Chapter 600
<b>Chapter </b><b>600 </b>
Russell nced at her and asked, “Do you think this is just a coincidence?”
Aveline lowered her gaze, her expressionplicated. “I have a pretty good idea who’s behind this.”
When she first met with Sidney, he had already told her that none of the major hospitals in Cloudre City would admit his mother for treatment, no matter how much he pleaded.
In Cloudre City, there were plenty of people with the power to do something like this, but only one person who actually would.
So, she had called Russell.
By moving Sidney’s mother to the Skyler family’s hospital, they were <b>out </b>of the <b>reach </b>of the Tudors. With Russell’s influence, Sidney’s mother wouldn’t be turned away again.
She felt deeply grateful for Russell’s timely help but was equally saddened, unable to understand why Lucas was being so ruthless.
Was he really that heartless?
Russell studied her. “Aveline, if you keep going back and forth with him, the number of people he targets will only grow.”
Aveline didn’t respond, a faint sadness washing over her.
Russell opened the car door. “Get in. With his mother here, you can rest easy.”
Aveline exhaled a shaky breath. “Thank you, Russ.”
Russell had helped her so many times that she wasn’t sure how she could ever repay him.
Russell smiled slightly. “No need to thank me. If we’re keeping score, a few thank–yous <b>wouldn’t </b>evene close to bncing the scales between us.”
Aveline gave a bitter smile. “Yeah, I owe you so much.”
Russell’s gaze softened. “That’s what friends are for, right? So don’t worry about it<b>.</b>”
But even between friends, there was only so much one could take without giving back.
Aveline nodded silently.
When they arrived back at Maple Garden, Aveline didn’t go straight home. Instead, she stood outside Lucas‘ door and rang the bell.
After a moment, the door opened, and Lucas stood there, his expression cold and distant. “What do you want?<b>” </b>
Aveline looked at him icily. “<b>Why </b>are you targeting Sidney<b>?</b><b>” </b>Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.
Lucas let <b>out </b><b>a </b>mockingugh. “Him? <b>You </b>think he’s worth my time to <b>target</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
Aveline’s expression darkened. “If that’s the case, why did you hit him and <b>go after </b>his family<b>? </b><b>Lucas</b><b>, </b><b>if </b><b>you </b>have a problem<b>, </b>take <b>it </b>out on me. What’s the point <b>of </b>targeting others?<b>” </b>
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Chapter 600
Lucas looked down at her with a cold, superior gaze. “Take it out on you? Can you handle it?”
Aveline was momentarily speechless.
“So, you’re admitting it–you did all of this, didn’t you?” she pressed.
Instead of answering directly, Lucas shifted the conversation. “Aveline, in what capacity are you questioning me? As my wife, or as his girlfriend?”
Her brows furrowed in frustration. “Let’s focus on the issue. What you’re doing is wrong, and even if I were just a bystander, I’d still have the right to question <b>it</b>.”
Lucas sneered. “If you’re just a bystander, then why should I answer you?”
With that, he moved to close the door.
Aveline instinctively reached out to stop him. “Lucas, leave Sidney alone!”
She hade here determined to make him stop. Sidney was innocent and only caught in the crossfire because of her.
Lucas raised an eyebrow. “Are you begging me?”
Aveline’s breath caught. “If that’s what it takes, then fine. I’m begging you, don’t go after innocent people. But Lucas‘ expression grew even colder. He grabbed her chin firmly, forcing her to meet his gaze. “But Aveline, if you’re going to beg, you’d better have the right attitude. And this? I’m far from satisfied.”
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