As Aveline continued to adjust the blueprints and snack on the treats, the afternoon slipped away unnoticed.

The sky outside had grown dark, and the office lights were now aglow, snapping her back to reality.

She realized she had been there much longer than intended.

Logging out of her account, she shut down the laptop and stood up, glancing over at Lucas.

He was still engrossed in his work, his fingers holding a pen as he reviewed each page with a cold, focused expression.

Occasionally, he made notes in the margins.

Not wanting to disturb him, Aveline stretched her arms after sitting for so long, then quietly walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window to admire the night view outside.

The Tudor Group's location was undoubtedly the best, perched high enough to overlook most of the city.

Below, a sea of twinkling lights gathered like a river of stars-a breathtaking view.

were drifting down,

mood feeling surprisingly

looked up and saw her slender but graceful

gaze grew even darker,

her long legs extended beneath her small leather shoes. She looked beautiful and poised. Unable to resist, Lucas set his pen down and walked over, wrapping his arms

Aveline's body stiffened.

chest, his chin resting on her shoulder. His voice was low and soft. "Aveline, I

his thoughts

feelings. It was better than hiding behind half-truths and making things worse. He no longer

she replied Lucas, this isn't good for either of us. The more you want, the more unwilling and resentful you might

was speaking to herself as much as

been holding onto all this time, yet here she was, finding herself drawn back by the slightest hint of warmth. What had all her previous resolve been for, then? What about all

words, Lucas' breath caught slightly, and then he suddenly asked, "Aveline, you're

lashes trembled just

made you lose all hope

bitter laugh. "I guess I was a fool, wasn't I? Everything was

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