As Aveline unlocked the door, she said, "I don't know yet. I called him, but he didn't answer. What is certain, though, is that someone is targeting us." Selena followed her inside, frowning. "Aren't they going after him? What does this have to do with you?"

Aveline pressed her lips together slightly. "I have a feeling things aren't as simple as they seem."

Selena sighed. "Oh, my dear, you're scaring me. Why does it sound like it's getting more complicated?"

Aveline sighed helplessly. "We still don't know what the other side wants, so we'll just have to take it step by step. But I'll be fine."

At least for now, all the moves seemed aimed at Lucas.

Selena took out her phone. "I'll ask Aaron to help investigate and see what's really going on."

Aveline replied, "He and Lucas are like brothers. Don't you think he's already involved?"

feel so powerless, like there's nothing

and said, "Just focus on our own things and don't get involved.

lines are on fire, the rear must stay stable. Otherwise, getting

right,"

"Have

over it. That lousy boss of mine, always obsessed with meetings! Every day it's another meeting about pointless stuff; it's so annoying." Listening to her rant, Aveline

the sofa. "Yeah, I

some pasta. Before long, she called Selena to the dining

their meal, the two of them kept an eye on the situation, watching the news on their

the response was

did not issue an immediate clarification; instead,

afternoon, they were already back to their usual insults, not even waiting until

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