Chapter 1047

Lucas responded in a calm, low voice, "You won't get that chance in this lifetime."

Selena huffed. "You better hope so!"

She lifted her chin defiantly and then playfully winked at Aveline.

Aveline smiled softly, a hint of exasperation in her eyes. When would these two ever stop bickering?

Once they arrived at the mall, Selena dragged Aveline into a whirlwind shopping spree. Whatever caught their eye, they bought-no hesitation, no restraint. It felt exhilarating to indulge so freely!

Lucas followed quietly behind them, occasionally making a few phone calls and handling work without missing a beat.

After shopping all morning, the group started to feel tired. Selena led Aveline into a restaurant across the street.

"I read reviews on this place, and they say the food is amazing. They've got some dishes from Cloudflare City too. It's been a while since you've been back-want a taste of home?" Selena asked, grinning while flipping through the menu. Aveline nodded. "Yeah, I've been craving it. Let me take a look at the menu."

her the menu before excusing

restroom on the second floor was under maintenance, Selena headed downstairs to the one on the ground floor. As she came out, she noticed

closer, overhearing their

picked you because I'm doing you a favor. Don't act like you

brow furrowed in

this project, and they

much for being the favored daughter," she

doting as they seemed if they

hint of mockery as she looked at the man. "Oh? I wasn't

man's face darkened at

put in the most money, so, of course, we have the most control Your Quin family barely invested anything and you stift expect to have a say?

back down, his posture dripping with arrogance. I'm only talking to you about this because I like you, Jolie I'm even willing to cut you in on some profits. But don't push your luck If you keep refusing, you'll only have yourself to blame when

her water glass, her upbringing and self-control keeping

his smug face.

gaze,

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