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.

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 a

her the menu before excusing herself

the restroom on the second floor was under maintenance, Selena headed downstairs to the one on the ground floor. As she came out, she noticed a familiar figure sitting at a nearby table. A

closer,

family needs this project. My family holds the deciding vote, and it's up to me whose bid gets accepted. I picked you because I'm

brow furrowed

family wanted this project, and they sent Jolie to

for being the favored daughter," she

they were willing to put Jolie in such a humiliating

hint of mockery as she looked at the man. "Oh? I wasn't aware that the Lowe family had the final

face darkened at her words, but he quickly retorted, "The Lowe family put in the most money, so, of course, we have the most control Your Quin family barely invested

Jolie I'm even willing to cut you in on some profits. But don't push your luck If you keep refusing,

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