Aveline replied, "If I don't see her punished with my own eyes, I won't be able to rest."

Hearing this, Maria decided not to press further.

The two of them set off again, returning to the Ninth Mansion, but this time they stayed in the car.

Aveline dialed Lucas's number and said, "I'm back."

"Alright, I'll send someone to get you," Lucas' deep, magnetic voice came through the phone.

Aveline didn't say anything more and ended the call.

About five minutes later, someone approached the car, tapped on the window, and respectfully asked, "Are you Miss Young?"

"Yes, that's me," Aveline responded.

The man said, "Miss Young, please follow me. Mr. Tudor is waiting for you."

Aveline got out of the car and followed the bodyguard.

said, "I won't go

can head back. I'll

suggested, "Take tomorrow off. Rest at home, don't think about anything. It's all behind

her a small smile. "Okay,

followed the

the door swung open, Aveline spotted Lucas on the sofa, with Sophia seated

sound of the door opening startled Sophia. She

you doing

and the others when one of Lucas' bodyguards approached

goodbye to Rina and followed the bodyguard

the room had made her palms sweat with excitement. Why had he suddenly asked to see

pounding with excitement as she gazed at his handsome face, eagerly awaiting his words. But since she had entered the room,

What was going on?

felt a pang of unease creeping in, and

Then Aveline walked in.

plummeted instantly. What was this wretched woman doing here again? She couldn't shake the feeling that Aveline was there to steal Lucas's

with suspicion as she watched Aveline

darkened as he studied her expression, relieved to see that she seemed more composed. He then addressed the bodyguard at the door.

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