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.

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

didn't like

but he was too strong. "The house is mine. I can do

gaze irritated Lucas even more, igniting a fiery rage within

she wouldn't even look

How dare she!

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

Aveline's anger flared.

and kicking him wildly. "Lucas, are

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think about our marriage

she could finish, Lucas crashed his

hot breath enveloped her, and his cool scent invaded her senses. He used his tall frame to pin her against the wall, making it

"Mmph!"

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