Lucas said, "I know you still need to review the blueprints. I have a computer here; you can continue with your work." Aveline's brow furrowed with resistance.

But Lucas, watching her closely, added, "Aveline, stay with me. We're about to get divorced. After that, you'd never agree to a request like this. Consider it... fulfilling our last obligations as a married couple?" His voice was low and gentle, softening his tone to its most persuasive.

His dark eyes were earnest, filled with an intensity that revealed his longing for her to stay.

Something in her heart stirred again.

Almost against her better judgment, she agreed. "Alright."

Lucas' eyes brightened instantly.

He walked over and opened the door, calling Desmond in.

"Mr. Tudor, any instructions?" Desmond asked, noticing the softened expression on Lucas' face and feeling he had made the right decision by calling Aveline in.

Lucas pulled out his phone. "I need you to go somewhere and follow these instructions for some purchases."

Desmond blinked. "Huh?"

Lucas shot him a look. "What do you mean, 'huh'? Didn't you understand?"

quickly nodded. "Oh, got

of messages. As Desmond read through them, the corners of his mouth twitched. Was he... treating Mrs. Tudor like a

chicken

frowned and gave him a light push when he saw Desmond still standing there. Desmond quickly turned and

he turned to find Aveline looking over

him to take care of something. He'll be

of

"Where's

lounge and brought

the necessary software, and logged into her account. All her blueprints were

was

took off her coat

beneath, which contrasted net

vividly

fair skin. Her longhair cascaded over her shoulders and

slightly as he

minutes later, a soft knock sounded on

to open it and

it down,"

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