Aveline averted her gaze. His eyes were too intense, and she realized she couldn't resist them.

Keeping her distance was a better idea.

She walked into the villa and looked at Lucas. "Can you tell me now?"

Lucas responded coolly, "It was an overseas virtual number. I had someone trace it, and it turns out it was one of the Tudor family's bodyguards."

Aveline frowned. "Who instructed this bodyguard to send me those photos? What's the purpose?"

Lucas asked, "What was your first thought when you saw the photos?"

Aveline pressed her lips together. "Compassion. I wanted to rescue him."

Lucas' tone grew colder. "But you know I won't release him. This goes against what you want. The person who sent you the photos wants to see us turn against each other."

"That's what I suspected

at her in surprise.

not stupid. Also, I suspect that my previous imprisonment in that warehouse was intentional. How could it be

"Smart," Lucas praised.

heart. This meant someone was watching them, waiting for the right moment to drive a wedge between them, ideally turning them

Who could it be?

a bottle of wine from the cabinet, poured some into a glass, and took a sip. His Adam's apple moved sensually as his eyes grew even colder. "Aveline, maybe we should put on a show." Aveline looked at him in confusion.

glass and strode directly towards her. He reached out, pulling her into an embrace. As she began to struggle, he whispered, "Just play along. What if my place is bugged?" Aveline's

whispered, "What do

us at odds, caught in some twisted love-hate drama. So why don't we flip the script? Let's act like we're madly in love. Imagine how

couldn't pinpoint it. She asked, "But how can you be so

current situation, that's what it seems like. Let's take a gamble and see if my

touched her ear as he hoarsely

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