Chapter 464

Lucas didn't hang up after speaking. She could hear the sound of him getting out of the car, followed by the hurried footsteps.

Aveline gripped her phone tightly, her hand repeatedly pressing the close button. This time, the elevator doors finally closed.

Her heart, which had been in her throat, suddenly eased.

"The elevator doors closed," Aveline said, realizing her legs had gone weak.

"Don't get out until you reach the first floor," Lucas instructed.

"Okay," Aveline replied, keeping the call connected.

Fortunately, the elevator soon reached the first floor. By then, the building was empty.

When the elevator doors opened, she saw Lucas standing at the entrance and rushed out to him.

Lucas immediately embraced her, his voice soothing. "It's okay. I'll find out what happened."

Wrapped in his cool scent, Aveline finally relaxed, but a wave of lingering fear washed over her. Her nose tingled, and tears threatened to fall, but she held them back. Lucas held her as they left the building. Once inside the car, the warmth surrounded her, and her cold body began to thaw.

asked,

Aveline shook her head.

asked, "What do

you

a malfunction, or someone was outside

darkened. "Clearly, in your case, it was

"Who would do that? And

of Darren, she quickly asked,

replied, "No, he's hidden well. He hasn't

biggest threat. He always said I

"Don't worry about it if you

close, soothing her

She just stayed in his embrace. Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still felt a sense of dependence on him. A trace of bitterness flashed in Aveline's

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nearing home, Lucas received a call from the Tudor family

furrowed, but he answered,

voice came through. "Lucas, are you and Aveline asleep yet? If not, could you come over? Your grandmother's condition doesn't seem

expression immediately became serious.

the driver to turn back to the family

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