Lucas drove straight back to the Tudor Estate.

Aveline was speechless. He had lied about buying gifts.

She got out of the car, expressionless, and headed inside.

"Where are you going?" Lucas grabbed her arm.

"It's late. Time to rest," Aveline said. 'Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

"We can rest later," Lucas replied, guiding her toward another part of the estate.

The Tudor Estate was vast, with many areas Aveline had never explored. As they reached a doorway, Lucas opened the door to reveal a room filled with an array of collectibles. "What's all this?" Aveline asked, surprised.

"Pick something to give to Grandma," Lucas said.

Aveline walked in, seeing glass cabinets showcasing various items under direct lighting. The room was filled with antiques, paintings, crystals, gemstones, and jewelry.

Each item had a price tag beneath it. Some were purchased, while others were acquired at auctions. All were incredibly expensive.

Aveline couldn't help but gawk at the long strings of zeros on the price tags.

This was insane!

Standing at the door, Lucas said, "Just pick one and transfer the money to my account."

Aveline looked at him in astonishment. "You're selling them to me?"

Lucas raised an eyebrow. "What did you think?"

Aveline's lips twitched. She had naively thought he was letting her choose a gift to give for free. Thankfully, she didn't say that out loud. There was no way she could afford any of these.

Lucas walked in with his hands in his pockets, glancing around before his gaze settled on a crystal hairpin. "This one's good. Grandma likes hairpins." Aveline glanced at the price tag of the hairpin- seven million dollars.

Well, she just happened to have seven million dollars.

So, was he recommending items based on how much money she had?

Aveline chuckled. "Lucas, you really live up to your reputation as a businessman."

Lucas' handsome face remained calm as he smiled at her. "You don't have to pay if you help out a bit."

Aveline didn't immediately grasp what he meant. "Help out with what?"

Lucas leaned in slightly, looking into her clear eyes. "If you make me feel good, I won't charge you a dime, even if you clear out the entire place."

Aveline's expression turned icy.

She turned on her heel and started to leave.

Lucas raised an eyebrow. "You're not considering such a bargain?"

Aveline said coldly, "I believe that anything I give to Grandma, she'll like."

Lucas smirked but said nothing more, nor did he deny her claim.

He still didn't understand why Barbara liked Aveline so much.

Aveline didn't buy anything; instead, she went to the church and got a prayer charm.

For the elderly, nothing was more important than staying safe.

On the day of the birthday banquet, Lucas had a styling team come to the mansion to doll up Aveline.

She was attending the party as his wife, marking her debut in the elite circles of Cloud City.

Aveline was actually reluctant.

After the divorce, she would be recognized wherever she went, which sounded troublesome.

But Lucas insisted, and as she looked at her increasingly refined reflection in the mirror, her eyes remained cold and distant.

Two hours later, Lucas returned home and saw her coming down the stairs step by step. His eyes darkened instantly.

Aveline noticed but chose to ignore it.

He had been very warm to her these past few days.

But she no longer needed it.

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