Xo Novel
Chapter 527
Aveline paused, realizing she hadn't considered that possibility before. What if the person never made a move and just continued lurking in the shadows, watching them?
Russell smiled and said, "That's why this plan is flawed. The stronger your relationship with Lucas appears, and the more protection you receive, the harder it will be for the person to strike." Aveline pressed her lips together. Had Lucas deceived her again?
Russell continued, "Instead of trying to provoke the person this way, it's better to observe and see if they are bothered by your relationship or targeting you specifically."
Selena nodded. "I agree with Russ."
Aveline asked, "But what if they're targeting me?"
Russell replied, "That's easy. I'll assign someone to protect you and ensure you aren't harmed."
Selena gave him a thumbs up. "Russ, you're a true hero!"Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
Russell's lips twitched slightly, and then he added, "Since you've decided not to cooperate with Lucas, you need to be prepared to expose yourself to the person. That's why you need protection." He pointed to himself. "And I have the means to provide it."
Aveline's long eyelashes fluttered as she met Russell's intense gaze, which made her feel uneasy and
somewhat reluctant.
In truth, she didn't want to involve others. If someone had to die, she preferred it be her alone. She didn't want to drag anyone else into her downfall.
Feeling a warm hand on hers, she looked up to see Selena holding her hand. "Aveline, I know what you're thinking, but don't go there. Your life isn't just yours; it's mine too! We're friends, and you're like my family. Even if you don't want to stay alive for yourself, you have to live on for me!"
Selena, always her closest confidant, had understood her thoughts just by looking at her.
Aveline managed a small smile. “But..."
Selena's tone was firm. "No buts. We're not at the end yet. You're safe now, and you'll continue to be safe
in the future."
Russell said, "Aveline, you don't need to feel guilty. If it makes you feel better, you can pay my bodyguards. They wouldn't mind earning double."
Hearing this, Aveline's complicated feelings eased a bit. By paying for the protection, she wouldn't feel too indebted to Russell.
"Thank you, Russ!" Aveline said gratefully.
Russell smiled. "No need for formalities between us. Now that this is settled, let's discuss something else.
Aveline paused before saying, "Sophia wants to kill me, so I teamed up with Sasha to set a trap for her. She's already fallen into it. Her only way out now is to cling to Lucas as her lifeline. If she marries Lucas,
she can secure her position in the Winter family and elevate her status."
Selena frowned in disgust. "That woman is so vile. Why can't she just disappear?"
Russell said, "So, your plan is to first strip her of her support in the Winter family, then appear with Lucas to shatter her delusions?"
Aveline nodded bitterly. "Yes."
Russell sighed softly. "Even then, she won't suffer much."
Selena added, "I understand you want to take away everything she values and make her suffer, but that's still letting her off too easily."