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

at her in

intentional. How could it be such a coincidence that

"Smart," Lucas praised.

heavy weight in her heart. This meant someone was watching them, waiting

Who could it be?

a sip. His Adam's apple moved sensually as his eyes grew even colder. "Aveline,

her into an embrace. As she began to struggle, he whispered, "Just play along. What if my place is bugged?" Aveline's hand pressed against his side, but she lessened her force upon hearing this, letting his cool and pleasant scent envelop

whispered, "What

odds, caught in some twisted love-hate drama. So why don't we flip the

felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint it. She asked, "But how can you be so sure that the other party

"Based on the current situation, that's what it seems like. Let's take a gamble and see

lightly touched her ear as he hoarsely asked, "Aveline, do you dare to take the

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