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

like this

was too strong. "The house is mine. I can do whatever I want with it.

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

wouldn't even

How dare she!

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

Aveline's anger flared.

him wildly.

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Did you think about our marriage when you

she could finish, Lucas

invaded her senses. He used his tall frame

"Mmph!"

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