Aveline paused, pulling her hand away. “Lucas, I expect you to keep your promise.”A flicker of disappointment crossed Lucas’ eyes, and his lips pressed into a thin line.He looked at her calm yet distant face, unable to understand how, after the passion they shared last night, she could now be so cold.It was just like they said-once the deed was done, she acted like he was a stranger.The atmosphere in the car grew tense and heavy, neither of them saying a word.Aveline hadn’t slept well the previous night. When she got back to Maple Garden, she called Maria to take the day off and lay down to rest. But with so much on her mind, she couldn’t find peace, tossing and turning in bed. After half an hour of restless sleep, she finally gave up and got up.When she arrived at the studio, the first thing she noticed was Sidney coming out of the office, looking rather troubled.”What’s going on?” she asked casually, sensing something was off.Sidney’s eyes flickered when he saw her.After a brief hesitation, he said, “It’s nothing. I’m heading out of town with the boss for a while.”Aveline raised an eyebrow. “Out of town?”Business trips had never been Maria’s forte, especially considering her tenuous foothold in Cloudflare City. Yet here she was, contemplating expansion. Was she really so eager to spread her wings this soon? “Yeah.” Sidney nodded, his expression complicated as if he had something more to say.Aveline blinked. “What is it?”Before Sidney could respond, Maria’s voice rang out from the back, “Sidney, get our things together. We need to leave now.”Sidney swallowed whatever he was about to say.”It’s nothing,” he muttered, turning to follow Maria’s orders.Sidney murmured a quick response and brushed past her, returning to his desk.Aveline’s eyes narrowed with curiosity.Why was everyone acting so strangely?Maria approached, noticing the fatigue etched on Aveline’s face. “Didn’t you take the day off? You don’t look too well. You should be resting at home.”Aveline replied, “I can’t rest properly at home either. Might as well work-keeping busy should help me sleep better tonight.”Maria nodded. “Makes sense. I’ll beout of town with Sidney for about ăweek. During this time, just focus onfinishing the design drafts;worry about anything elsedon’t Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Fɪndηovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.”Got it,” Aveline agreed, though she knew she still had to find a replacement designer before she left. She needed to settle on a candidate before moving on.Returning to her desk, she openedher computer and began working on the design plans. Fortunately, Patrick had no objections tonet’drawings. He was fine with followingher vision, which made outBUMSeasier.It seemed the renovation of the vineyard could start soon. Once that was underway, she could hand over the remaining work to the new designer and head to Larbor City herself. en FindNovelBut before that, she needed evidence.She couldn’t just accuse Juliet without proof; no one would believe her. Worse, they might think she was making baseless accusations or trying to stir up trouble. However, the evidence was currently in Lucas’s possession, and getting it from him wouldn’t be easy. After considering her options, Aveline made up her mind. That evening, she bought groceries and prepared dinner at home.As she finished cooking, she called Lucas.”Hello?” His deep, magnetic voice answered quickly.”Dinner at my place tonight?” Aveline suggested.Lucas sounded genuinely surprised. “Well, this is unexpected. You’re actually inviting me over for dinner?”
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