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."

at him and exclaimed, "You look

man was none other than

he replied, "I have no relationship

help me? Do you have a grudge against

like that," Leo responded, his patience wearing

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

still doubted his identity, but his confidence seemed genuine.

With Lucas supporting Aveline, her return to

staring at his ex-wife's photograph, his gaze on her becoming more peculiar each

just climbed back

driving when suddenly, the engine stalled. Her expression

hood. "It broke

was quite

call someone to bring a car

Aveline nodded, not objecting.

air. Aveline turned her head to see a black Cullinan pulling up slowly. The door swung open, and Gernard

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

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

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