Chapter 223

"Don't scream," a deep, magnetic voice commanded, and Aveline's struggles ceased abruptly.

It was Lucas.

Strangely, her fear began to dissipate.

She stopped struggling, though her breathing remained rapid, and her body continued to tremble slightly from the residual fear.

Lucas released his hand from her mouth, his sharp, handsome features cold in the dim light. "Aveline, did I give you permission to resign? This counts as absenteeism!"

Aveline's eyelids fluttered briefly.

"Then just dock my pay," she replied.

face twisted in anger. He gripped her neck, forcing her to look, directly

like this

is mine. I can do whatever I want with it. What does it have to do with

clear, indifferent gaze irritated Lucas even more, igniting a fiery rage within him. He had been trying to contact

she wouldn't even look at

How dare she!

grip slightly. "Aveline, we're not divorced yet. You can't dispose of marital property

Aveline's anger flared.

him wildly. "Lucas, are you

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me? Did you think about our

she could finish, Lucas

his tall frame to pin her against the wall,

"Mmph!"

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