She even asked the flight attendant for a blanket, but it didn't help her feel less cold.

The woman glanced at Lucas and noticed his dark expression as if she had owed him millions. She suddenly understood why the previous girl had swapped seats with her. Sitting next to someone like that would make anyone's nerves frayed.

The woman stood up, took her belongings, and went back to economy class.

Aveline was sleeping when she was suddenly woken up. She removed her eye mask and saw the woman who had swapped seats earlier.

"Hi, I don't want to swap seats anymore. I prefer my original seat. Let's switch back."

Aveline was puzzled. "That's business class. The seat there is more comfortable."

The woman insisted, "I like my original seat. It was mine to begin with, so please give it back."

Aveline paused for a moment before silently agreeing to swap back.

Returning to business class, she found Lucas sitting with a stern expression, his eyes fixed on her.

"Why did you come back?" he asked coldly.

Aveline retorted, "None of your business."

She finally understood why the woman had insisted on switching back. Who would want to sit next to someone with such a frosty demeanor?

Feeling exasperated, Aveline sat down and put her eye mask back on.

Suddenly, she felt her hand being held.

Startled, she quickly removed the mask and looked at the man beside

her. "What are you doing?"

Lucas replied iclly, "Holding onto you so you don't run off again."

Aveline's lips twitched in frustration. She tried to pull her hand at but his grip was strong. The more she struggled, the tighter he h until her hand hurt, and she gave up. "Fine, hold on If you want. Sult yourself," she muttered.

Seeing her stop struggling, a faint sinile appeared on Lucas' lips, the atmosphere around him softened noticeably,

When the plane landed in Cloudflare City, Aveline stepped out of airport, feeling a surreal sense of familiarity and distance.

She carried her suitcase and got into a taxi, giving the driver the na of her hotel. Lucas watched her leave without looking back, his expression growing cold once more.

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However, just as he got into the car, his phone rang. Seeing the calle ID, he noticed it was Barbara. "Hello, Grandma."

Barbara's cheerful voice came through, "My dear grandson, when ar you and my granddaughter-in-law coming to visit? It's been so long since I've seen you both! Have you forgotten about me?" Her voice was full of vitality, indicating she was in good spirits recently.

"I'll bring her over tonight," Lucas said.

"Great! Come straight home then. I'm at home, and I've instructed the servants to prepare a delicious meal. You both must come!" Barbara insisted.

"Alright," Lucas agreed.

Barbara, feeling delighted, hung up and went to the kitchen to oversee the meal preparations.

Lucas stared at his phone for a moment but didn't inform Aveline right

away.

Instead, he began reviewing documents and prioritizing his work.

Meanwhile, Aveline realized her apartment was still unsold. Although it had been listed online, it had attracted only a few interested buyers. She couldn't help but wonder why it hadn't been sold yet.

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