Aaron paused for a moment at Lucas' words.

"Why do you need to find her?"

Lucas replied in a low, stern voice, "She better know nothing about this, or else..."

Aaron's tone grew serious as well. "Lucas, even if she does know something, you can't lay a hand on her. Regardless of whether Aveline would allow it or not, I certainly won't."

Lucas closed his eyes briefly before saying, "Bring her to me."

With that, he hung up the phone.

His only hope was that Selena knew where Aveline had gone or what she had done. Otherwise, he truly didn't know what he might do next.

...

Selena was at work when she got Aaron's call. She tucked her phone between her ear and shoulder, typing away on her keyboard, and asked, "What's up?"

Aaron replied, "Come out for a bit. I need to talk to you."

scolded. She replied bluntly, "Whatever you need to say, either say it over the phone or wait until I'm off work. I can't leave right now." Aaron responded, "It's about

fingers paused over the keyboard. She grabbed her phone, her tone turning

explained, "Aveline

"What?!"

shot up from her seat, grabbing her bag

When did she go

where are you going? It's not the end of the workday yet. Are you planning to leave early? I'm telling you, leaving early means a pay cut!" Selena turned

waiting to see her boss' face turn

more important

job; she could

her words and furrowed his

question. "None of that matters

"I only found out just now. She deliberately shook off the people Lucas sent to protect her and

felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. How could this have happened? Why would Aveline suddenly leave like this?

as soon as the elevator doors opened, she rushed out Seeing Aaron waiting by the building entrance, she immediately asked,

opened the car door. "Get

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