Resign.

Leave.

To disappear without a trace.

If no one could find her, then those around her wouldn't get caught in the crossfire. Aveline pressed her lips together, feeling that this plan might actually work.

She had no close family, and only a few friends-Selena, Sidney, and Russell. Lucas couldn't touch Russell, so Selena was his only leverage. If she could find a way to leave with Selena, it would solve the problem.

And Sidney? Once she was gone, Lucas would have no reason to trouble him anymore.

Yes, it seemed like a solid plan.

Aveline pulled out her phone, hesitating on whether to tell Selena about her idea. No need to rush-she'd wait and see. If things didn't improve, she would consider leaving.

The whole afternoon, Aveline was preoccupied, her mind weighed down by her thoughts. Her mood didn't improve even after work.

When she returned to Maple Garden and stepped into the elevator, two others followed her inside. Aveline instinctively looked up, and when she saw who it was, her expression froze. Lucas and Judy.

brought Judy

casually wrapped her arm around

frowned, a wave of disgust

Judy were the first to step out. Aveline followed a moment later. When she opened the

need to discuss something with you." Aveline slipped off her shoes

What is it?" Selena asked, her attention

leaned in closer and said, "Let's leave

surprised look. "Are you

nodded. "We'll slip away quietly so no one can find us. What do you

Selena's eyes lit up with excitement. "Girl,

"Then let's start planning slowly. We need to keep it under

nodded eagerly. "Alright, I'm

had made up her mind to leave, so the next step was to figure out which city they

even see her, chatting away with Judy. Meanwhile, the gossip about them frequently made headlines, with

Aveline's desk, phone in hand, and shook her head. "Aveline, have you seen the news? Lucas is about to get engaged to Judy. Are all men

long had it been since their divorce? And now he was

remained calm. "He's single now; he's free to

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