Juliet’s expression grew more tense, her gaze fixed warily on the doorway.”Who are you?” she demanded.But there was no answer from outside.”Hello? Are you still there?” Juliet called out, taking a few cautious steps forward.Still, no response came.What’ was going on? Where did they go?Juliet decided to open the door, and the next second, a shadowy figure burst in, pushing her back into the room and quickly shutting the door behind them.”Ah!” Juliet screamed, scrambling away, her face a mix of fear and suspicion as she eyed the intruder.It was a man, wearing a hat and mask. He didn’t make any sudden moves, just calmly removed his hat and mask.”Don’t be afraid,” he said, “I’m not here to hurt you. I told you, if you want to deal with Aveline, I can help you.”Juliet’s eyes widened in shock. She pointed at him and exclaimed, “You look so much like Lucas! What’s your relationship with him?”The man was none other than Leo.”You can call me Leo,” he replied, “I have no relationship with him.”Juliet remained wary. “Why would you help me? Do you have a grudge against Aveline?””Something like that,” Leo responded, his patience wearing thin.”I have a way to ensure she never returns to the Cooper family or takes what belongs to you. But if you keep wasting my time, I’ll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline has Lucas backing her. It’s only a matter of time before she finds her way back to the Coopers, and everything you have will vanish like smoke.”Juliet still doubted his identity, but his confidence seemed genuine. He wasn’t lying.And he was right. With Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to the Coopers was inevitable.Thinking about how recently Walden Cooper had been staring at his ex-wife’s photograph, his gaze on her becoming more peculiar each day, Juliet felt a chill of fear. “Alright!” she agreed quickly.Aveline had just climbed back intothe car and started driving when suddenly, the engine stalled. Her expression shifted in surprise What happened? Lucas immediately got out, checking under the hood. “It broke down. We’ll need to get it to a repair shop.”Aveline frowned. They were still in the middle of town, and it was quite a distance back to the orphanage. Were they supposed to walk back?Lucas pulled out his phone. “I’ll call someone to bring a car over.”Aveline nodded, not objecting.Just then, the honk of a car horn pierced the air. Aveline turned her head to see a black Cullinan pulling up slowly. The door swung open, and Gernard stepped out. “Aveline, what a coincidence to see you here in Arthur Town,” he greeted warmly. Aveline was equally surprised. “Mr. Cooper, what brings you here?”Gernard walked over, his gaze soft as he looked at her, a small smile playing on his lips. “I’m here to inspect a potential investment project,” he explained. “And you?” He glanced briefly at Lucas, ignoring him otherwise.Aveline replied, “I’m here for some personal business.” Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ƒindNoᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Gernard nodded, then noticed the car. “What happened? Did your car break down?””Yeah, it did,” Aveline answered.Gernard offered immediately, “Where are you headed? I can give you a ride.”Aveline quickly declined, “That won’t be necessary. He’s already called for another car; it should be here soon.”Gernard paused, then suggested, “Can I have a word in private?”Before Aveline could respond, Lucas interjected coolly, “And what could you possibly have to say that I shouldn’t hear?”
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