Chapter 389

Jackson's face contorted into a forded smile as he turned to Desmond. "Mr. Blake, are you free lately? I'd like to treat you to a meal."

Desmond responded curtly, "I'm not available," dismissing Jackson without a second thought.

Even William had to respect Lucas, so who did Jackson think he was?

Jackson's face turned ashen.

Aveline looked at Maria. "I'll head out now. You should go home. _early too."

Maria nodded. "Take care."

Aveline followed Desmond out of the event. Outside, the night cloaked the surroundings, and a luxurious car waited by the curb. The window rolled down, revealing half of a man's profile. Hel seemed in a good mood, glancing down slightly.

Aveline approached the car and got in, saying, "Thank you for your help."

Lucas turned his eyes toward her, his lips parting slightly. "How do you plan to thank me?"

a lighter, seemingly wanting a cigarette but not

his pocket, took out a cigarette, and placed it between her lips. She took the lighter from.

handed the cigarette to

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her, snatching the cigarette and tossing it out the window before pulling her close for a fierce kiss.

trying to merge her

here," he whispered in

Aveline's body trembled.

when the car was parked right in front of

his shirt, her breathing uneven. "Can we... change

She had anticipated that asking for his help would come with conditions, even though, as his wife,

feel like a

meticulously

of irony flickered in

noticed it

you

wife, it's absurd that I have

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