Chapter 44: Lucas Attacks Ambrose

Getting into the manor compound, Ambrose parked his electric bike right beside Ava's car and then walked towards the door and opened it.

Immediately he stepped inside, the first person he saw was Ava, with her bag hanging around her shoulder. His mother-in-law seemed to be the only person missing; the rest of the family—Grandma Margaret, his father-in-law, and Ava's two cousins—were all present.

Ambrose was about to speak when, suddenly, Lucas, who had been glaring at him angrily, lunged at him. Lucas grabbed Ambrose's collar with one hand and his neck with the other.

Everyone was shocked.

"I'll kill you," Lucas said angrily, squeezing Ambrose's neck.

Ambrose was stunned, unable to comprehend what was happening, so he didn't attack or defend himself.

"Lucas! Lucas!" Ava yelled, but Lucas kept attacking Ambrose, landing a punch in his stomach.

Ambrose was seething with anger but refrained from retaliating, primarily because of Ava's presence and his respect for her.

As Lucas continued