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."

in shock. She pointed at him and exclaimed, "You look so much like

man was none other than

call me Leo," he replied, "I have no

me? Do

that," Leo responded, his patience wearing

time, I'll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline has Lucas backing her. It's only a matter of

his identity, but his confidence seemed genuine.

With Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to the Coopers was

about how recently Walden Cooper had been staring at his ex-wife's photograph, his gaze on her

just climbed

and started driving when suddenly, the engine stalled. Her expression

checking under the hood. "It broke down. We'll need to get it

frowned. They were still in the middle of town, and it was quite a distance back to the

"I'll call

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

then, the honk of a car horn pierced the air. Aveline turned her head to see a black Cullinan pulling up slowly. The door swung open, and

see you here in Arthur Town," he greeted warmly. Aveline was equally

soft as he looked at her, a small smile playing on his lips. "I'm here to inspect a potential investment project,"

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