Chapter 174 “Hello?” Aveline answered the call, her tone turning colder. Lucas‘ voice was even colder than hers. “Where are you?” Aveline paused. “Do you need something?” Was this about the divorce again? She had made it very clear that she wouldn’t agree to a divorce until the matter was fully investigated. Why was he so persistent? Unexpectedly, Aveline thought of his previous attitude and began to understand. Watching someone get anxious over something while she remained detached felt oddly satisfying. “Come to the hospital now. I have something to ask you,” Lucas said and then hung up abruptly. His tone was commanding and icy, leaving no room for refusal. Aveline frowned at her phone. What was wrong with him? Why should she go just because he said so? She put her phone back in her bag and decided not to go to the hospital. She needed to return to work. After the confrontation with Gwen, she was probably furious and might dock her a lot of pay. She needed to make up for it. However, when she arrived at the company building, she saw Brian standing nearby. His face was expressionless, but he spotted her immediately. Aveline felt a chill run down her spine as if something ominous was watching her. 113 “Is something wrong?” Aveline walked over and asked with a frown. “Miss Young, Mr. Tudor wants to see you. Please come with me,” Brian said, gesturing for her to follow, though his manner was forceful. Aveline replied, “I don’t want to go. If he has something to say, he can tell me over the phone.” Brian responded, “It’s not something that can be explained. over the phone. Miss Young, I don’t want to get rough, so please don’t make this difficult.” Seeing the coldness in his eyes, Aveline felt a surge of unease. What did Lucas want? She bit her lip and got into Brian’s car. He drove towards the hospital. On the way, Aveline asked multiple times what this was all about, but Brian remained silent, his expression growing colder with each passing moment. It was as if she owed him millions! What was his problem? He wouldn’t explain anything and just gave her a cold shoulder. How rude! At the hospital, inside the patient room, two bodyguards stood at the door. As soon as Aveline entered, Brian shut the door behind her with a loud bang. Startled, Aveline turned around to see Sophia sitting pale- faced on the sofa. The moment Sophia saw her, tears began to fall. 2/3 +15 BONUS “Miss Young, what did I ever do to you? Why are you treating me like this?” Sophia’s abrupt question left Aveline completely baffled. Aveline blinked. “What are you talking about?” Tears streamed down Sophia’s face, her pale appearance making her look pitiful. “If you have a problem with me, you could have just said so. I would have stayed away from you. Why did you have me kidnapped? Why… why did you try to ruin me? Miss Young, I’ve never done anything against you. Even when you came between Lucas and me, I said nothing. Why are you so vicious?” Aveline was even more confused. What was going on? Kidnapped? Ruined? And she supposedly did it? “Miss Winter, you must be mistaken,” Aveline said. “Aveline.” At that moment, Lucas‘ deep, cold voice filled the room, carrying an icy edge. Aveline paused and turned to look at him.
Category: After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back
A year ago, Aveline Young found a man with amnesia on the side of the road and brought him home. This man was strikingly handsome, with broad shoulders, long legs, and a face that could easily earn a fortune in modeling. Aveline felt an embarrassing flutter in her heart and on a whim, they quickly got married. However, once the man recovered his memory, his first action was to divorce her, claiming he needed to go back and take over his family’s business. Aveline was stunned but accepted the divorce, thinking that money was more important and that she shouldn’t be tied to one man when there were plenty of younger options available. On the day they finalized their divorce, Aveline shocked everyone in Cloudflare City with a bold statement in the divorce papers: “He’s no good, so I got bored.” Post-divorce, Aveline was never short of attention from young, attractive men. At one social event, a friend inquired whether she would ever consider reconciling. Aveline scoffed. “The one who brings up getting back together is a dog!” Late one night, her phone rang. “Who’s this?” “Woof!”
