Chapter 122

Lucas' lips pressed into a straight line, his eyes fixed on Aveline. "You're not going to apologize?"

Aveline felt a wave of pressure settle over her heart.

She feared nothing and had no attachments, but Selena was

different.

She could hold her own against Sophia, but when Lucas spoke, she was instantly at a disadvantage.

She was clearly not the favored one.

The defiance in Aveline's eyes faded, replaced by a trace of self mockery and bitterness.

"Lucas, are you sure you want to do this?"

To humiliate her again and again?

To make her feel utterly ashamed and humiliated?

Lucas' voice was low and magnetic, his tone cool and detached. "What do you think?"

her eyes, then nodded. "Fine,

turned to Sophia, about to

don't bow to people like them. I'm not apologizing. Let's see if he can

arm around Aveline's shoulder. "Come on, we don't need

Aveline frowned. "Selena..."

smiled brightly, her face full of confidence. "It's

Aveline felt uneasy.

cold and ruthless. If he targeted Selena, what would happen to

wanted to look back, but Selena prevented

were out of the mall, Selena said, "Ave, I

"But he

with her; he would

"No worries. Worst case, I'll go abroad. He can't reach me there,

"But..."

Let's keep shopping. Later, we'll go have steak. I found a great place

her clear eyes shimmering

the jewelry store, Sophia still looked pale. She turned to Lucas." Lucas,

didn't answer her question. Instead, he asked, "Do you still

buy it for her to calm her down? It'll keep her from causing trouble. She looked understanding and gracious, her demeanor

turned to the salesperson. "Wrap

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