Novel Square
Chapter 745
Lucas continued to gaze at her face, speaking seriously, "Aveline, think about it carefully. Are you really at a loss?"
Aveline hesitated for a moment.
If she thought it through, it didn't seem like she was losing out at all.
Lucas was the one putting in the money and effort, and on top of that, he only wanted to sleep with her. His skills in bed were undeniable, and he brought her considerable pleasure. It was just a matter of spending a bit of time in bed with him.
Besides, it wasn't like it was their first time.
There wasn't much to be conflicted or to struggle over.
After a pause, she replied, "I need to think about it."
Lucas nodded. "Let me know when you've made up your mind."Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.
Aveline didn't respond, turning away and leaving.
Lucas watched her retreating figure, a faint smile slowly appearing on his lips.
Just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the screen-it was Baron calling.
"Yes?" he answered.
Baron's voice was respectful. "Mr. Tudor, we've investigated what Mrs. Tudor asked us to look into. The people who harassed the orphanage were bodyguards from the Cooper family." The Cooper family?
Lucas narrowed his eyes slightly. "Find out what connection Hilda has with the Cooper family."
"Understood."
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The orphanage covered a large area. At the entrance was a spacious open ground where the children usually played. The three-story building served as their living quarters, and behind it was a small yard. Hilda used to grow vegetables there for self-sufficiency, but Zachary had since transformed it into a simple playground. It now had swings, hopscotch, and other things for the kids to enjoy. Aveline sat on one of the swings, letting the cool breeze brush against her. She tried to wrestle with her thoughts, but the more she considered, the less reason she found to refuse. With his resources, Lucas could save her a lot of trouble.
He could even help her investigate her own origins.
If she did that, she wouldn't need to rely on Hilda at all.
Aveline's gaze lowered, her expression cold and unreadable. "Aren't you cold?"
Zachary approached and draped a jacket over her shoulders.
Aveline hesitated for a moment, instinctively pulling back a bit before saying, "Thanks, I'm fine."
Zachary noticed her subtle retreat but didn't comment on it.
Instead, he asked, "Something troubling you?"
Aveline glanced at him. "How's that website you started doing?"
Zachary replied, "Not as well as I'd hoped. Running a website to help people find their families isn't easy. It takes a long time to get the word out."
Aveline nodded. "It's a long process."
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Zachary continued, "You still want to find out who your parents are, don't you?"
Aveline pressed her lips together and, after a moment, nodded. "Yes."
Of course, she wanted to know what kind of people her parents were. If they ever found out the daughter they cherished was a fake, what would they do? Right now, she felt conflicted.
Zachary added, "Aveline, I think you should look into it. You should know who they are and why they left you behind. Whether you want to meet them or not, you can decide that later."
Aveline looked at him, uncertainty flickering in her eyes. "Is that what I should do?"
Zachary's lips curved into a faint smile. "If it were me, I'd want to know. I'd ask why they didn't want me, if there was a reason. And if they didn't want me, why have me at all2
Aveline paused, then said, "But what's the point in asking?"
Zachary was momentarily at a loss for words.
True. What was the point in asking?
After a brief silence, Zachary admitted, "I came over to give you advice, but somehow you've managed to make me question everything." Aveline couldn't help but laugh.