After leaving the hospital, Lucas called Aveline, but she quickly hung up on him.His brows furrowed.Their relationship had just begun to reach a delicate balance, but Sophia's sudden crisis had shattered it.Lucas had never felt so agitated before. He tugged at his tie, trying to release the frustration tightening his chest.But it was all in vain.Sitting in his car, he lit a cigarette. The smoke swirled in front of him as he half-closed his eyes, staring ahead.Just then, his phone rang. He quickly grabbed it, expecting it to be Aveline, but it was a message from Maria instead.“I've found Darren's location.”Lucas replied, “Send it over.”Maria texted, “No.”Lucas replied, “What?”Maria teased, “Haha, I'm just rebellious like that.”Lucas texted back, “Then you can spend the rest of your life being rebellious in the Southeast region. Don't come back.”Maria immediately apologized, “Boss, I'm sorry. I'll send it to you right away.”Soon, Lucas received Darren's current location.It
Aaron stopped him. "I know you're eager to drink, but you shouldn't rush it. You need a reason to get drunk. What's going on?"Lucas' eyes were cold as he looked at him. "Are you sick?"Aaron replied, "Lucas, what's your problem? I'm concerned about you, and you insult me? Don't you know this kind of behavior can hurt a friend's feelings? If you keep this up, you won't have anyone to drink with."Lucas just stared at him coolly.They were silent for a moment before Aaron raised his hand. "Fine, I give up. Drink all you want. Just don't end up crying on my leg."Lucas said, "I'll dig out your brain and cry into that."Aaron was speechless. "You're ruthless!"Lucas drank, the burning sensation spreading through his mouth. He frowned, leaned back, and covered his eyes with his hand.His voice was low and raspy, "Aaron, how did I survive until today?"Aaron replied, "Because you're lucky."Lucas fell silent.The conversation died immediately.There was a moment of silence in the room.Aaro
Aveline looked at Aaron with a faint smile. "Would you dare to say that to him when he's sober?"Aaron was speechless for a moment.He looked at Aveline for a while, then suddenly turned to the semi-conscious Lucas and said, "Buddy, you're going to have a tough time in the future."Aveline still showed no intention of letting them in. "You should go back to wherever you came from. You're not welcome here."With that, she lowered the baseball bat and slammed the door shut.Aaron stood there, taking a deep breath before turning around and supporting Lucas as they left." Ave..." Lucas mumbled drunkenly.Aaron sneered. "Your Ave doesn't want you anymore. Go ahead and keep acting out."Back in her bedroom, Aveline lay down and closed her eyes but couldn't fall asleep.She opened her eyes, staring at the ceiling, her thoughts a mess.Why did he go drinking again?Wasn't he supposed to see Sophia?Did he feel so heartbroken about her depression that he drank to drown his sorrows?Wow, how se
Aaron lay on the hospital bed, his head wrapped in bandages, his handsome face looking somewhat weak. However, the look he gave Selena was one of fury.Selena instinctively hid behind Aveline.Inside the room, it wasn’t just Aaron. Lucas was sitting in a chair nearby, exuding a powerful and cold presence. As soon as she entered, his gaze fell on her.Aveline ignored Lucas and addressed Aaron. "Mr. Fletcher, my friend didn't mean to hurt you. She will cover all your hospital expenses and compensate you for any losses. What do you think?"Aaron sneered. "I think I'd like to hit her on the head with a fire extinguisher."Aveline frowned. "Violence is not the answer."Aaron's mouth twitched, glaring at Selena hiding behind Aveline, and then glanced at Lucas before saying, "As for compensation, I don't need money, but I do need a nurse."Selena offered, "I will hire the best nurse to take care of you."Aaron replied, "I don't want that."Selena asked, "Then what do you want?"Aaron stated,
Aaron's eyes widened in shock. He quickly tried to explain, "No, wait, this isn’t... I didn’t mean..."The more he tried to clarify, the less sense he made. He had just said it was all because of Lucas, but now Aveline was calling him a good person. What did that make Lucas?Aaron felt a chill run down his spine and looked at Lucas in a panic. "Lucas, she’s just talking nonsense..."Lucas simply looked at him coolly.Aveline said, "Mr. Fletcher, please rest well. We won’t disturb you any further."With that, she pulled Selena out of the room."Hey, don’t go!" Aaron was so anxious he almost jumped out of bed.What on earth was going on?He looked at Lucas. "Lucas, I was trying to help you, I really was."Lucas said, "You truly are a good person."Aaron was speechless. He felt like dying.Outside the room, Selena couldn't stop laughing. "Ave, you’re brilliant! Did you see Lucas' face? It looked so upset. How satisfying!"Aveline remained calm. "I can see through their intentions. There's
Aveline trembled, instinctively trying to push him away. But Lucas grabbed her wrist, pulled her hand down, and kissed her on the lips."Mmm!" Aveline struggled.Lucas' kiss was intense and passionate, only stopping when her lips turned a bright red. Finally satisfied, he pulled away."Now that's better."Aveline shoved him hard. "Lucas, don't you find this awkward?"Lucas looked at her furious expression, his eyes dark and deep. "Why are you in such a hurry? Has this month ended?”Aveline was momentarily stunned, staring at him. "Does that mean you'll divorce me next month?"Lucas raised an eyebrow, said nothing, and walked away."Jerk!" Aveline cursed under her breath as she watched him leave.She knew he was toying with her again! Why was it so difficult to get a divorce?At that moment, Selena came out and noticed her upset expression. "What happened?"Aveline replied, "Did you settle everything?"Selena nodded. "Yes, he agreed, but he didn't seem happy about it."Aveline smirked.
Aveline coldly turned away and walked off. Selena quickly caught up to her, giving her a thumbs up. "My dear Ave, you finally stood up for yourself."Aveline replied, "I don't start trouble unless someone provokes me first."People like Sharon, who came looking for a confrontation, would naturally get what they deserved.Selena clicked her tongue in approval. "I just can't understand that jerk. If he loves Miss Winter so much, why doesn't he divorce you? Now Miss Winter has depression, and you're also suffering. What's his endgame?"Aveline sighed. "I wish I knew what he wanted."If she knew, she wouldn't feel so tormented."What’s the point of this endless entanglement?" Aveline continued.Selena linked arms with her and smiled. "Ave, stay over at my place tonight. After tomorrow, I won't have this kind of freedom anymore."Aveline nodded and agreed.Selena was thrilled. They went to her small apartment, a cozy place with one bedroom and a living room, just right for one person. She b
Two people were commuting to work by subway. Selena couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Did you see his sour face? It cracked me up, haha."Aveline's expression remained calm. "If he still doesn’t want to divorce me, this will be his life from now on."Selena sighed. "It's all about mutual torment, testing to see who will break first."Aveline didn't respond and just looked at her phone.When they arrived at the company, Desmond called Aveline to the CEO's office.She didn't want to go, but at the company, he was her superior, and she had to listen to him.Aveline tried to calm down before getting up and heading to the office.She knocked on the door, and upon hearing a voice inside, she pushed the door open and walked in.The office was dimly lit, with a screen in the center projecting the faces of several foreigners.Lucas was in a meeting.Aveline paused and was about to leave when Lucas beckoned her over.Aveline resisted, pressing her lips together.Lucas pressed a button on the re