Chapter 408

"Which man?" Aveline asked, momentarily confused.

Lucas' gaze remained cold, the room's temperature seemingly dropping. The bed was a mess, still bearing the remnants of their intimacy, yet the chill pervaded Aveline's body.

"I was drunk last night, I don't know what happened," Aveline said.

Lucas sneered. "You know you can't handle alcohol, and yet you dared to drink alone?"

The reproach in his voice was clear as if she had done something wrong.

Feeling wronged, Aveline retorted, "Lucas, did you investigate the situation? Do you know why I was drinking? On what grounds are you blaming me?"

At that moment, her defensive spikes rose.

The tension in the bedroom became palpable.

Then, a phone rang, breaking the silence. It was Lucas' phone.

He walked over and answered, "Speak."

Desmond, sensing the tension, spoke cautiously, "Mr. Tudor, I found out what happened. The project manager from Horizon Realty, Xander Wilbur, asked Mrs. Tudor to revise the blueprints and then wouldn't let her leave. Others joined in, forcing her to drink and even said some... things."

His voice grew more cautious, hesitating to continue.

icier, "Go on, why

insulted her. I've gathered information on all of them. What do

ever. "Do I need to teach you what to

silent for a moment, uncertain. "Are

was silent for a

or are you planning to get revenge for Mrs. Tudor? I can't be

the complexity of their relationship,

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intentions.

instructed Desmond, "Cease all

replied, quickly ending

had gathered would ensure none of them remained unscathed. After the call ended,

avoided looking at Lucas, turning to

"Don't move."

rang

surge of frustration, turned to look at him. "Lucas, when

up and walked towards her, his lips pressed

those

gazed at her,

He had misunderstood her.

but inside, she felt nothing. She neither needed. his

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