"But you once said you loved me."

Lucas' gaze was unwavering as if he wouldn't rest until he got an answer.

Aveline sighed helplessly and asked, "Do you have any other requests?"

She was referring to his ideas for the design.

Lucas remained silent.

Seeing that he had nothing more to add, Aveline said, "If there's nothing else, I'll start taking measurements."

She needed to verify the dimensions against the plans to ensure everything was accurate before she could begin drafting the blueprints.

Pulling out her measuring tools, she got to work. The plot of land was enormous, and she spent the entire afternoon measuring just half of it. She'd have to return the next morning to finish the job. Wiping the sweat from her forehead, she recorded the data and prepared to leave.

The Porsche was still parked at the entrance. Lucas was sitting inside, having spent the entire afternoon there while she worked. Aveline couldn't help but think he must be incredibly bored. Since he hadn't left yet, she approached the car and asked, "Lucas, could you give me a ride?"

Lucas had taken off his sunglasses, holding a cigarette between his fingers. He glanced at her, his expression unreadable.

After a long afternoon of work, Aveline was covered in dust, but her eyes were still bright.

He replied, "Two hundred dollars for the ride."

and she could easily take the bus home. Lucas didn't stop

...

returned home, she was

noticing how tired she looked, said, "I'll order takeout.

Aveline agreed. "I'll take

"Go ahead."

shower, Aveline came out drying her hair with a towel. The

at the screen, she saw it was the same number Desmond had

her lips together and answered,

of the line, Lucas' voice came through.

replied, "Just tell

more effective if

that, he

have felt before. No

she stepped out of the bedroom, Selena called her over. "Come on, dinner's

ahead. I need

looked puzzled. "Where

Aveline replied wearily, "Downstairs."

shook her head in exasperation. "What does that nuisance want with you now? He just won't let up, will

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