Chapter 173 The next day, Aveline arrived at work to find another pile of chaotic tasks waiting for her. 10153 However, today she wasn’t angry; she was looking forward to lunchtime. At noon, Russell called to tell her the results were in and had been emailed to her. “Thank you, Russ!” Aveline said excitedly. Russell replied slowly, “Knowing which vegetables are poisoned doesn’t prove your innocence.” Aveline paused. “I think these vegetables were bought at the supermarket. There might have been an issue there. I need to check the surveillance footage.” Russell said, “It’s been so many days; it might be difficult.” Aveline’s lips tightened. She knew that if she had checked on the day it happened, it might have been easier. But she had to try. Russell spoke casually, “Of course, if you cook ten more meals for me, I might be able to figure something out.” Aveline couldn’t help but laugh. “Russ, don’t you have a chef at home?” Russell replied, “Just say if you’ll do it or not.” “Deal,” Aveline agreed without hesitation. Cooking one meal or ten meals made no difference to her. Plus, it was an easy task. M She felt even more grateful to Russell, as he had chosen a way that minimized her burden. “Alright, wait for my news,” Russell said, then hur. up. Aveline exhaled deeply and opened her email to check. She found that the poisoned vegetables were the ones she had added to her cart later. She carefully recalled the details of that day. She remembered bumping into someone after picking up the vegetables, causing them to fall to the ground. That person helped her pick them up. Could something have happened during that time? Aveline tried to remember the person’s face, but she couldn’t. Rubbing her temples, her phone suddenly rang. It was a call from the police station. The food test results were out, and they wanted her to come in. Aveline got up and went to ask Gwen for leave. Without even looking at her, Gwen said coldly, “It’s working hours. You can’t leave without permission.” “So, I’m here to ask for leave,” Aveline replied. Gwen retorted, “We’re swamped. If you leave, who will do your work?” Aveline paused. Was this her way of refusing her request? “Then just dock my pay,” she said, turning to leave. Gwen was stunned. “Hey, you, come back here!” How could she be so brazen? The higher–ups didn’t favor her anymore, so where did she get the confidence to act so boldly? Immediately, Gwen ordered that Aveline’s pay be docked by three times. Aveline went to the police station and got the test report, which matched the one Russell had sent her. She asked, “Can you find out how these vegetables were poisoned?” The police officer replied, “We are still investigating. This is a serious matter that has endangered public safety, so we will definitely give you an explanation.” Aveline asked, “How long will it take?” The officer said, “We’re not sure. We need to follow the procedures.” Aveline fell silent. How long would this process take? A week? A month? Or six months? By the time the investigation was complete, it would be too late to matter. She didn’t say anything more, taking the report and leaving. Just before she got back to the company, her phone rang. She looked at the screen and saw that it was Lucas calling. HIS BONUS. Chapter 174
Chapter 172 Aveline asked somewhat nervously, “Is it… not good?” Russell looked at her and suddenly said, “Just one meal isn’t enough.” “Huh?” Aveline was confused. “Then how many meals would be enough?” Russell laughed at her puzzled expression and held up three fingers. Aveline laughed too. “Three meals? No problem. Just let me know when you’re free, and I’ll cook for you.” Her respectful and humble attitude made it clear she saw him as a friend. Russell felt a strange sense of familiarity with this dynamic and slowly lowered his hand. “We’ll see when I’m in the mood.” “Sure, no problem,” Aveline agreed readily. Cooking a few meals wasn’t a big deal. She just wanted to repay this favor. Despite feeling a bit uneasy, Russell had to admit Aveline’s cooking was really good. It suited his taste perfectly. He ended up eating two extra servings! Seeing the dishes nearly empty, Russell began doubting his own appetite. Aveline came over to drink some water, glanced at the table, and asked, “Russ, was it enough?” “Yes, it was,” Russell replied, a bit speechless. Aveline sighed in relief. It was a good thing the food was enough since she didn’t have any more ingredients. Russell stood up, grabbed the dishes, and headed to the kitchen to wash them. Aveline was stunned and quickly followed. “Russ, let me do it. You should take a break.” Russell frowned, his handsome face showing a hint of displeasure. He stared at her for a moment before saying, Maybe you shouldn’t call me Russ anymore.” “Why not?” Aveline asked. “We’re the same age,” Russell explained. Aveline blinked. “That doesn’t matter.” Russell sighed and waved his hand. “Never mind.” He turned and left the kitchen. Aveline felt a bit puzzled but didn’t dwell on it. After tidying up the kitchen, she went out to find Russell sitting on the couch in the living room. His long legs were crossed, and he was looking down at his phone, his handsome face perfectly framed. Aveline couldn’t help but marvel. “Are all wealthy people this good–looking?” Russell looked up and asked, “When are you divorcing Lucas? Aveline was taken aback, not expecting such a direct question. “I don’t know,” she replied honestly.. Russell said, “If you need, I can help you find a lawyer. You won’t lose.” Aveline shook her head. “Thanks, Russ, but that’s not necessary. Things between Lucas and me haven’t reached that point yet.” Russell stared at her and asked, “Do you love him?” Aveline didn’t respond. But her silence was an answer in itself. Russell felt a strange sense of irritation. After everything Lucas had done to her, what did she see in him? Was she a masochist? “Forget it, just pretend I didn’t say anything.” Russell stood up and headed for the door. Aveline also got up and gave him a slight smile. “Russ, thank you. I know you’re trying to help me, but I can handle this,” “Okay,” Russell replied. As he was leaving, Russell turned around to say something, but before he could speak, Aveline suddenly shut the door. His mouth twitched. What was that about? Not even a proper goodbye? Aveline fell silent.. HIS BONUS: It wasn’t that she didn’t want to say goodbye. She suddenly felt a sharp pain in her stomach and rushed to the bathroom, realizing her period had started. After taking care of herself, she came out, washed up, and went to bed.
