Chapter 188

Lucas's chest constricted as he recalled Aveline's icy demeanor. The memory left him with a lingering discomfort.

He tugged at his collar, trying to ease the pressure, but it didn't help.

Stepping out of the hospital, Lucas found himself under a darkened sky. The waiting driver had already pulled up to the

entrance.

Lucas got into the car and, on impulse, called Aveline's number again.

It was still turned off.

Feeling frustrated, he dialed Desmond. "Find out where Aveline is right now."

Desmond replied, "Yes."

An hour ago, Brian had been dragged out, battered, and bruised-all for offending Aveline. With that grim scene fresh in his mind, Lucas dared not delay the order. He knew Lucas was displeased.

Desmond's expression was serious as he instructed his team to investigate.

Russell's friend in the passenger seat snickered. "Hey Russ, check it

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car. As the engine roared past, he noticed a hand at the back window

a woman's hand, delicate and

mind and hit the gas, catching up with the

a spot on the mountain

distance, and for some reason, he thought of

got back into his car, saying, "I have something

that, the sports car roared off

to the ground with crushing force. Before she could catch her breath, she was dragged

factory. The walls were dilapidated, and drafts came from all sides. Her body felt weak and limp, leaving

the interior of the factory and stopped. Noticing she had regained consciousness,

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violently a couple of times before asking,

kidnapped me?"

assumed she was caught up in something related to Lucas. But now it seemed this man

couldn't fathom how she had offended him so gravely that he wanted her

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