The warmth had faded from his demeanor, replaced by a sense of seriousness and oppression.

Lucas' strikingly handsome face remained emotionless as he coldly said, "Of course I remember. If it weren't for that incident, Mr. Reynold, you wouldn't have walked away unscathed from what had happened."

Reynold's expression darkened instantly. Lucas was using past events to threaten him, just as he had tried to remind Lucas of them.

Impressive, indeed!

Reynold took a deep breath and said, "Lucas, this matter is my fault for failing to discipline my daughter properly. I apologize to you and Miss Aveline. I have a diamond mine under my name. I'll arrange for its transfer to you tomorrow. Will that suffice?"

He was willing to embarrass himself and even give up a diamond mine to protect Rebecca from punishment, showing just how much he pampered his daughter. Rebecca's arrogance and unruliness stemmed from her father's unrestrained indulgence.

"Reynold's offer was sincere, leaving Lucas with no reason to refuse," Aveline thought.

Lucas glanced at Reynold and spoke calmly, "Mr. Reynold, considering your efforts, I won't press this further. Ensure such incidents do not repeat in the future. How many more diamond mines are you willing to offer?"

Reynold was visibly displeased but restrained himself, saying, "Rest assured, I'll properly discipline that unruly girl when I get back."

Lucas responded, "I'm tired. I'll head back to the hotel."

Reynold replied, "Take care on your way."

HIS BONUS

They left the hospital separately.

sitting in the car, Aveline remained silent. Though she had anticipated this outcome, a faint sadness still lingered in her heart. What was her life worth in the face of profit?

Seeing her silence, Lucas' eyes darkened. "Aveline, I'm in pain."

Aveline's eyelids trembled slightly. "Then talk less and rest more."

Lucas frowned and fell silent.

Why was she reacting this way? She hadn't been like this with Zachary!

The frustration that had finally dissipated began to resurface, darkening his handsome face.

At Celestial Heights.

Lucas got out of the car and walked straight inside. Aveline watched his back, recalling that the matter with Zachary was still unresolved. She quickly followed him.

As they entered the elevator, she spoke up, "Lucas, can we put the issue with Zachary behind us now?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the coldness around him intensified, enveloping the elevator in a chilling atmosphere.

Aveline sensed it and looked at him in confusion. What was wrong with him now?

Lucas remained silent. He exited the elevator and headed directly to the suite. At the door, he stopped.

Aveline looked at him, puzzled. "What's wrong?"Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Lucas coldly replied, "I'm injured and can't swipe the card."

Aveline glanced at his left arm, murmuring, "You can use your other hand..."

She took out the room card and opened the door.

Lucas walked in without hesitation, and Aveline followed, closing the doot behind her.

In an instant, he pressed her against the door, enveloping her in his clean, pleasant scent. He pressed his body against her back

Aveline was startled and hurriedly asked, "Lucas, what are you doing? You're still injured!" COIN BUNDLE get more free bonus