The small two-bedroom apartment had a good location and was in demand.

Aveline placed her suitcase in the hotel before returning to her home in the Waterfont District.

She paused as she opened the door, feeling a strange sense of unfamiliarity after being away for so long. This place held too many memories of her and Lucas, memories she preferred to avoid.

She walked through the apartment, and just then, her phone rang. Seeing it was a call from the real estate agent, she answered, "Hello?"

"Hello, Miss Young. Someone is interested in buying your apartment -and would like to discuss it. When can you meet?"

Aveline's face lit up with joy. "I can meet right now."

"Great, I'll contact the buyer and arrange a meeting."

"Alright," Aveline agreed readily.

She hadn't expected her apartment to attract a buyer so quickly.

Deciding to wait, she spent some time tidying up the place.

Just as she finished, her phone rang again-the buyer had arrived.

Aveline went to the elevator to wait.

Soon, the doors opened, and the agent stepped out with a stunningly beautiful woman in tow.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

The woman was alluring, with captivating eyes that could enchant anyone.

She smiled at Aveline. "Hello, gorgeous."

Aveline paused, then extended her hand. "Hello, I'm Aveline Young."

The woman winked at her but didn't introduce herself. Aveline found it odd but didn't dwell on it and began showing her the apartment.

After touring the place, the woman stood on the balcony and asked, "This apartment is nice. Why are you selling it?"

Aveline smiled faintly. "I want to live in a different city."

The woman's eyes flickered for a moment before she said, "Alright, I'll buy it. Can we sign the contract now?

Aveline was surprised by how quickly things were moving..

The woman didn't even negotiate, despite Aveline listing the price higher than the market rate.

Seeing her hesitation, the woman asked, "Is there a problem?"

"No," Aveline replied, snapping out of her thoughts and looking at the agent.

The agent had already prepared the contract. Both parties signed it, and the down payment was made. Next, they would handle the transfer procedures. The woman suggested, "If you have time today, let's get the paperwork done right away."

Aveline nodded in agreement.

The entire process was quick and smooth. When Aveline handed over the keys, she felt a sudden sense of emptiness.

The woman looked at her and asked, "Regretting it?"

There was something odd about her attitude, though Aveline couldn't quite place it.

She smiled slightly and said, "To have a better future, you need to let

go of the past. I have no rep

The woman nodded. "Impressive mindset. I have other matters to

20

Π

attend to Goodbye,

"Goodbye," Aveline replied, watching her leave.

She glanced at her phone and saw the updated balance in her bank. account. Surprisingly, she didn't feelas happy as she thought she would

After years of hard work in this city, all she had left were these numbers.

Maria got into her car and dialed Lucas' number. "Boss, everything is settled."

Lucas' tone grew colder. "What did she say?"

Maria chuckled, admiring her freshly done nails, and repeated.

Aveline's words. "Miss Young is quite perceptive, boss. Honestly, she's too good for you."