced over at the next table, indifferent, and curled her lips. "There are too many people online these days in poor mental

will undoubtedly come up with a perfect solution for

"Let's

things were really spiraling out of control, he wouldn't be

looked at her and blinked, "Wow, you know him so

Aveline kept quiet.

we know each other well. Stop trying to stir things up and watch your mouth-unless you want to end up

chimed in, "Why are you butting in

Lucas a disdainful look and snorted, "Get it straight-I'm her family. If you talk to me like that, be careful. I might curse you behind your back." Lucas looked at

"No need to insult him behind his back; you could just do it to his

Lucas was speechless.

her chin in a challenging manner, as if daring him to

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