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."

what I

looked at her in

I suspect that my previous imprisonment in that warehouse was intentional. How could it be such a coincidence that I climbed out the window and just happened

"Smart," Lucas praised.

confirming her suspicions, Aveline felt a heavy weight in her heart. This meant someone was watching them, waiting for the right moment to drive a wedge between them, ideally

Who could it be?

of wine from the cabinet, poured some into a glass, and took a sip. His Adam's apple moved sensually as

He reached out, pulling her into an embrace. As she began to struggle, he whispered, "Just play along. What

whispered, "What do

her flushed ear. He leaned in, his voice low and intense. "That person wants to see 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 desperate that'll

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

replied, "Based on the current situation, that's what it seems like. Let's

ear as he hoarsely asked, "Aveline, do you dare to take

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