Selena looked into his eyes and fell silent.

Cutting ties?

That was impossible.

The Fletcher family had intricate connections throughout Cloudflare City. Even at the most ordinary gatherings, they could easily cross paths.

The only solution was to keep her distance and remain indifferent. Besides, there was no reason for her and Aaron to fall out over this. "Alright then, if she ever contacts you again, you'll let me know right away," Selena said, deciding not to dwell on the matter any longer. Aaron smirked. "I promise."

He sat beside her and asked, "Ready to head home?"

Tomorrow was New Year's Eve, their first one since they got married, and after that, their wedding ceremony was right around the corner. Selena nodded. "Yeah."

She stood up. "I'll go let Ave know."

Aaron nodded. "Let's go together."

As they walked out, Selena casually asked, "By the way, do you know what Lucas has been up to? It's been a while since anyone's heard from him."

her a knowing look. "I just talked to Aveline about him. She doesn't seem interested in what

had been indifferent about Lucas lately, so she didn't press further. "Let's drop

Selena told Aveline they were

smiled, teasing, "You really have no

"Miss Young, I finally managed to calm

and had her staff prepare some

Selena graciously accepted everything.

hugged Aveline. "Alright, I'll be back in a couple of days. Stay

Aveline nodded, watching

Aveline saw Gavin emerging from upstairs, dressed in a black, form-fitting turtleneck,

"Brother," Aveline greeted him.

nodded in response.

Aveline confirmed

left?" Gernard, appeared from

"Selena," Aveline replied.

catching a glimpse of the car tailing away. He

"Shedeft the moment hengue.

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