Chapter 171 Aveline was startled. Russell was nearby? “Oh, okay.” After hanging up the phone, Aveline went to the door. Soon, the doorbell rang. She opened it to see Russell standing there with his signature purple hair. “Russ, you’re here,” Aveline said with a slight smile. Russell smirked, his already strikingly handsome face becoming even more roguish. His captivating eyes seemed to draw people in. “What’s going on?” Aveline let him in and briefly explained the situation. Seeing the vegetables on the table, Russell raised an eyebrow. “So, you left the police station earlier because of this?” Aveline nodded. “Yes.” Russell continued, “Why didn’t you tell me when I asked?” Aveline felt awkward and rubbed her nose. “I hoped this matter could be resolved quickly, but the police’s efficiency isn’t that high. I didn’t want to carry this burden any longer, so I wanted to get to the bottom of it as soon as possible.” She paused. “I thought it would be too much trouble to involve you, but now I have no choice.” Russell chuckled. “Alright, it’s not a big deal.” Hearing this, Aveline’s eyes lit up. “How long until we get the results?” Russell replied, “Hold on a second.” He took out his phone and made a call. After talking for a while, he turned to her and said, “If we send it now, we’ll have the results by tomorrow afternoon.” Aveline was thrilled. “That’s wonderful, Russ. Thank you!” Russell responded, “Is that all the thanks I get?” Aveline hesitated and then asked, “Well… how about I treat you to dinner?” Russell replied, “What’s so great about restaurant food? Why don’t you cook me a meal instead?” Aveline was momentarily stunned. That was easy enough! “Are you sure? My cooking isn’t that great,” Aveline said hesitantly. Russell replied, “Just cook. I’ll be the judge of how good it is.” Aveline nodded. “Alright!” She had other ingredients on hand, so she rolled up her sleeves and got to work. Russell settled into the dining room, where he could see Aveline bustling around in the kitchen. It felt… rather unique. Before long, the doorbell rang. Aveline went to answer it. It was the person Russell had contacted, who packed up the vegetables and took them away. Aveline returned to the kitchen to continue cooking. Russell crossed his arms and leaned against the doorframe, his purple hair making him look even more striking. The diamond stud in his left ear sparkled under the kitchen lights. Catching sight of him out of the corner of her eye, Aveline said, “Russ, don’t stand there. There’s too much smoke in here.” Her tone had shifted to treating him like a friend. Realizing this, Russell’s mouth twitched. He suddenly regretted asking her to call him Russ. “Alright, let me know when it’s ready,” he said, turning to wander around the apartment. The apartment was spacious and decorated in a simple yet luxurious style. Since Aveline moved in, little personal touches had appeared in the corners. Russell picked up a rabbit plushie, chuckled, and put it back. Half an hour later, Aveline came out with the last dish. Russ, dinner’s ready.” “Okay.” Russell came over, pulled out a chair, and started eating. After the first bite, his eyes lit up with surprise. BIG SALE 3500 bonus free fou you
Chapter 170 Aveline said, “That does sound like a solutic Yvonne’s smile deepened. “Actually, I do quite like you. If you and Lucas could stay together, it would be wonderful.” Aveline gave a faint smile. “I’ll think about it.” Yvonne nodded. “Alright, if you need anything, just let me know. I will certainly help you. “Thank you, Mrs. Tudor.” Aveline was polite on the surface, but she suspected Yvonne -might have ulterior motives. However, given Yvonne’s status, Aveline didn’t have the leverage to confront her. So, she just went along with whatever Yvonne said, but whether she would act on it was another matter. Aveline stood up. “Mrs. Tudor, I need to go home now. Goodbye.” “Alright, take care.” Yvonne smiled and watched her leave, sipping her coffee leisurely. She then took the phone from her