Chapter 290
Three days later.
Lucas had wrapped up affairs in Arthur Town; now, it was time to dispatch others to finalize the assessment and prepare for signing the investment deal. His presence was no longer required here.
They departed for Cloudflare City.
The bodyguard placed Aveline’s suitcase in the car. Lucas took her hand. “What are you thinking about?”
Aveline glanced at their clasped hands but said nothing. Lucas looked at her for a moment before helping her into the car.
Just as they left Arthur Town, his phone rang. Seeing the caller ID,
expression grew colder.
It was a call from Rebecca.
“Hello?” he answered, his tone noticeably icy.
his
“Lucas, I’m leaving the country. Do you want to see me off?” Rebecca’s voice came through.
All this time, Rebecca had not apologized to Aveline.
Through his business dealings, Lucas had taken direct measures to sanction the Johnson family, leaving them in dire straits. Unable to oppose his daughter’s wishes, Reynold had to send her abroad and humble himself to seek Lucas’s mercy.
Lucas‘ voice grew even colder. “It seems the Johnson family’s situation doesn’t affect you much.”
Rebecca’s voice became tearful. “Lucas, why are you so heartless? I like you so much, yet you’re targeting my family for that woman. Our family helped you back then!”
Lucas replied indifferently, “So?”
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Rebecca choked up. Over time, she had come to realize that Lucas was indeed a cold–hearted person. He was truly heartless!
Sniffling, Rebecca continued, “So you can’t treat our family like this. Lucas, please stop. I’m going abroad and won’t bother you anymore.”
Lucas responded coldly, “Did you do what I asked you to?”
Rebecca’s voice suddenly turned sharp. “I will never apologize to that bitch!”
With that, she hung up abruptly.
Lucas‘ face darkened instantly as if a storm cloud had settled over him. The tension inside the car grew palpable.
Aveline sat beside Lucas.
Even though he was using the handset, she could still hear the conversation. She lowered her gaze slightly, her expression calm.
She finally understood how it would be to have the backing of a family. It appeared anyone could act recklessly when surrounded by the love of their parents. So, this was what having a family meant.
Aveline experienced a moment of disorientation.
Suddenly, a strong curiosity about her own parents overwhelmed her. She yearned to know what they were like.
Unfortunately, with Hilda’s disappearance, that lead was now lost.
Aveline glanced at her ticket. It was business class, right next to Lucas.
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