Chapter 243

Aveline struggled twice but couldn't break free. Her face turned cold.. What else am I supposed to do? I need to understand why you're targeting Zachary. He hasn't wronged you." "He has," Lucas replied coldly.

Aveline was taken aback. "When?"

Lucas released her hand and looked at her indifferently. "Why should I tell you? What's your relationship with him? In what capacity are you questioning me?"

"You..."

Aveline's breath hitched, looking at his shameless expression, feeling a mix of exasperation and helplessness. With him acting like this, she was at a loss.

It was clear that Lucas had no intention of letting Zachary off easily. Knowing she was the cause, Aveline realized she had to resolve this issue.

Taking a deep breath, she softened her tone. "Lucas, if he did

something to upset you, I apologize on his behalf. You're the CEO of DK Group, handsome and magnanimous. Can't you just let it go?" Her words only made Lucas' face grow colder. He scoffed, "You apologize for him? Who do you think you are? Is he even worthy?" Aveline was speechless.

Seeing his indifferent gaze, she understood that Lucas was determined not to let Zachary off.

handsome face, she asked, "What will it take

crossing his legs. He looked at the woman standing before him with dark, inscrutable eyes. He wanted to

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to leave immediately.

man, with such a familiar tone, even offering to apologize for him.

gaze but reminded herself that she had to help Zachary. She

here," Lucas

But the power was in his hands now, and she

and asked,

his lips, his eyes holding

Aveline felt exasperated.

She knew it.

mind seemed to be

she had no choice

his. What she intended to be a quick peck turned into something much more

couldn't react, and by the time she thought to struggle, he had already let her go. It was

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