The car stopped at the entrance of Celestial Heights, but Lucas did not get out. Aveline exited the vehicle. Watching the car drive away, she exhaled a sigh of relief, then turned and walked towards the supermarket to buy groceries for tonight's dinner.

It would be the last meal.

Just the thought that she could leave and be free after today made her extremely happy!

At the supermarket, she bought the groceries and sent the receipt to Lucas. After receiving his transfer, she smiled and headed back towards Celestial Heights.

However, as she passed a corner, two people suddenly grabbed her and dragged her away before she could react. She quickly lost

consciousness.

Not far away, a swift figure dashed towards them!

The two kidnappers lifted Aveline into their car, thinking this task was too easy. But in the next second, one of them received a heavy blow to the head! The blow was so strong that both of them collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

Brian adjusted his clothes, took out his phone, and snapped photos of the two men, then sent them to Maria. Only then did he turn his

attention to Aveline in the car.

She was already unconscious.

Brian frowned, picked up the scattered groceries from the ground, and then carried Aveline towards Celestial Heights.

The receptionist, seeing this, quickly approached and asked, "What happened to Miss Young?"

Brian replied, "Call a doctor. She's been drugged."

The receptionist nodded and immediately called the ambulance.

Brian stood aside, hesitated for a moment, then called Desmond.

Meanwhile.

At a seaside resort, several officials were complimenting Lucas on his inspection. Desmond suddenly approached and whispered something in his ear. Lucas' expression instantly darkened. He told the officials, I have an urgent matter to attend to. must leave now."

With that, he turned and left.

Steve, seeing this, quickly asked, "Mr. Tudor, what happened? Perhaps we can help.”

Lucas replied, "If necessary, I will let you know."This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

He got into the car, and Desmond drove away.

At the hospital.

When Aveline groggily woke up, the first thing she saw was the white ceiling, and the smell of disinfectant filled her nose.

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Her memory still stuck at the moment she was dragged into the alley and drugged.

She jolted awake and sat up suddenly, inadvertently tugging at the needle in her hand. The abrupt movement caused a sharp pain, and blood began to flow.

"Don't move!"

A deep, pleasant male voice sounded beside her. Her shoulder was held down, and her body stiffened slightly as she looked at him.

"Lucas?"

Aveline's voice trembled slightly.

"I'm here," Lucas responded.

Just then, a nurse rushed in, removed the needle from Aveline's hand, and didn't reinsert it.

Lucas held her hand, pressing down on the back of it to stop the bleeding.

Realizing she was safe, Aveline exhaled sharply and relaxed, leaning back.

"Someone tried to kidnap me," she said with her eyes closed.

Lucas replied, "I'm investigating. Don't worry, I won't let them get away with it."

Aveline's eyelashes fluttered.

She didn't know who had orchestrated this kidnapping, but since arriving in Arthur Town, she had offended two powerful people: Mike and Rebecca.

It was likely one of them.

Mike was the son of the deputy mayor of Arthur Town, where Lucas planned to invest. Rebecca was the daughter of an old friend with whom Lucas had close ties. Could he really follow through on his promise?

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