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."

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

none other

Leo," he replied, "I

wary. "Why would you help me? Do you have a

like that," Leo responded, his patience wearing

the Cooper family or takes what belongs to you. But if you keep wasting my time, I'll leave right now. Just know this-Aveline has Lucas backing her.

still doubted his identity, but his confidence seemed genuine. He wasn't

he was right. With Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to

photograph, his gaze on her becoming more peculiar each day, Juliet felt a chill

had just

the engine stalled. Her

got out, checking under the hood. "It broke down.

middle of town, and it was quite

"I'll call someone

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

Aveline turned her head to

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

a small smile playing

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