<b>Chapter </b><b>543 </b>
Lucas turned his cold gaze to Desmond. “What’s wrong with her?<b>” </b>
Desmond looked bewildered. “I–I know.”
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Thest time he had seen Aveline at the <i>h </ipletely distant, cold, and unapproachable.
What had happened during this time?
Lucas‘ voice was sharp as he ordered, “Find out.”
“Yes.” Desmond nodded.
she hadn’t been like this. But now, she seemed
Instead of leaving, Lucas headed to the basement level. As if something had crossed his mind, he said, “Have Brian meet me.”
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At DK Group.
As soon as Lucas entered the CEO’s office, there was a knock on the door.
“Come in.”
Brian pushed the door open and stepped inside, looking slightly uneasy. “Mr. Tudor.”
Seated in his chair, Lucas asked coldly, “You’ve been keeping an eye on Aveline. Did you notice anything unusual about her?”
Brian’s eyes flickered for a moment. He hadn’t followed Avelinest night, but he could still report what had happened earlier.
“Russell went to pick up Miss Young, and they went to the seaside, the same ce where she was went to the seaside, the same ce where she was takenst time,” Brian exined.
Upon hearing this, Lucas narrowed his long, dark eyes. “Why did they go there?”
“I–I’m not sure,” Brian stammered. “I kept my distance, focusing on Russell. I was worried he might harm Miss Young.”
Lucas tapped his fingers rhythmically on the desk, his expression remaining cold and indifferent. After a long pause, he finally said, “Alright, I understand. You can go.”
“Yes, sir.”
Brian let <b>out </b><b>a </b>sigh of relief, turning to leave.
But Lucas‘ eyes followed him <b>out</b><b>, </b>his expression turning <b>icy </b>as soon as Brian’s back <b>was </b>turned.
When Aveline arrived <b>at </b><b>the </b>studio and clocked in, she <b>had </b><b>just </b><b>settled </b><b>at </b>her desk <b>and </b><b>opened </b><b>her </b><bputer </b>when Sidney walked over.
He handed her a carton of milk. “You don’t look well. Did you not get enough restst night?<b>” </b>
Aveline nced at the milk, pausing for a moment before replying, “I’m fine. Your arm hasn’t fully healed yet–you should drink it.”
Sidney pressed his lips together. “Aveline, about what happenedst time, I really didn’t mean it.”
“I know.” Aveline nodded. “I didn’t take it to heart, so you shouldn’t dwell on it either.”
Sidney looked down, his voice low. “I’m afraid your divorce was because of me. If that’s true, I’d never forgive myself.”
Aveline smiled slightly. “You’re overthinking it. It had nothing to do with you.”
“That’s a relief.” Sidney visibly rxed.
He seemed nervous, hesitating for a moment before asking, “A friend gave me two movie tickets. Are you free tonight?”
Aveline’s smile faded slightly. “Sidney, it’s work hours now. Let’s focus on our tasks.”
It was a polite refusal.
The faint light in Sidney’s eyes dimmed instantly.
Aveline turned her attention back to her work, getting busy.
Sidney returned to his desk, looking somewhat dejected. Nearby, Vivian sneered. “Hah, what’s so special about her? She’s just a divorced woman. What do you even see in her?”
Sidney pressed his lips together, giving her a sharp nce. “Maybe you should take a moment to
reflect<b>.</b>”
“What?” Vivian didn’t quite understand what he meant.
Sidney continued, “I’d rather go after her than spare you a second nce. Don’t you think that’s something you should reflect on?”
“You!”
Vivian’s face turned livid, and she red at Sidney before storming off to the break room.
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