Chapter 38

Aveline hung up the phone and turned to Lucas. "I need to go. back to the office."

Lucas's expression was cold. "No, we'll file for divorce first."

Aveline felt a pang in her chest but responded, "I can divorce you anytime, but I can't lose my job. You know I rely on this job to make a living."

Lucas' dark eyes stared at her for a long moment before he finally said, "Go to the office."

The driver immediately changed direction.

As soon as they got out of the car, Aveline hurried towards the elevator. She got in just as it arrived and pressed the close button without waiting for Lucas. But just before the doors closed, a hand reached in, tr doors.

Aveline sighed. Couldn't he have taken the other elevator?

Lucas's tall figure entered, making the elevator feel even smaller. Aveline stood in the corner, opening the project files on her phone to review all the details and ensure she was prepared to discuss them with he When the elevator doors opened, Aveline walked out without looking back.

Lucas watched her slender figure disappear, some of the darkness in his eyes fading.

the office, she noticed the unusual atmosphere.

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forth, looking extremely

going

the Shenton project were leaked. Someone used them to negotiate with

were in charge of the Shenton project. During this time, did you ever take any materials out of the office?" Aveline's expression turned serious. "Mr. Foster, are you accusing me of leaking the

replied, "I just checked with everyone else, and they have no suspicions. But you've been coming in

Young, I

the hospital for a work injury. Are you counting that against me

that moment, a woman's voice interrupted, "Isn't it easy to do something like this while you're in the

had previously competed with

"Did you see me

"Of

you talking

Zoe's expression darkened.

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