lap and pressed the button to end the recording. A dangerous glint flickered in her eyes before quickly disappearing. When Aveline got home, she received a call from Selena. She put it on speakerphone, chatting with Selena while cooking. “Ave, you won’t believe how annoying Aaron is! He hates olives, but every time he orders a pizza, he asks for extra olives just so I have to pick them all out! Can you believe that? Selena was clearly frustrated, her tone suggesting she wished she could tear Aaron to pieces. Aveline was surprised. “He’s that awful?” Selena exclaimed, “Yes! He’s that awful. I can’t believe I was so foolish back then. Why didn’t I just hit him harder? Why didn’t I finish him off?” Aveline chuckled. “That’s not worth it. Going to jail over such a man isn’t worth it.” Selena took a deep breath, ready to continue ranting when Aaron’s voice could be heard faintly in the background. “There he goes again. I curse him to never find a girlfriend or true love. He deserves all the bad luck for giving me such a hard time!” Selena muttered a few more curses before saying, “Ave, I have to go now. Bye!” “Okay.” Aveline hung up, amused by the call. Thinking it over, Aveline realized that Aaron was retaliating against Selena for fitting him. Men could be so petty. After quickly cooking and eating some pasta, Aveline sat on +15 BONUS the couch. She wanted to watch TV but couldn’t stop thinking about how the poisoning incident with Lucas was still unresolved. She remembered the groceries she had bought; there were still some left in the fridge. She got up, opened the fridge, and took out the vegetables. But how could she determine which vegetables were poisoned and which were not? She pondered this, considering calling the police, but their testing would take too long. Suddenly, she thought of Russell. She hesitated for a while, looking at his phone number, before deciding to call him. She didn’t have many connections, and this matter required someone she could trust. “Hello?” The call connected quickly, and Russell’s lazy voice came through. Aveline hesitated, “Russ, are you busy right now?” Russell replied, “Not busy. What’s up?” Aveline felt a bit embarrassed. “Well, I have something I need to ask you for help with. It might be a bit troublesome…” Russell said, “Are you at home now?” “Oh, yes.” “Open the door in five minutes,” Russell responded.
Chapter 169 Lucas looked into her clear eyes, noticing her still–pale face, Her expression darkened. Suddenly, Aveline sat back down. “Forget it. You’ve already dirtied yourself. I don’t like you anymore.” Lucas‘ voice turned cold. “What did you say?” Aveline replied, “It’s something that was going to happen sooner or later. Is there anything wrong with me saying it now?” Seeing her indifferent and even apologetic expression, Lucas felt a surge of frustration in his chest. “Aren’t you here to discuss the divorce?” he asked. Aveline acted as if she had just remembered. “Oh, I almost forgot.” She picked up the divorce agreement, glanced through it, then sneered and tore it up right in front of him. “I’ve decided not to divorce,” she declared, tossing the shredded paper into the trash. Ignoring Lucas‘ darkened expression, she turned and walked away. That’s right. She came to provoke him. Why should he dictate whether they divorce or not? Why should he control everything while she suffered all the grievances? She was unwilling to accept it! As she left the hospital, the sky had already darkened. Despite the busy traffic, Aveline felt a deep sense of loneliness. HIS BONUS “Aveline.” A familiar voice called out. Aveline turned to see Yvonne standing not far away, smiling at her. Aveline’s guard went up, but she remained polite. “Mrs. Tudor, is there something you need?” Yvonne asked, “Would you like to have a coffee together?” Aveline replied, “I’m sorry, it’s not a good time right now.” She still remembered the previous incident where Yvonne had turned her into a target, causing her to be troubled by Crystal. If Lucas hadn’t shown