Chapter 248


    Lucas pushed her away gently and took out a small box. “Happy birthday.”


    Reba happily took it. “Thank you, Lucas! I love the gift you gave <b>me</b><b>!</b>


    The gift itself didn’t matter; what mattered was who gave it.


    Lucas smiled warmly. “I’m d you like it.”


    Reba’s eyesnded on Aveline, who was holding Lucas‘ arm. Her face clouded over. In a sh, she shoved Aveline aside andtched onto Lucas herself.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    “Who do you think you are?” Reba snapped. “What gives you the right to hang on Lucas like that?”


    Her arrogant demeanor resembled that of a spoiled little princess.


    Taken by surprise, Aveline lost her bnce. Before she could fall, Lucas reached out and steadied her.


    A cold glint shed in her eyes, but before she could say anything, she caught Lucas‘ warning gaze.


    Fine, she’d endure it.


    Reba clung to Lucas‘ arm as they walked inside. “Lucas, I heard. about what happened to you. I’m so d you came back safe. My father has been worried and is waiting for you inside.”


    “Mm, I’m fine,” Lucas replied calmly.


    Aveline followed them at a respectful distance.


    Watching Reba cling to Lucas, Aveline couldn’t help but wonder, did Sophia know that Reba liked Lucas? Did Reba know about. Sophia?


    Reba and Sophia weren’t on the same level. One was the pampered


    heiress of the Thompson family, the other a dispensable member of her family. The difference was clear.


    But if it came down to it, who would Lucas choose?


    Realizing what she was thinking, Aveline felt a moment of confusion before refocusing her gaze on Lucas.


    He was outstanding, handsome, and powerful, easily attracting attention from the opposite sex.


    And yet, this remarkable man was devoted to Sophia.


    Neither she nor Reba seemed to be a match for Sophia.


    Because in love, only the beloved one is right.


    “Hey, why are you following us? Who allowed you toe here? Get out now and stop bothering Lucas!”


    Lost in thought, Aveline was startled by Reba’s sudden outburst. Before she could react, Reba shoved her again.


    Aveline’s brows furrowed as she looked at Reba. “I am Mr. Tudor’spanion. Naturally, I need to stay with him.”


    She hadn’t provoked this youngdy, so why was she being targeted?


    Reba’s eyes widened slightly. “How dare you talk back? You’re just apanion. Who gave you the nerve to speak to me like this?”


    Acting like a spoiled princess, she called over two servants. “Take her outside and throw her into the pool!”


    “Yes, miss!”


    The two servants immediately reached out to grab Aveline.


    Aveline’s gaze turned icy.


    Seeing Lucas chatting with Reynold Thompson not far away, she walked straight towards him.


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    “Mr. Tudor.”


    Ignoring Reba’s murderous re, Aveline took Lucas‘ arm and said, “This ce is so big, I’m afraid of getting lost. Can I stay by your side?”


    As she spoke, she even blinked yfully at Lucas.


    Seriously, she was Lucas‘ wife!


    What right did Reba have to drive her away?


    What qualifications did she possess?


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