Chapter 268

Unfortunately, Aveline couldn't turn back time. If she could go back to the past, she would have done so already!

Aveline turned her head towards the window, her lips pressing into a tight line. Lucas, too, looked out the opposite window, the tension between them thickening.

When they arrived at Celestial Heights, Lucas had barely stepped out of the car when a petite figure dashed towards him.

"Lucas!"

Rebecca's eyes sparkled as she looked at Lucas, but before she could reach him, Desmond intercepted her.

In response, Rebecca swung her hand and slapped Desmond across the face.

"Who do you think you are? How dare you stop me? Mark my words, if I were to complain to Lucas about you, he'd fire you on the spot!"

Rebecca's sudden outburst caught everyone off guard, and Aveline's brows furrowed as she glanced at Desmond. Although he was Lucas' lackey, Desmond had never made things difficult for her. They weren't close, but she couldn't help feeling indignant on his behalf.

Lucas' expression darkened instantly.

Rebecca a polite smile. "I don't

anger. She glared at Desmond before turning to Lucas with a

even colder, and

Young, I didn't mean for you to get hurt. I've been so worried I couldn't

wasn't about to step aside.te kept her a short distance away from Lucas. Rebecca watched with envy and hatred as

wretched woman was incredibly

she still be

deep, cold eyes fixed on Rebecca as he spoke to Desmond, "Get in touch with Mr. Thompson. Put our previous dealings on hold. We'll resume discussions once he fulfills his commitments." "Yes, sir!" Desmond responded

himself in front of Rebecca, preventing her

mean by that? My father already apologized to you. Why are you still holding a grudge? She's fine, and you only got a minor injury. My father already put down that beast which was my most beloved pet. Even after

making her look

ignored her tears, stepping into the elevator. As the doors slowly closed,

his thoughts, quickly smiled and said, "No need to worry, Mr. Tudor. That slap was

replied, "Your year-end

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