Chapter 243 Aveline struggled twice but couldn't break free. Her face turned cold.. What else am I supposed to do? I need to understand why you're targeting Zachary. He hasn't wronged you." "He has," Lucas replied coldly.
Aveline was taken aback. "When?" Lucas released her hand and looked at her indifferently. "Why should I tell you? What's your relationship with him? In what capacity are you questioning me?" "You..." Aveline's breath hitched, looking at his shameless expression, feeling a mix of exasperation and helplessness. With him acting like this, she was at a loss.
It was clear that Lucas had no intention of letting Zachary off easily. Knowing she was the cause, Aveline realized she had to resolve this issue.
Taking a deep breath, she softened her tone. "Lucas, if he did something to upset you, I apologize on his behalf. You're the CEO of DK Group, handsand magnanimous. Can't you just let it go?" Her words only made Lucas' face grow colder. He scoffed, "You apologize for him? Who do you think you are? Is he even worthy?" Aveline was speechless.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeeing his indifferent gaze, she understood that Lucas was determined not to let Zachary off.
Staring at his handsface, she asked, "What will it take for you to let him go?" Lucas sat down on the sofa, crossing his legs. He looked at the woman standing before him with dark, inscrutable eyes. He wanted to tell her 1/3 to leave immediately.
She was pleading on behalf of another man, with such a familiar tone, even offering to apologize for him. Who did this Zachary think he was, to warrant such lengths from her? Aveline felt uneasy under his gaze but reminded herself that she had to help Zachary. She needed to stay calm and couldn't leave..
"Chere," Lucas suddenly said.
Aveline hesitated, knowing nothing good would cof getting close to him. But the power was in his hands now, and she had no choice but to obey.
She walked over to him and asked, "What do you want?" Lucas suddenly pointed to the corner of his lips, his eyes holding an inscrutable meaning.
Aveline felt exasperated.
She knew it.
His mind seemed to be fixated on these things.
But in this situation, she had no choice but to comply.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe leaned in and pressed her soft lips against his. What she intended to be a quick peck turned into something much more when Lucas' hand. cupped the back of her head, deepening the kiss.
He kissed her with such force that she couldn't react, and by the tshe thought to struggle, he had already let her go. It was as if the passionate kiss had been just a fleeting indulgence for him. Aveline stepped back, frowning at him.
Lucas looked at her with a half-smile.
"A kiss won't hurt you. Why are you acting so skittish?"
Aveline exhaled a breath of m Will you let him go?" stration. "Now, will you let +15 BONUS
Lucas replied leisurely, "When did say that kissingwouldmakelet him go? Aveline glared at him. "Then what do you want?" Lucas suddenly changed the subject. "I'm hungry." "You..." Avelíne was about to retort when the doorbell rang.
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