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“Lucien, fancy seeing you again!”Henry spotted Lucien and immediately put on a broad smile, stepping forward to greet him.Lucien gave a lukewarm nod, which did nothing to dampen Henry’s enthusiasm.“Lucien, I really have your firm to thank for that call the other day. If your lawyer hadn’t tipped me off, that port deal in Harbor City would’ve landed me in serious trouble.”A call a few days ago?Avery thought of the fitting room that day—right after Lucien sent a message, Henry’s phone had rung. Could it have been then?“Mr. Hunt, a few friends of mine and I also have some business interests around the Harbor City port,” Lucien said calmly, his tone even yet carrying an unspoken pressure.“You’ve been moving a bit too boldly lately.” He paused. “There’s nothing wrong with making money, but some lines are better left uncrossed. Otherwise, the consequences can be… unpleasant.”Henry’s expression shifted instantly.Over the years, with a mayor for a father backing him, Henry had cros
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Henry and Mandy both turned their gazes on Avery at the same time, silently pressing her not to say anything reckless.“Nothing happened. I went away for a few days recently, and when I got back, I was a bit tired, so I didn’t ask you out.”“As long as everything’s fine. When you have time, you must invite me again. I’ve been practicing the two moves you taught me, and I’ve got them down pretty well. I’m just waiting for you to check my progress.”“Alright.”They had only exchanged a few words when more guests arrived at the entrance to the ballroom.“Ave, make yourself comfortable. I need to go greet them. We’ll talk later.”“Of course. Go ahead.”As soon as Margaret left, Mandy pulled Avery aside.“I heard from Henry that you’ve been talking about divorce lately? Just because Henry drank too much and accidentally bumped into you, you went to the police and accused him of domestic violence?” Mandy’s expression turned indignant. “Avery Walters, have you lost your mind? The Walters fa
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The doctor came to clean Avery’s “wound” and applied an anti-inflammatory ointment.After all the commotion, Avery was completely drained and had no interest left in choosing a gown. She casually tried on a floral embroidered dress, thought it was acceptable, and had the staff arrange for it to be delivered to Fulham Gardens.When Avery left, Lucien was still downstairs, accompanying Lisa as she picked out gowns.She could not understand it—he already had a girlfriend, so why did he still insist on meddling in her life?At least, today had passed without disaster.Three days later would be Margaret’s birthday banquet.Over those three days, Avery made Henry send her daily videos of Ivy. One reason was that she missed her daughter, but more than that, Avery hoped to catch clues in the backgrounds of the videos and figure out where Henry had hidden Ivy.Unfortunately, Henry was careful. None of the videos revealed anything useful.Avery found herself at a dead end, growing more worried
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“Go. Now,” Avery said, her voice almost pleading.“I can leave, but we still have a debt to settle.”“What debt? Didn’t I already cook for you?”“The hotel.”After saying that, Lucien wrapped an arm around her waist, lowered his head, and pressed his burning lips against the slender curve of her neck.Just like that day, it wasn’t a tender kiss at all, but a harsh, punishing claim meant to leave its mark.“Ah…” Avery frowned sharply. The sharp sting and tingling numbness at her neck made her whole body tremble.She twisted instinctively, trying to break free, but her strength against Lucien’s was like a moth shaking a tree.In the enclosed space, only their heavy, tangled breathing remained.A few seconds later, Lucien released her.Avery staggered back against the mirror and immediately saw the vivid, intimate red mark on the side of her neck.This was disastrous. Every gown she chose was strapless. How was she supposed to try them on now?Lucien straightened, his breathing uneven. H
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“Lucien, have you lost your mind?” Avery panicked and whispered urgently. “Get out. Now!”“Who’s the one who lost their mind?” Lucien stared at her, his voice low and hoarse, violence breaking free from its restraints. “A man who abused you, drugged you, and sent you into another man’s bed to frame you for cheating and you still chose not to divorce him? You could still forgive a beast like that?”“This has nothing to do with you. Get out!”Avery raised her hand to shove Lucien, but he did not move an inch. His back pressed against the heavy velvet curtain, as if blocking the only exit.“What is it about Henry that makes him worth all this? Do you really love him that much—enough to forgive the harm he did to you, enough to let him cross every boundary your marriage was supposed to have?”Avery was both anxious and furious. “Lucien, what right do you have to question me? We’ve had nothing to do with each other for a long time!”“What right?” He took a step closer, his tall figure c
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Lucien wore a bespoke black suit, sharp and imposing.Lisa walked at his side in a long black velvet gown, the two of them looking effortlessly well-matched.The world really was small.Avery didn’t want them to see her. She instinctively turned slightly away, but Lucien spotted her at once.Lisa followed the direction of his gaze and noticed Avery too.“Lucien, isn’t that the cook who went to your place the other day?” Lisa’s eyes flickered with surprise as she walked over. “What are you doing here?”“I…”This boutique in Harbor City specialized in high-end couture. The gowns here were not something a part-time cook could possibly afford.Avery was still thinking of how to brush it off when a sales associate stepped over with a smile. “Mrs. Hunt, the designer of the gown you’re holding—Lawrence—is upstairs at the moment. If you’d like, I can ask him to come down and explain the design concept to you.”“That won’t be necessary, thank you.”“Mrs. Hunt?” Lisa’s expression sharpened. “Y
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Lucien refunded the fare. Avery glanced at him. “Why didn’t you keep it, Mr. Holmes? Don’t like the number?”Desmond stifled a laugh from the driver’s seat.Lucien shot him a look. “Is that funny?”Desmond straightened. “Not at all.”When the Cullinan reached the base of the hill, a small roadside
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“He’s not…”Avery tried to explain that Lucien wasn’t her boyfriend either, but before she could finish, he had already snatched the prescription from her hand.Lucien didn’t even look at her. He glanced at the writing on the slip and headed straight for the pharmacy next door.Avery watched his tal
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Lucien had always liked teasing her. On downhill rides, he would deliberately sway, making her laugh, curse, and even bite him. He never cried out when she did, but at night, he always found another way to bite back and settle the score.“We’re here.”Two cold words, sharp as scissors, sliced stra
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“You—”Avery struggled instinctively.“Don’t move!” Lucien snapped, his voice tight, edged with warning. “If you want to lose the leg, then go ahead and get down.”Avery caught sight of the bandage darkening with blood. A wave of dizziness hit her, and she didn’t dare move again. Still, the position
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