Aveline moved to the side, picking up a baseball bat from the corner, her eyes fixed intently on the door.The person made another attempt to enter the passcode, and again got it wrong!Her expression darkened further. It seemed she would need to install a security camera at the entrance to see what was happening outside.After one more failed attempt, there was finally silence.Aveline pulled out her phone and sent a message to Baron.“There seems to be someone at my door. Can you discreetly come up and check?”Baron replied, “On my way, Mrs. Tudor!”With Baron's reply, she waited quietly.About ten minutes later, there was a soft knock at the door."It's me."Lucas' deep, magnetic voice came from the other side.Aveline froze for a moment before walking over to open the door.Lucas stood there in silk pajamas, his short hair slightly tousled. His face was handsome, and his eyes were dark."Why are you here?" she asked, surprised. She had called for Baron, not him.Lucas asked, "Are
Aveline paused for a moment, processing his words.Lucas stood up and said, "I made a little breakfast. What else do you want to eat?”He was being a bit too considerate.Aveline walked straight to the dining area and saw the table set with pancakes, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a side of fresh fruit.Lucas making pancakes early in the morning? She couldn’t quite picture it."No need," she replied. This was more than enough.Lucas sat down beside her, and they began eating together....After breakfast, as Aveline headed out, she suddenly noticed something new near the doorway, close to the corner of the wall. She glanced up and saw a camera.Noticing her gaze, Lucas explained, "That's the visible camera. There's also a hidden one. Give me your phone."Aveline looked at him suspiciously. "Why?""I'm going to download an app so you can view the surveillance footage on your phone," Lucas said.Hearing this, her skepticism faded, and she handed him the phone.After a few quick taps,
Seeing the displeasure on her face, Lucas' lips curved into a faint smile. "What’s wrong? Don’t want to go? Not in the mood to offer your congratulations?" Aveline took a deep breath and said, "Let’s go."They were already here—was turning back even an option? Besides, she had already promised Lucas she would come. If she walked away now, he might not show up to finalize the divorce once the cooling-off period ended. For the sake of the divorce papers, she had to endure it!Lucas’ smile widened as the doorman stepped forward to open the car door. He got out first.Russell, the new heir of the Skyler Group, marrying Rina, the heiress of the Johnson family—a wedding like this was nothing short of a spectacle. It was the event of the century.Media reporters with their cameras and equipment were stationed all around, waiting for the best shots. As soon as Lucas appeared, the crowd erupted in excitement! He was the rising star of Cloudflare City’s elite circles, known for his sharp
"I don’t want it," Aveline refused flatly.Lucas popped the candy into his own mouth and remarked, "It's not that good."Aveline just stared at him and said nothing.If it wasn't good, he could just not eat it!His little interruption distracted her, and she didn’t look back up at Russell on the stage.With the emcee guiding the ceremony, Rina appeared, dressed in a flowing wedding gown with a veil that obscured her face. When the moment came for the groom to kiss the bride, Russell lifted the veil and leaned in. Whether he actually kissed her or not was hard to tell.Regardless, the room erupted into thunderous applause, filled with congratulations and best wishes.As the ceremony ended, the toasts began.Aveline's phone vibrated repeatedly. She leaned over to Lucas and said, "I need to go to the restroom."Lucas looked at her with concern. "Want me to go with you?"Aveline raised an eyebrow. "Are you insane?"Lucas replied, "I'm worried you might get lost or get kidnapped."Aveline
Russell's fingers tightened around his wine glass, but his handsome, refined face maintained a flawless smile. "I'm glad you both could make it. Thank you for the well wishes," he said, preparing to move on to the next table."Wait, my wife hasn't spoken yet," Lucas interjected, stopping them in their tracks.Now, there was no way to leave. With everyone's eyes on them, making a scene would surely become the talk of Cloudflare City.Aveline exhaled a quiet sigh, lifted her glass, and looked at Russell and Rina. "Wishing you both a happy marriage and that all your dreams come true.""Thank you," Rina responded cheerfully, her voice sweet.In Rina's mind, as long as Aveline was with Lucas, she posed no threat. There was no need to target Aveline anymore. If Lucas liked Aveline, there was no harm in acting friendly around her.Lucas turned his gaze to Russell. "So, what do you think? Did my wife say it well?"Aveline felt her patience fraying. “Is this man insane?” she thought.She re
Russell tightened his grip on his wine glass, then, after a brief pause, let out a low chuckle. "Thanks for the advice, Lucas. I’ll be sure to keep that in mind."Lucas' narrowed eyes lingered on him for a moment, but as someone came over to exchange pleasantries, Russell turned and walked away...."So tired," Selena muttered as she slumped down beside Aveline, sipping on a glass of juice.Aveline looked at her in confusion. "What did you do?"Selena sighed. "Danced. Aaron, that idiot, insisted on dancing with me. I told him I can't dance, but he kept saying he'd teach me. In the end, he failed to teach me, and I nearly trampled his feet flat."Aveline couldn't help but laugh, then asked, "So, things between you two are still steady?"Selena nodded. "So far, so good. I haven't felt the urge to break it off yet."Aveline smiled. "If you're not tired of him, stick with it. When you get bored, find someone new.""Hey, that’s not something you should say," a voice interjected.Aaron appro
Lucas lowered his eyes slightly and said in a soft voice, "I’m still young. My days of happiness have yet to come."Malcolm was speechless.…After Selena had rested enough, Aaron pulled her back onto the dance floor, determined to teach her how to dance as if it were his mission. Watching them, a small smile formed on Aveline's lips.She thought she could see a glimpse of love there.Aveline couldn't help but wonder, what if she hadn’t discouraged Selena from being with Aaron back then?But she and Selena were different in the end. Selena would find happiness—she was certain of it.A waiter passed by, and Aveline reached out for a glass of juice, taking a small sip. The sweet and tangy taste helped to soothe the heat rising in her stomach. She sat in the lounge area, waiting for a chance to leave.But for some reason, she started to feel increasingly hot, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.She fanned herself with her hand, feeling the urge to go out to the balcony for some fres
"I feel so uncomfortable... so hot..." Aveline’s soft murmurs came from behind him. Russell turned around and saw her restlessly shifting on the sofa. Her fair skin had taken on a flushed, pink hue, looking temptingly like a ripe peach.Russell hurried over and patted her face lightly. "Aveline, wake up. Aveline?"But she grabbed his hand, pressing it against her cheek as if trying to use the coolness to soothe her discomfort. It wasn’t enough; she pulled his hand lower, seeking relief.Russell's breath caught in his throat, and he quickly pulled his hand away. She had been drugged!She wasn’t in her right mind, acting purely on instinct. If she woke up and realized something had happened between them, she would be devastated, and she would never want to see him again!Russell got up and rushed to the bathroom. He soaked a towel in cold water and came back, placing it on her forehead.The cool sensation seemed to calm her down; her movements grew less frantic.Taking advantage of