Lucas withdrew his cold gaze and said, "Get back to work."

Desmond hesitated for a moment and then spoke, "Mr. Tudor, there's a message from the main house. Madam Barbara wants to see you." Lucas remained indifferent. "Okay."

He only gave a curt acknowledgment without indicating whether he would go or not.

Desmond carefully continued, "Mr. Tudor, no matter what Madam Barbara has done, she's getting on in years, and her health isn't what it used to be. She just wants to see you... Perhaps you should consider-" Lucas glanced at him. "You're so diligent. Should I give you a raise?"

Desmond was taken aback at first, then chuckled awkwardly. "Actually, there's no need for that trouble. A bit more in the year-end bonus would do."

"You've got some nerve," Lucas said coolly.

Desmond grinned. "Mr. Tudor, I'm just saying. You don't have to take it seriously. I've got things to do, so I'll be going now."

Before Lucas had a chance to get angry, Desmond made a quick exit!

Lucas' eyes returned to the document in front of him, but no matter how long he stared, he couldn't seem to focus on a single word.

...

Aveline had been busy all afternoon, and just before the end of the day, she called Lucas again.

This time, he answered.

villa. When will you send someone for the

feeling well. Maybe

send someone

"I don't trust anyone else. I

Aveline was speechless.

paused briefly, ready to hang

said, "Grandma

her, she replied, "You should go. I

much time left. Seeing her

wondered, "Who talks about

Lucas had always been like this completely

the time

"I'll send someone to pick

Aveline agreed and waited

She gathered her

are you back?"

earlier. Knowing you hadn't left yet, I wanted to come up and check if you were still busy was worried something might have

face was filled

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