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.

time, Lucas

features stunningly beautiful. Though she usually didn't wear makeup, she had a touch of purity about her. Two completely different temperaments

voice broke

said, Mr. Tudor, please keep your word. I want to see the check and the deed by tomorrow morning.

we wouldn't get divorced. We can just drag

that, she picked up the first aid kit, put it away, and went straight

stared at the beautiful bow on

a 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

moment before casually walking towards the

to him, she couldn't see

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

struggle. "Lucas, what are you doing? Let go

neck, his hot breath caressing her delicate

of marriage, she knew how to

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knew how to

teasing touches, Aveline's face turned

her around, his dominant presence overwhelming as

Smack!

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