Judy's voice was gentle and apologetic. "Sorry, he's in the shower. I'll let him know you called when he's done."

Aveline raised an eyebrow. "Where exactly is he showering?"

Judy was taken aback. Despite the suggestive context, Aveline kept probing.

Still, she replied, "At a hotel,"

Aveline pressed on, "What's he doing at a hotel?"

Judy was speechless.

She glanced at the phone, doubting whether it was really Aveline on the other end. Any other woman would have hung up by now, right?

Judy held her composure and said, "Miss Young, I'll let Lucas explain when he gets out."

Aveline replied, "You can use his phone, but you can't tell me what you're doing

at a hotel?"

Judy fell silent.

nearby, covering her mouth to stifle her laughter, tears almost escaping

and then told Judy, "You don't need to hang up. Just give him the phone when

once again, thinking, "Are you

cold. "That's

that, she hung

Aveline scoffed.

burst into laughter. "I never thought I'd see this side of you. My

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a moment, she managed to catch her breath and asked, "Who answered the phone? Was it Sophia?" Aveline shook her head.

"Who was it then? Does Lucas just let anyone

at her intently for a moment and said, "I'll remember that.

Selena was speechless.

found herself momentarily unsure of what

"Aveline."

looked at her,

rubbed her chin thoughtfully. "It seems like your attitude towards Lucas

confused.

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