Chapter 249

Lacas' body stiffened as he looked at her soft, warm smile, and his heart softened along with it.

"Alright."

"Mr. Tudor, you're so kind," Aveline said sweetly.

Rebecca was livid!

Her cousin had been right; this woman was nothing but a slut!

No way would she allow such a wretch to stay by Lucas' ide.

Lucas was hers!

'Dad, I want Lucas to keep me company for a while. It's my birthday today, so can we skip the boring business talk, please?" Rebecca clung to Reynold's arm, pouting.

Reynold looked at his daughter with fondness, gently tapping her nose. "Come on, sweetie. You're a big girl now. No need to hang onto Lucas like that, okay?"

"Alright, alright, I know," Rebecca replied, then turned to Lucas." Lucas, let's go outside, okay? My garden is beautiful, and I haven't shown it to anyone else. I just want to share it with you!"

Reynold added, "Lucas, it's Rebecca's birthday today. Let's not discuss business. You young people should go have fun. No need to stay with. me."

Lucas nodded slightly. "Alright, Mr. Thompson."

Rebecca immediately tried to take Lucas' arm, but Aveline, quick and agile, beat her to it.

Rebecca was so angry she was gnashing her teeth, but with Lucas there, she couldn't show it.

Outside the villa, Rebecca excitedly talked to Lucas about the rose

stood beside it, like

I really like the gift you gave me. Will you help me put it on?" She handed the box to Lucas, her eyes full

is meant to be worn by the one who receives

it on me," Rebecca

and said, "Rebecca, you

what? People can get divorced even after getting married. Besides, I know you don't really like her. You're only staying with her out of a sense of obligation, which

woman like that doesn't deserve you. You should end it

knew that Aveline

pretended not to know, deliberately saying those things to embarrass Aveline. Her cousin had already told her about Aveline's identity, that she

at Aveline with disdain in

now. You should understand what it means to have boundaries. My relationship with my wife is none

serious. She felt incredibly wronged. "Lucas, how can you be so

so kind to

say such things. Was he...defending her? She lowered her gaze slightly,

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moment of confusion before refocusing her gaze

outstanding, handsome, and powerful, easily attracting

yet, this remarkable man

to

in love, only the beloved one

you to come here? Get out now and

was startled by Rebecca's sudden outburst. Before she could react, Rebecca shoved

she looked at Rebecca. "I am Mr. Tudor's companion. Naturally, I

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