Chapter 24

"Six million and the house, don't you want them anymore?"

Lucas looked at her with an emotion in his eyes that Aveline couldn't decipher.

Aveline clenched her fists, staring at him, and suddenly felt deflated.

She did want them.

With money and a house, she wouldn't have to work anymore. She could leave this city, go far away, and make sure he could never find her.

Oh... how naive of her. As if he would ever look for her.

Keeping a cold face, she found the first aid kit, sat down beside him, opened it, and began disinfecting his wound.

"It hurts," he said softly.

His deep, magnetic voice, slightly hoarse, carried his unique roughness, making it a real temptation to Aveline.

Her breathing became slightly erratic, and instead of being gentle, her movements became more forceful.

Lucas didn't say

wear makeup, she had a touch of purity about her. Two completely different temperaments

voice broke his

keep your word. I want to see the check and the deed by tomorrow morning. Then

wouldn't get divorced. We can just drag this

the first aid kit, put it away, and

beautiful bow on

shower, Aveline wore only a camisole nightdress. She planned to have a glass of water before going to bed, assuming he had left. But when she opened the door, she saw him still sitting on the so He was staring at

a moment before casually walking

him, she couldn't

drinking half a glass of water and just setting the cup down, a strong arm encircled her

what are you doing? Let

shoulder and neck, his hot breath caressing her delicate skin,

of marriage, she

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knew how to do

teasing touches, Aveline's face turned

her around, his dominant presence overwhelming as

Smack!

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