Chapter 244

"Go check who it is," Lucas instructed.

Aveline felt exasperated like she had become his secretary.

How infuriating!

She walked to the door and opened it, revealing the room service she had ordered. She brought the food inside and set it on the dining table.

Lucas got up and walked over, opening the bag. Seeing the pork ribs, his brows furrowed deeply. "You expect me to eat this?"

Aveline replied, "This is for me..."

Lucas' eyes darkened, and his expression turned grim.

Aveline mumbled, "How was I supposed to know you'd be back? If you'd told me, I would've cooked for you."

The presidential suite was well-equipped, including a small kitchen where she could easily whip up a simple meal.

Lucas said, "You can still cook for me now."

Aveline sighed, feeling like she'd dug herself into a hole. She looked at him and asked, "If I cook for you, will you let Zachary go?"

Lucas' cold gaze fixed on her. "Is this how you ask for a favor?"

frowned. "Then what will it take for

"When I'm in a

smile. "You seem to be in a good mood

coldly. "No, I'm in a very bad mood right now. I even feel

Aveline was taken aback.

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in his eyes,

he really was capable

be good law-abiding citizens," she stammered, turning

figure with a dark gaze, then sat down at the table, opened his laptop, and began

an air of

attractive.

look away, Aveline reminded herself that while he might be

small kitchen, she went through the motions of washing, cutting, and cooking. In less than 40 minutes, she had prepared two dishes and

table and called out, "Dinner's

coldly, closing

hoped to make up for last night by ordering room service today, but it ended up being wasted. She threw

brief, indifferent look but said

concerns, Aveline couldn't muster much enthusiasm. for her meal. She ate a little and then put down her utensils, gazing expectantly at

gaze, Lucas remained unfazed. He ate quickly yet gracefully. Soon, he set down

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