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

I'm leaving the country. Do you want to see me off?" Rebecca's voice

had not

his business dealings, Lucas had taken direct measures to sanction the Johnson family, leaving them in dire straits. Unable to oppose his daughter's wishes, Reynold had to send her abroad and

the Johnson family's

you so much, yet you're targeting my family for that

Lucas replied indifferently, "So?"

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realize that Lucas was indeed a

this. Lucas, please stop. I'm going abroad and

responded coldly, "Did you do what I

sharp. "I will

that, she hung

darkened instantly as if a storm cloud had settled over him. The tension inside the car grew

Aveline sat beside Lucas.

still hear the conversation. She lowered her gaze

understood how it would be to have the backing of a family. It appeared anyone could act recklessly when surrounded by the love of their parents. So,

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

disappearance, that lead was

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