Lucas responded in a calm, low voice, "You won't get that chance in this lifetime."

Selena huffed. "You better hope so!"

She lifted her chin defiantly and then playfully winked at Aveline.

Aveline smiled softly, a hint of exasperation in her eyes. When would these two ever stop bickering?

Once they arrived at the mall, Selena dragged Aveline into a whirlwind shopping spree. Whatever caught their eye, they bought-no hesitation, no restraint. It felt exhilarating to indulge so freely!

Lucas followed quietly behind them, occasionally making a few phone calls and handling work without missing a beat.

After shopping all morning, the group started to feel tired. Selena led Aveline into a restaurant across the street.

been a while since you've been back-want a taste of home?" Selena asked, grinning while flipping through the menu. Aveline nodded. "Yeah, I've been craving it. Let me take

her the menu before

downstairs to the one on the ground floor. As she came out, she noticed a familiar figure sitting at a nearby table. A man with a brutish demeanor stood

Selena stepped closer, overhearing

vote, and it's up to me whose bid gets accepted. I picked you because I'm doing

brow furrowed in

the Quin family wanted this project,

being the

doting as they seemed if they were willing to put Jolie in such

eyes holding a hint of mockery as she looked at the man. "Oh? I wasn't aware that the Lowe family had the final say over this project. Should I inform the other

the most money, so, of course, we have the most control Your Quin family barely invested anything

posture dripping with arrogance. I'm only talking to you about this because I like you, Jolie I'm even willing to cut you in on some profits. But don't push your luck If you keep refusing, you'll only have yourself to blame when

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