Aveline opened the file and noticed the contact's last name was Blake, which made her hesitate. She quickly grabbed her phone and dialed the number. The unfamiliar digits gave her a surprising sense of relief.

"Hello?"

But when she heard Desmond's voice on the other end, her mood soured immediately.

"Why is it you?"

Desmond was momentarily taken aback. "Uh... Miss Young? Is there something you need from me?"

He pretended to be surprised, but in reality, Lucas was sitting right next to him, listening in through the speakerphone.

Aveline asked, "I received a commission to design a villa. Did you buy a villa? Are you getting married?"

Desmond hesitated, glancing at Lucas for guidance.

Lucas, maintaining his cold demeanor, gave nothing away, leaving Desmond to fend for himself.

Desmond nervously stammered, "Ah... yes, it's just a coincidence that the project landed with you. What a small world, huh?"

buying the casual tone, asked, "What are your requirements? Let me

was panicking-how was he supposed to

Young, how about we discuss this in person? Maybe even do a

in relief. He had made the right call-arranging a meeting with

afternoon? Send me

quickly replied, "Yes, I'm free. I'll send you the address right

Aveline

"Goodbye."

exhaled a heavy breath, cautiousty glancing at Lucas to gauge his reaction. "Mr. Tudor, I have

Maybe you

shot him a cold look. "Are you busier than I

laugh. "Heh, well, I've been slacking off lately, so

Lucas replied with icy indifference, "I suppose I

quickly nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Tudor. I'll get back to work

"Mm," Lucas murmured.

by a look of sheer dread. He just wanted to focus on his job and earn his paycheck-wasthat too much

villa development with her measuring tools in hand. The area was part of Cloudflare City's luxury villa

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