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

it,

you gave me. Will you help me put it on?" She handed the box to Lucas, her

indifferently, "A gift is meant to be worn by the one

no, I want you to put it on me," Rebecca pouted, grabbing Lucas'

his hand and said, "Rebecca, you should know

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 is why

woman like that doesn't deserve you. You should end it with her as soon

knew that Aveline was Lucas'

cousin had already told her about Aveline's identity, that she was

Aveline with

it means to have boundaries. My relationship with my wife is none of anyone

not expecting his tone to become so serious. She felt incredibly wronged. "Lucas,

to be so kind to

such things. Was he...defending her? She lowered her

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moment, the sound of commotion and noise came from

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thinking, Aveline felt a moment of confusion before refocusing her gaze

easily attracting attention from the

yet, this remarkable man was devoted

she nor Rebecca seemed to

the beloved one is

you to come here?

Rebecca's sudden

am Mr. Tudor's companion. Naturally, I need to

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