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.

to

apologizing. Let's see if he can really

on, we don't need that stupid necklace. I'll get you something even

Aveline frowned. "Selena..."

her face full of confidence. "It's

Aveline felt uneasy.

ruthless. If he targeted Selena, what would

to look back,

mall, Selena said, "Ave, I couldn't

"But he will

was ruthless with her; he would be

Worst case, I'll go abroad. He can't reach me

"But..."

interrupted. "Stop overthinking. Let's keep shopping. Later, we'll go have steak. I found a great place and want

lip, her clear eyes shimmering

still looked pale. She turned to

answer her question. Instead, he asked,

it, why don't you buy it for her to calm her down? It'll keep her from causing trouble. She looked understanding and gracious, her demeanor

the salesperson. "Wrap it

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