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.

actually brought

smug look and then casually wrapped her arm around Lucas', her posture

wave of disgust

Judy were the first to step out. Aveline followed a moment later. When she opened the door to her apartment, she found Selena sitting

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

What is it?" Selena asked, her attention

in closer and said, "Let's

gave her a surprised look.

"We'll slip away quietly so no one can find us.

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

planning slowly. We need to keep

nodded eagerly. "Alright, I'm with

leave, so the next step was to figure out which city they should settle

Aveline kept running into Lucas and Judy after work. Lucas acted as if he didn't even see her, chatting away with Judy. Meanwhile,

head. "Aveline, have you seen the news? Lucas is about to get engaged to Judy. Are all men this

it been since their divorce? And now he was

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

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