Chapter 177

Sophia shook her head, refusing to come down. Her eyes were still filled with tears as she looked at Lucas. "I know, I'm no longer important. I have been living this life for you, and if you don't need me anymore, there's no point in me staying alive."

She turned around, spreading her arms wide, like a butterfly about to take flight.

"No!" Lucas shouted in alarm.

Suddenly, a cry of pain echoed nearby.

"Miss Winter, she's kneeling to you!" Brian's voice rang out.

Everyone looked over to see that Brian had somehow forced Aveline to the ground, making her kneel in front of Sophia.

Aveline struggled. "Let go..."

But she was no match for Brian. He held her down firmly, keeping her from getting up.

Brian stared intently at Sophia. "Miss Winter, it's her who did wrong, not Mr. Tudor. Don't blame Mr. Tudor. She took advantage of his gratitude and refused to divorce him!"

Aveline's eyes widened in shock.

Sophia turned to Lucas. "Lucas, is this true?"

Lucas said nothing, his lips pressed into a