Aveline could hear the teasing in his tone and tried to stay calm, her voice turning even colder. “If you don’t want to come, then forget it.””I’m coming, absolutely,” Lucas replied immediately, his tone overly enthusiastic. “Even if I were on a plane right now, I’d tell the pilot to turn around so I could have dinner with you.”Aveline felt a shiver run down her spine, rolling her eyes. “Cut the crap. Keep talking like that, and you’re bound to get struck by lightning.”With that, she hung up the phone without waiting for a reply.Lucas chuckled softly at the dial tone, glancing over at the cabin door that was just about to close.”Cancel the flight,” he ordered.The flight attendant blinked, confused.Desmond, sitting in the front row, immediately turned around. “Mr. Tudor, this trip to the States is to discuss a strategic partnership. If we back out now, the other side will definitely be upset. It might be tough to negotiate a deal later.” Lucas replied coolly, “Then find another company.”He stood up and left the business class cabin without another word.Desmond was speechless.Oh, God! Mr. Tudor was getting more unpredictable by the day!But Desmond had a pretty good guess. The only person who could make Lucas drop everything was probably Aveline.For someone who always claimed he didn’t care, didn’t like her… Well, looks like he’d been proven wrong!…Nightfall arrived.Aveline sat at the dining table, staring at the food that was growing cold, her perfectly shaped brows furrowing in frustration.She glanced at the clock. An hour had passed.What was this? Was he not coming at all?And without even the courtesy of a call.Her expression grew even colder as she reached for her phone, ready to invite Selena over for dinner instead. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ƒ)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Just then, the doorbell rang.Aveline got up to answer it, andthere stood Lucas, wearing a black overcoat over a dark gray business suit, his matching tie impeccably in place. wn”Sorry, got caught in traffic,” Lucas said, his striking eyes fixed on her.Without waiting for a response, he stepped inside, slipping off his coat and handing it to her.Aveline felt a wave of exasperation but still took the coat and hung it on the rack by the door.Lucas glanced at the table full of food, a faint smile appearing in his eyes. “So, what’s the catch?”Aveline looked at him. “You knew there’d be strings attached, and you still came?”Lucas replied, “It’s not every day I get to eat a meal you cooked. A few conditions are worth it.”Aveline paused for a moment, then said, “Let’s eat first.”Thankfully, the food was still warm. They ate in silence.Her cooking had improved quite a bit, he noticed.The taste was even better than before, and he couldn’t help but eat more than half of what was on the table. Aveline had just one plate, then put down her utensils, quietly watching him as he finished.A moment later, Lucas set down his utensils and wiped his mouth with a napkin.”Now, let’s hear it,” he said.Aveline got straight to the point, “You have the evidence that Juliet ordered the arson and the drugging, right?” Lucas nodded. “Yes.””Hand it over,” she demanded, extending her hand toward him.Lucas glanced at the now-empty dining table and raised an eyebrow. “You think a single meal is enough to trade for something that important?” Aveline frowned. “What more do you want?”QUMSLucas looked at her pale, soft palm, then reached out and took her hand. “Same deal as before.”Aveline instantly pulled her hand away and stood up, leaving the dining room.”Clean up!” she snapped over her shoulder, not sparing him another glance.Frustrated, she muttered to herself regretting the invitation. She should have known better-might as wellhave fed all that food to a dog! QUMS
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