Chapter 831

Hearing Selena's words, Aveline couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness. Still, she obediently went back inside, realizing she did feel a bit cold.

...

A dreamless night.

The next day.

At nine in the morning, Aveline arrived punctually at the entrance of the lawyer’s office. Within five minutes, a Panamera pulled into the parking space. Lucas stepped out of the car, his tall figure exuding a cold aura, his sharp features looking even colder than the winter air.

"You’re here so early? Aren't you cold?" he asked as he walked up to her, reaching out and cupping her face in his hands, his palms warm against her chilled skin.

For a moment, she found herself unwilling to pull away from his warmth.

Aveline lowered her gaze slightly and replied, "I just got here too."

"Let's go in, then."

With that, Lucas led the way, and the two of them entered the lawyer’s office together. They were the first couple of the day.

With the documents and paperwork already prepared, it didn’t