up suddenly, she would have been labeled as someone who bullied children. Yvonne approached, her eyes gentle as she looked at Aveline. “Aveline, are you still upset with me because of what happened before? It was my fault. I truly didn’t know that child would lie. I promise you, such things will never happen. again.” As the dignified matriarch of the Tudor family, she had shown Aveline enough respect by lowering herself. If it were someone else, they would have been flattered. However, Aveline remained calm. “Mrs. Tudor, why not just get to the point? I’m not one for beating around the bush.” Yvonne smiled. “I like your straightforwardness.” She pointed to the café across the street. “Why don’t we go there?” +15 BONUS Aveline thought for a moment and nodded. She was curious about what Yvonne wanted to discuss. In the private room of the café, Yvonne ordered two cups of coffee. Once the waiter left, she smiled at Aveline and asked, You’ve been married to Lucas for so long. Haven’t you thought about having children? Aveline replied, “We’re still young, there’s no rush.” Yvonne said, “That was true before Lucas regained his memory. But now, his situation is different. He represents the entire Tudor family. If you want to be with him, you need to take certain steps.” Aveline raised an eyebrow. “Like having a child with him sooner?” Yvonne countered, “Don’t you want to be with him? I can see that you love him.” Aveline chuckled softly. “Are you saying you want to help me? Yvonne smiled. “He’s still attached to Sophia because she once saved him. If Sophia stops appearing in front of him, his attention will turn to you. Aveline, having a child will give you leverage, and he won’t easily divorce you.” BIG SALE: 3500 bonus free fou you
Chapter 168 Aveline’s gaze turned icy. “Do you have any proof?” Sophia responded, “He got poisoned after eating the food you prepared. What more evidence do you need?” Aveline retorted, “He bought the ingredients himself. By your logic, could I say he poisoned himself to frame me?” “You!” Sophia’s face darkened. “Miss Young, that’s unreasonable!” Aveline replied, “It’s better than twisting the facts.” The tension between them was palpable. “Enough!” Lucas finally spoke. His handsome, stern face was dark, and his gaze was cold as he looked at Aveline. “Do you not know why I want a divorce? Aveline, I don’t want to be harsh, but you better sign the papers, or else…” “Or else what?” Aveline stared directly at him, the man she once loved and shared a happy life with, her heart full of mockery. “Are you going to kill me?” Her voice was light, like a feather landing on Lucas‘ heart, yet it irritated him for no reason. Wasn’t she the one who wanted a divorce? Why was she saying this now? Lucas‘ tone grew heavier. “What are you unhappy with about the divorce terms? Just tell me.” Aveline’s fingers curled slightly, but her face remained calm as she said, “I won’t divorce you until this matter is resolved. +15 BONUS Lucas‘ frown deepened. Sophia interjected, “Lucas, if Miss Young is so stubborn, maybe we should take legal action.” Aveline stated, “I’ve already called the police. Once the investigation results are out, Lucas, you’ll regret this.” Sophia was stunned, her eyes flickering. Lucas turned to Sophia. “You should go home.” Sophia looked worried. “But…” “It’s fine,” Lucas reassured her with a look. Sophia stood up and left the room. Lucas didn’t look away until she was gone. Aveline felt an urge to slap him. Was he that reluctant to let her go? Did he like her that much? What did that make her? She pulled out a chair and sat down, her clear eyes fixed on him. Lucas frowned. “What are you looking at?” “I’m looking at the man I once loved, realizing what a scumbag he turned out to be,” Aveline said. Lucas‘ face darkened. After a moment, he spoke. “It’s a fact that I got poisoned after eating the food you made.” “And it’s a fact that I didn’t poison you,” Aveline retorted. “Where’s the proof?” Lucas asked. “The police are still investigating,” Aveline