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

beside it, like

you help me put it on?" She handed the box to Lucas,

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

you to put it on me," Rebecca

and said, "Rebecca,

"So what? People can get divorced even after getting married. Besides, I know you don't really like her. You're only staying

that doesn't deserve you. You should

knew that Aveline

cousin had already told her about Aveline's identity,

glanced at Aveline with disdain

"Rebecca, you're an adult now. You should understand what it means to have boundaries. My relationship with my wife is none of

serious. She felt

so

not expecting Lucas to say such things. Was he...defending

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the sound of commotion and

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

and powerful, easily attracting attention from the opposite

yet, this remarkable man was devoted

Rebecca seemed to be a match

the beloved one is

Who allowed you to come

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

at Rebecca. "I am Mr. Tudor's companion. Naturally, I need to stay

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