Chapter 248

Lucas pushed her away gently and took out a small box. "Happy birthday." Rebecca happily took it. "Thank you, Lucas! I love the gift you gave me!

The gift itself didn't matter; what mattered was who gave it.

Lucas smiled warmly. "I'm glad you like it."

Rebecca's eyes landed on Aveline, who was holding Lucas' arm. Her face clouded over. In a flash, she shoved Aveline aside and latched onto Lucas herself.

"Who do you think you are?" Rebecca snapped. "What gives you the right to hang on Lucas like that?"

Her arrogant demeanor resembled that of a spoiled little princess.

Taken by surprise, Aveline lost her balance. Before she could fall, Lucas reached out and steadied her.

A cold glint flashed in her eyes, but before she could say anything, she caught Lucas' warning gaze. Fine, she'd endure it.

Rebecca clung to Lucas' arm as they walked inside. "Lucas, I heard. about what happened to you. I'm so glad you came back safe. My father has been worried and is waiting for you inside." "Mm, I'm fine," Lucas replied calmly.

followed them at a

help but wonder, did Sophia know that Rebecca liked Lucas? Did Rebecca know about.

weren't on the same

other a dispensable member of her family. The difference

if it came down to it,

what she was thinking, Aveline felt a moment of confusion before refocusing her

powerful, easily attracting attention from the

remarkable man was devoted

Rebecca seemed to

the beloved one

us? Who allowed you to come here?

Aveline was startled by Rebecca's sudden outburst. Before

am Mr.

lady, so why was she being

dare you talk back? You're just a companion. Who gave you the nerve to speak to me like this?" Acting like a spoiled princess, she called over two servants. "Take her outside and throw her into

"Yes, miss!"

two servants immediately reached out to

Aveline's gaze turned icy.

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