Lucas shot a cold glance at Selena.

Selena felt a chill run through her and instinctively looked away.

Lucas's icy gaze then fell on Russell, but it was just a fleeting glance before he turned to Aveline and asked, "Bringing strange men into our home without my permission, isn't that inappropriate?"

Aveline laughed out of anger. "This is my house. Why should I need your permission to bring friends over?"

With one hand in his pocket, Lucas maintained his cold, noble demeanor. "Have we divorced?"

Aveline pressed her lips together.

Lucas continued, "Since we haven't divorced, you're still my wife. Your house is marital property, which means what's yours is also mine."

Suppressing her anger, Aveline replied coldly, "Do I really have to spell it out for you?"

Lucas looked at her with a faint, mocking smile. "What? Do you want to argue in front of everyone? Are you sure you want to air our marital issues in public?"

Aveline was speechless.

Shameless!

Did he still remember they were married?

Selena, unable to hold back, finally said, "If you hadn't been such a jerk, Ave might have already married someone else by now!"

"Is that so?" Lucas's tone turned even colder.

Aveline sensed a dangerous vibe and wanted to say something, but Lucas suddenly grabbed her, pulling her close and kissing her. Aveline's eyes widened in shock!

Selena, utterly incredulous, pointed at Lucas. "You... you... you're shameless!"

Lucas kissed Aveline hard, then looked at Selena with a smirk. "How is kissing my wife shameless?"

"You!"

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Aveline pushed him away forcefully, wiping her lips with the back of her hand. "What is wrong with you?"

Lucas's gaze darkened as he watched her, then he turned to Russell. 'Since you're here, Mr. Skyler, why not come in and have a seat?"

Russell's lips curled into a wicked smile. "If Mr. Tudor is inviting. I certainly will.”

Aveline's heart leaped.

She hadn't forgotten his warning in the bathtub last night to stay away from Russell, yet today he was inviting Russell into the house? Something was definitely wrong! Aveline quickly turned to Russell. "It's not a good time today. Maybe you should go."

Russell smiled at her. "It's fine.

Aveline insisted, "It's not fine."

Russell raised an eyebrow.

Selena also sensed something was off. "Mr. Skyler, perhaps another

day. We should leave."

Aveline immediately gave Selena a grateful look.

Friends to the rescue!

Seeing Aveline's earnest expression, Russell nodded. "Alright, call me if you need anything."

He then turned and left with Selena.

Watching them enter the elevator, Aveline finally breathed a sigh of relief. In the next second, she felt a tug on her collar.

Lucas grabbed her and pulled her into the apartment. Once inside, he shut the door and pressed her against it.

His handsome, sharp face was now cold and dark. "Aveline, did you ignore my warning?"

Aveline, still angry, shoved him hard. "Do you think your words are law? Why should I listen to you?"

Lucas laughed angrily, his eyes filled with a dangerous light.

"You asked for this."

He took a step towards her, then bent down and hoisted her over his shoulder, heading straight for the bedroom.