Aveline glanced at him, her heart unable to find peace.He was being surprisingly agreeable…Lucas sensed her gaze, a faint smile curving on his thin lips. “Regretting it? Shall we leave now?”Aveline quickly withdrew her gaze.She really couldn’t show him even a hint of kindness; he’d take a mile if given an inch.With no dispute over the assets, the procedures were much simpler.However, they couldn’t get the divorce certificate today; there was a mandatory thirty-day cooling-off period.Aveline frowned. If these thirty days passed peacefully, that would be fine, but if something were to happen…”Can’t we just get it done right away?” she asked.The lawyer replied, “We have to follow the regulations.”Fine.They left the lawyer’s office.Sunlight fell upon them.It was a cold winter, but the warm rays managed to disperse some of the chill.Lucas noticed the hint of regret on her face, and his eyes darkened slightly. “Regretting something? I’ll be back in thirty days, you know.”He took a step closer. “But before then, you need to accompany me somewhere.”Aveline looked at him. “Where?”Lucas replied, “I can’t tell you yet. I’ll let you know in a couple of days.”Aveline frowned again.What was he playing at acting so secretive?She had a bad feeling about this.She wanted to refuse but considering that Lucas could change his mind at any moment, she decided to hold back for now.Better to wait and see what tricks he had up his sleeve.Just then, her phone rang. She took it out and saw it was a call from Maria.”Hello, boss,” Aveline answered, her tone soft.Maria asked, “Are you done with your matters?”Aveline responded, “Almost. I can return to work today.”Maria replied, “Good. The client you signed with earlier is asking for the design drafts. If you’ve completed a rough draft, send it over for them to review.” “Alright, I’m heading back now,” Aveline said, then ended the call.”Where are you headed? I’ll give you a ride,” Lucas offered.Aveline thought for a moment, then nodded. “To the office.”Lucas’ eyes flickered briefly, but he didn’t ask anything further. He got in the car with her.When the car stopped at the building’s entrance, and he watched Aveline walk inside, Lucas dialed Maria’s number.”What’s up, boss? Got any new orders?” Maria’s voice sounded lazy.Lucas asked, “She didn’t resign?”Maria immediately understood that the “she” he referred to was Aveline.”She will resign, but she recently took on a project. I expect that after finishing this, she’ll submit herresignation. At that point, I won’t have any reason to keep her here: Boss, you need to step up, stabilize the relationship, use your charm, and make her never want to leave you!” Lucas’ tone was cold. “Seems like you’ve been too idle lately. There’s a shortage of personnel in South Afreeca; maybe you should head over there.” “Don’t!” Maria wailed instantly.”I was just offering a suggestion.You don’t have to take my advice. I’m still useful here, like keeping Sidney occupied. He’s too distracted to bother Aveline now. Boss, doesn’t that count as solving a big problem for you?” Lucas’ stern expression softened a bit. “Merits and faults cancel each other out; your bonus is canceled.”With that, he hung up the phone directly.Maria was speechless. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ηᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
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