In the private room, Lucas and Judy were seated across from each other.

As Selena barged in, Lucas' expression grew colder.

Judy asked in confusion, "Miss, who are you?"

Selena sneered. "I'm here to catch a cheater."

Judy's expression darkened. "Miss, please don't speak nonsense. I'm just a friend of Lucas."

"You even addressed him so intimately, do you know he's married?" Selena didn't care if they were friends or not. She didn't like Lucas, and by extension, disliked anyone around him. Judy tried to say something more, but Lucas cut her off, "Throw her

out."

A bodyguard appeared seemingly out of nowhere, grabbing Selena and escorting her out.

Aveline stepped forward, saying, "Selena, let's go home."

Throughout the whole ordeal, she didn't spare a glance at Lucas or Judy.

Selena, seeing Aveline's calm demeanor, felt frustrated but didn't dare say more. She knew she had been too rash, and Aveline always had to clean up her mess.

She was just angry that Lucas wouldn't let Aveline go but also didn't treat her well.

Turning on her heel, she said, "Fine, let's go eat."

Aveline sighed in relief, fearing Selena would act impulsively again.

Tudor

Just as they were about to leave, Judy stood up and walked over, her face wearing a gentle smile.

Aveline looked at her coolly. "Hello

She remembered the previous incident at the Skyler residence involving Judy. She hadn't expected Lucas to be dining with Judy now. But she didn't care about them having dinner together.

Judy said, "Lucas and I are just friends. I'm here in Cloudflare City to discuss a collaboration between the Skyler family and the DK Group. Mrs. Tudor, please don't misunderstand our relationship."Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Her tone was soft and eager to explain, as if afraid of causing a misunderstanding.

However, the more she explained, the more it seemed to invite misunderstanding.

If it were any other woman in this situation, even if she had no doubts initially, Judy's few words would have planted seeds of suspicion. But Aveline wasn't like other women. She didn't care who Lucas spent time with.

She smiled and nodded. "Alright, I won't misunderstand. Enjoy your meal; I won't disturb you."

Judy was taken aback by her reaction.

At that moment, the door to the private room opened, and a waiter came in carrying a brazier with hot coals.

Judy's eyes flashed, and she suddenly stepped forward, grabbing Aveline's hand. "In that case, Mrs. Tudor, why not stay and join us for dinner?"

Her nails dug into Aveline's hand, causing her pain. Instinctively,

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Aveline pulled her hand away. "What are you doing?"

"Ah!"

Judy's arm struck the brazier, knocking it over. The scorching coals spilled, instantly burning her skin red. She cried out in pain, tears streaming down her face.

"Mrs. Tudor, you... you misunderstood my relationship with Lucas. I really didn't... Why did you do this to me?"

Her arm was badly burned, the sight horrifying. Tears fell from her eyes as she looked at Aveline in disbelief.

Aveline was also shocked. "You..."

Seeing this, Lucas rushed forward to help Judy up. "Are you alright?"

When he saw the burns on Judy's arm, his expression darkened. He lifted his gaze and gave Aveline a cold, piercing look.

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