replied. Lucas‘ gaze deepened. “Aveline, I believe you this time. Sign the papers, and we’ll divorce.” Aveline let out a cold laugh. “No.” Lucas was speechless. He was about to explode with frustration. What was she thinking? Wasn’t this a good chance to sever ties with him? Why wouldn’t she sign? Why wouldn’t she agree to the divorce? She called him a scumbag and a bastard, so why did she still want to be with him? Aveline looked into his dark, complex eyes, unable to guess what he was thinking. As she watched his face, she suddenly stood up and moved closer. Lucas frowned. “What are you doing?” A bitter smile flashed in Aveline’s eyes. “What? I’m your wife. Can’t I be close to you?” COMMINIS
Chapter 167 Aveline paused for a moment before walking straight past without glancing to the side. Desmond took a deep breath and approached her. “Miss Young.” Aveline stopped. “What is it?” Desmond pulled out a document, a professional smile on his face. “You should sign this. It will be better for both you and Mr. Tudor.” Aveline’s expression darkened as she looked at the document in Desmond’s hand. “What do you mean? Are you going to bring a new one every day as long as I refuse to sign? And target me in the company?” Desmond replied, “That’s how it is, but I didn’t instruct anyone to target you.” He couldn’t let himself be falsely accused. Aveline’s tone was cold. “If it wasn’t you, then it was Lucas. It makes no difference.” Desmond was taken aback. Should he explain that she misunderstood something? He decided against it. Better to inform Lucas first; he wouldn’t want to act on his own and displease him. Desmond handed the document to Aveline. “Miss Young, please sign it.” Aveline took the document. Desmond tensed, fearing she might tear it up again. Instead, Aveline turned and walked away with the document. “Hey, Miss Young?” Desmond was stunned for a moment, then quickly took a few steps to catch up. “Where are you going?” Aveline responded coldly, “Since it’s about the divorce, I should discuss it with him in person.” Desmond hesitated, then asked, “But Mr. Tudor…” Before he could finish, Aveline got into a taxi. Desmond sighed and took out his phone, dialing Lucas‘ number. “Mr. Tudor, Miss Young is on her way to discuss the divorce with you.” There was no response from Lucas; the call was simply disconnected. At the hospital. Aveline arrived outside Lucas‘ hospital room and was immediately stopped by the bodyguards. “I’m here to discuss the divorce with him. Go tell him,” Aveline said coldly, her eyes looking at the bodyguards. The two bodyguards exchanged glances, and one of them went inside. After a moment, he returned and gestured for her to enter. Aveline clenched the divorce agreement in her hand and walked into the room. A nurse passed by her, and as she entered, she saw Sophia sitting by Lucas‘ bedside, gently wiping the corner of his mouth. Lucas didn’t refuse, looking at Sophia with soft eyes. The atmosphere between them was intimate and affectionate. This scene hurt Aveline’s eyes and broke her heart. She spoke, “Am I interrupting? Did I ruin your secre meeting?” Sophia frowned. “Miss Young, why are you being so rude? Lucas and I are just friends.” Lucas looked at Aveline, his deep black eyes darkening. Apologize to Sophia.” Aveline retorted, “Should I curse her first? Otherwise, apologizing just like that feels uncomfortable.” “Aveline!” Lucas‘ voice immediately deepened. Aveline walked over slowly. “You don’t need to shout. I can hear you.” She slapped the divorce agreement onto him. “Lucas, I wanted a divorce so badly before, and you refused. Now you agree?” This morning, when she saw Desmond delivering the divorce. agreement, she wanted to ask him. What was he thinking? Sophia looked at Lucas with concern. “Are you okay?” “I’m fine,” Lucas replied calmly. Sophia turned to Aveline. “Miss Young, Lucas didn’t do anything to wrong you. You poisoned him, and he didn’t pursue it. He’s already been more than fair. Why are you treating him like this?”
