Chapter 267

The call connected, and Aaron's cheeky voice came through.

"Give Selena something to do," Lucas said coldly.

"Hmm?" Aaron asked, puzzled. "What did she do to provoke you? Let me guess, she's advising Aveline to leave you, isn't she?"

Lucas' eyes turned icy. "You're quite perceptive."

Aaron retorted, "Hey, you're asking me for a favor. Could you at least be a bit more polite?"

"Oh, you're really perceptive."

Aaron sighed. "Fine, fine. I know I'll never hear a kind word from you, but don't worry. I'll take care of it."

Lucas acknowledged, "Keep an eye on things over there too."

"Don't worry, everything's under control," Aaron reassured.

"Good."

the hotel. They ate together before heading to the hospital. Lucas needed his arm re-bandaged and to receive injections. Aveline couldn't bear to watch, turning her face away when the bandages were removed. Lucas stared at her,

phone rang. She looked at the screen and

answered immediately, "Hello,

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through, "I heard you're back in Arthur

concern in his tone, Aveline casually replied, "Yes, there's some business to take care of

the Johnson family banquet, he couldn't hide

chuckled. "Really, it's nothing, Russ.

think of you. You're my only female friend,

just call me.

his words. "Got

added, "Don't mention it. Honestly, the thing I miss most while

had darkened considerably as he watched Aveline's prolonged conversation with another man. Seeing that they had no intention of ending the call, he

kissed her directly

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