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.

got some dishes from Cloudflare City too. It's 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

said, handing her the menu before excusing herself

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 man with a brutish demeanor stood before

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 doing you a favor. Don't act like you don't

brow furrowed

project, and they

for being the favored daughter," she thought

her parents weren't as doting as they seemed if they were willing to put Jolie in such a

man. "Oh? I wasn't aware that the Lowe family had the final say over this project. Should

course, we have the most control Your Quin family barely

this because I like you, Jolie I'm even willing to cut you in on

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