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."

widened in shock. She pointed at him and exclaimed, "You look so much like Lucas! What's

none other

replied,

me? Do you have a

like that," Leo responded, his patience wearing

what belongs to you. But if you keep wasting my time, I'll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline has Lucas backing her. It's only a matter of time before she finds her way back to the Coopers, and everything you have

identity, but his confidence seemed genuine. He

supporting Aveline, her return to the Coopers was

his gaze on

just

suddenly, the engine

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

middle of town, and it was quite a distance back to the orphanage.

"I'll call someone to bring a

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

the honk of a car horn pierced the air. Aveline turned her head to see a black Cullinan

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

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

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