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.

her neck, forcing her to look, directly at him. "Why did you sell the

didn't like

to push him away, but he was too strong. "The house is mine. I can do whatever

gaze irritated Lucas even more, igniting a fiery rage within him. He had been

she wouldn't even

How dare she!

yet. You can't dispose of marital

Aveline's anger flared.

hitting and kicking him wildly. "Lucas,

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cheating on me? Did you think about our marriage when you announced you'd marry Sophia right in

finish, Lucas crashed his lips

He used his tall frame to pin her

"Mmph!"

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