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.

seat snickered. "Hey Russ, check it

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

a woman's hand, delicate and pale, gripping the window

pay it much mind and hit the gas, catching up

spot on the mountain road,

for some reason, he thought of that hand again. It seemed

back into his car, saying, "I have something to do. You

sports car

Before she could catch her breath, she was dragged forward, her arms

factory. The walls were dilapidated, and drafts came from

factory and stopped. Noticing she had regained consciousness, he gave a

The

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dust. She coughed violently a couple of times before asking, "Who are you?

kidnapped me?"

caught up in something related to Lucas. But

offended him so gravely that he wanted

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