Juliet's expression grew more tense, her gaze fixed warily on the doorway.

"Who are you?" she demanded.

But there was no answer from outside.

"Hello? Are you still there?" Juliet called out, taking a few cautious steps forward.

Still, no response came.

What' was going on? Where did they go?

Juliet decided to open the door, and the next second, a shadowy figure burst in, pushing her back into the room and quickly shutting the door behind them.

"Ah!" Juliet screamed, scrambling away, her face a mix of fear and suspicion as she eyed the intruder.

It was a man, wearing a hat and mask. He didn't make any sudden moves, just calmly removed his hat and mask.

"Don't be afraid," he said, "I'm not here to hurt you. I told you, if you want to deal with Aveline, I can help you."

him and exclaimed, "You look so much like

none

replied, "I

you help me? Do you have a grudge

responded,

wasting my time, I'll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline has

his identity, but his confidence seemed genuine. He

was right. With Lucas supporting Aveline,

ex-wife's photograph, his gaze on her becoming more

just climbed

the engine stalled. Her expression shifted in

out, checking under the hood. "It broke down. We'll need

the middle of town, and it was

call someone to bring a car

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

her head to see a black Cullinan pulling

a coincidence to see you here in Arthur Town," he greeted warmly.

his gaze soft as he looked at her, a small smile playing on his lips. "I'm here

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