Linda's eyes widened. "You..."

This man-was he the devil himself? How had he even found this out?

What made it even more terrifying was that he had just stood there, watching her lie, likely filled with disdain and mockery. It was like a slap across her face, draining her of all strength.

"I thought you might have something useful to say," Lucas remarked, tucking his phone back into his pocket. "Looks like I was expecting too much."

He turned to Aveline. "Ready to go?"

Aveline, still processing everything, nodded. "Yes."

She looked over at Russell. "Russ, thank you for all your help. I'll get to the bottom of this. In the meantime, you should let everyone go."

Russell's gaze was conflicted as he glanced from Aveline to Lucas. "Just how much have you found out?"

Lucas shot him a brief look. "Enough to know who's behind it."

Russell was speechless.

The comment was cutting, filled with irony.

curiosity. She quickly leaned

at her. "And why would I

be walking her down the aisle. Whether I give her hand to you is entirely up to me!" "Oh," Lucas replied nonchalantly, "still not telling

her pretense, pointing at him. "You

soon enough, so what's

suddenly calmed down. "You're right. Just make sure

Lucas. "What

intently, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something but

closer. "Let's

followed behind her as they

hall had now settled into a calm silence. Thanks to the explanations given earlier, no damaging rumors had spread about the

in the car, Aveline glanced

intended to keep up a bit

relent. "You keep

me think you want to

get enough of that last night? Don't push your

an eyebrow. "I asked for your

remember," Aveline

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