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

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

squeaky chicken toy?

a light push when he saw

he closed the office door, he turned to find Aveline looking over with a suspicious

to take care of something. He'll

of it and let it

asked, "Where's the

brought out a laptop,

took the laptop, opened it, downloaded the necessary software, and logged into her account.

table was a

sofa. She took off her coat and set her scarf aside, revealing

beneath, which contrasted net

vividly

shoulders and chest, giving her an

slightly

knock sounded on

it and found Desmond standing there, carrying several

it down,"

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