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Aveline's chest heaved with anger.

Desmond hesitated before speaking up, "Actually, this matter..."

"Shut up!" Both Lucas and Aveline exclaimed simultaneously.

The synchronized shouts silenced Desmond instantly, and he dared not say another word..

He was terrified, thinking how hard his life was as Lucas' assistant.

Aveline's temper flared. With a cold laugh, she turned and walked away. But as she opened the door, she was met by several bodyguards standing there. Seeing her, they immediately moved to block her path.

Aveline acted as if she didn't see them and walked straight ahead.

The bodyguards' expressions changed, knowing that if they didn't move, they'd end up touching Aveline inappropriately. If that happened, Lucas would surely have their hands cut off!

Instinctively, they stepped back while still trying to block her.

Realizing their concern, Aveline pressed forward even more determinedly.

In this strange standoff, they all moved towards the elevator.

The lead bodyguard wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, " Ma'am, please don't make things difficult for us."

Aveline replied, "Just don't block me."

The bodyguard said, "If you leave, we're all dead."

Aveline sneered. "I'd love to see him commit murder. Then he can go to prison, and no one will be able to stop me."

The bodyguards were speechless.

Cold sweat dripped down their foreheads.

Lucas glared at Aveline's back, his face darkening Suddenly, he strode forward and picked her up

Aveline was startled "What are you doing

Lucas said nothing, carrying her back into the suite. Desmond quickdy grabbed Aveline's luggage and brought it inside before shutting the

door

Lucas threw Aveline onto the bed and pinned her down before she could get up

Aveline struggled even more fiercely

Lucas pressed his long legs against her body, pinning both her hands with one of his "Since you have so much energy, why don't we do sartething else?" he murmured, his eyes locking onto hers. Aveline's chest heaved with anges, het clear eyes filled with frustration "Lucas, why are you so unreasonable? Why does everything have to go your way? Doesn't my opinion matter?**

Lucas stated of her intently and said, "Of course, it matters."

Aveline's breath hitched. "Then let he

Lucas replied, "I'll let you go if you stay

Aveline laughed in exasperation. He was saying one thing and doing

another

So infuriating!

What was the point of keeping a man like this around? Why hadn't she just divorced him and let him torment Sophia instad?

As if reading her thoughts, Lucas' expression darkened, and he kissed her fiercely.

Aveline was caught off guard and couldn't break free. She struggled in vain, her anger rising, but Lucas' mood seemed to improve as he kissed her, and his kisses grew gentler.

He only released her when he felt her body relax. "Aveline, stay by my side, and I promise you'll be safe."

Aveline closed her eyes, refusing to engage with him.

Lucas kissed the tip of her nose befo