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.

the passenger seat snickered. "Hey Russ, check it out. That cab's practically

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The taxi was indeed going fast, but not as fast as their sports car. As the engine roared past, he noticed a hand

and pale, gripping the

didn't pay it much mind and hit the gas, catching up with the

on the mountain road,

distance, and for some reason, he thought of that

car, saying, "I have something to do. You

the sports

herself slammed to the ground with crushing force. Before she could catch

opened her eyes, she found herself inside an abandoned factory. The walls were dilapidated, and drafts came from all sides.

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

already? Good. The show's about

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couple of times before asking, "Who are you? Why have

kidnapped me?"

in something related to Lucas. But now it seemed this man was specifically

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

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