Linda’s eyes widened. “You…”This man-was he the devil himself? How had he even found this out?What made it even more terrifying was that he had just stood there, watching her lie, likely filled with disdain and mockery. It was like a slap across her face, draining her of all strength.”I thought you might have something useful to say,” Lucas remarked, tucking his phone back into his pocket. “Looks like I was expecting too much.”He turned to Aveline. “Ready to go?” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Aveline, still processing everything, nodded. “Yes.”She looked over at Russell. “Russ, thank you for all your help. I’ll get to the bottom of this. In the meantime, you should let everyone go.”Russell’s gaze was conflicted as he glanced from Aveline to Lucas. “Just how much have you found out?”Lucas shot him a brief look. “Enough to know who’s behind it.”Russell was speechless.The comment was cutting, filled with irony.Selena’s eyes widened with curiosity. She quickly leaned forward, asking, “Who is it?”Lucas glanced at her. “And why would I tell you?”Selena retorted, “Because I’m family! When you have your wedding, I’ll be walking her down the aisle. Whether I give her hand to you is entirely up to me!” “Oh,” Lucas replied nonchalantly, “still not telling you.”Selena dropped her pretense, pointing at him. “You sneaky bastard!”Aveline sighed. “I’ll know soon enough, so what’s the rush?”Selena suddenly calmed down. “You’re right. Just make sure I’m the first to know.”Aveline nodded and then turned to Lucas. “What else did you find out?”Lucas looked at her intently, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, remaining silent.Aveline stepped closer. “Let’s talk while we walk.”Lucas followed behind her as they left the hotel.The crowd had dispersed, and the once noisy banquet hall had now settled into a calm silence. Thanks to the explanations given earlier, no damaging rumors had spread about the events of the previous night. Once they were in the car, Aveline glanced at Lucas, waiting for him to continue.Lucas had intended to keep up a bit of mystery, but her intense gazemade Kim relent. “You keep lootingat me like that… makes me think you want to kiss me.” Aveline scoffed. “Didn’t you get enough of that last night? Don’t push your luck!”Lucas raised an eyebrow. “I asked for your opinion last night, and you agreed.””I don’t remember,” Aveline replied.”Are you trying to play dumb, or do you want to settle the score?” Lucas teased.Aveline cut straight to the point, “I want to know who’s targeting me.”Lucas chuckled softly, deciding not to prolong the suspense. “The same person behind the orphanage fire-Juliet.”Aveline paused, her expression tightening. “So, she really can’t stand the thought of me. In that case, I should go directly to Larbor City.” Lucas looked surprised. “To reclaim your family?”Aveline nodded. “That’s exactly what she’s afraid of-me going back to the Cooper family. After everything she’s done, if I don’t make a move, wouldn’t that be letting her off too easily?” Lucas laughed under his breath. “Aveline, you’ve learned to play dirty.”She glanced at him. “A person is shaped by their company.”Lucas took her hand and brought it to his lips, his intense gaze fixed on hers.”How about we don’t get divorced?”
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