Chapter 290

Three days later.

Lucas had wrapped up affairs in Arthur Town; now, it was time to dispatch others to finalize the assessment and prepare for signing the investment deal. His presence was no longer required here. They departed for Cloudflare City.

The bodyguard placed Aveline's suitcase in the car. Lucas took her hand. "What are you thinking about?"

Aveline glanced at their clasped hands but said nothing. Lucas looked at her for a moment before helping her into the car.

Just as they left Arthur Town, his phone rang. Seeing the caller ID,

expression grew colder.

It was a call from Rebecca.

"Hello?" he answered, his tone noticeably icy.

his

country. Do you want

Rebecca had not

business dealings, Lucas had taken direct measures to sanction the Johnson family, leaving them in dire straits. Unable to

"It seems the Johnson family's situation doesn't

became tearful. "Lucas, why are you so heartless? I like you so much, yet

Lucas replied indifferently, "So?"

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time, she had come to realize that

our family like this. Lucas, please stop. I'm going abroad

you do what I asked

sharp. "I will never apologize

she

face darkened instantly as if a storm cloud had settled

Aveline sat beside Lucas.

the handset, she could still hear the conversation. She lowered her

be to have the backing of a family. It appeared anyone could act recklessly when surrounded by the love of their parents. So, this was

her own parents overwhelmed her. She yearned to know what they were

Hilda's disappearance, that

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