Chapter 166 Aveline looked at her coldly. “You touched my things without permission and then made such a fuss about it. Don’t you have any sense of shame?” Zoe’s face darkened. “How dare you insult me?” “If you say another word, it won’t just be an insult,” Aveline replied coldly. Zoe’s face grew uglier, and she immediately went to find the manager. Gwen Scoot, the manager arrived quickly. When she saw what was inside the package, her expression changed. instantly. She turned to Aveline and asked, “Is this yours?” Aveline’s expression remained cold. “What do you mean?” Gwen said, “Why bring such disgusting things to the office? If you don’t want to work, do you expect others to not work as well?” Previously, Gwen wouldn’t have dared to speak to Aveline like this. Not only because she was responsible for Brighton Enterprises‘ projects but also because of the boss‘ ambiguous attitude towards her. Today, however, Gwen received a notification from Desmond himself, instructing her to remove Aveline from the project team. She was shocked! When she politely inquired further, Desmond hung up without a word. +15 BONUS She guessed that Aveline might have fallen out of favor and that the boss had lost interest in her. This change in status explained the Gwen’s new attitude. Aveline frowned. “This package was sent to me by someone else. I didn’t know it contained such things. Besides, she touched my belongings without permission. Why aren’t you addressing that?” Gwen paused and then looked at Zoe. “Why did you touch her things? Don’t you find it inauspicious?” Zoe immediately smiled triumphantly. “Yes, I won’t touch her things again.” Gwen turned to Aveline with a stern expression. “Dispose of such disgusting things immediately. If this happens again, you won’t need to come back!” Aveline clenched her hands. She clearly felt targeted. She glanced at the package on the table, her face turning pale again. She grabbed a nearby bag to cover it, then took it and threw it into the trash can. Returning to her workstation, Aveline’s hands and feet were still cold. Was this package from the same person who sent her that message last time? And was it the same person who tried to harm her before? Before she could think further, someone dumped a pile of documents in front of her. “Take care of these.” Aveline frowned. “These aren’t my job responsibilities.” The person sneered. “Do you have any other work now? Aren’t you part of this office? These tasks are for all of us to do together. Why are you getting special treatment. ” © +15 BONUS The barrage of questions left Aveline speechless. She indeed had no work left to do. Taking a deep breath, she grabbed the documents and started working on them. Once someone started, the floodgates opened, and soon, all the miscellaneous tasks fell on Aveline. Seeing the growing pile of documents and errands on her desk, Aveline’s face turned completely cold. Being abruptly kicked out of the project team, the manager’s attitude change, and everyone’s opportunistic behavior all pointed to one thing: Lucas was behind this. Was he tormenting her like this because she refused to divorce him? Aveline’s heart sank further. She still couldn’t understand why he didn’t trust her and believed she was the one who poisoned him. As the end of the workday approached, Aveline finally finished everything. Just as she stepped out of the company, she saw Desmond standing not far aw
Chapter 165 Aveline found herself isolated at work. She was removed from the project team collaborating with Brighton Enterprises since the project was nearing com, letion and her presence was no longer required. When Aveline was informed of this, she wasn’t surprised. She remained calm, focusing on her daily tasks. However, her colleagues also noticed her isolation, and those who used to curry favor with her began to distance themselves. This newfound solitude actually brought her some peace. Around noon, a deliveryman approached, calling out, “A package for Aveline Young!” Aveline paused. She hadn’t ordered anything, so where was this package coming from? She took it from the deliveryman a small box that rattled lightly when shaken. The sender was anonymous. Hesitant, she decided not to open it immediately. Given her previous experiences of being stalked, dragged into the woods, and receiving bloody photos, she wasn’t about to open an unknown package without caution. Leaving the package on her desk, she headed to the cafeteria for lunch. Before she could finish eating, a colleague rushed over, pale–faced, and said, “Aveline, you need to go back and check your desk right now.” Aveline’s heart skipped a beat. “What happened?” The colleague seemed terrified, unable to articulate clearly, ” 1… I can’t explain. You should see for yourself. It’s really scary!” Frowning, Aveline put down her spoon and hurried back to her office. She found a group of people gathered around or desk, some looking pale, others showing disgust. “What is that?” “How could something like this be here?” “What did Aveline do to deserve receiving such a disgusting thing?” Aveline listened to the surrounding chatter, her expression growing more serious. “Let me through,” she said. At the sound of her voice, the crowd parted, revealing the opened package on her desk. “Aveline, you came just in time. Look at what someone sent you!” “Yeah, it’s disgusting. Did you offend someone, Aveline?” “Aveline, maybe you should take a few days off. If we keep getting things like this at work, how can we even do our jobs? ” Aveline ignored their comments and walked over to the desk. She glanced inside the package, her face turning white. She quickly covered her mouth and rushed to the restroom to vomit. Inside the package was a dismembered cat. Not only dismembered but skinned, with its organs placed beside it in a horrific display of brutality. Aveline vomited until there was nothing left in her stomach, and only then did she feel slightly better. She returned to the office, her voice cold, “Who opened it?” Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke. Zoe sneered. “Ugh, why haven’t you gotten rid of that disgusting thing? Are you trying to disrupt our work?” Aveline took out her phone. “If no one speaks up, I’ll call the police. Opening my package without permission is an invasion of privacy. I’m sure you don’t want to deal with the police.” Her words caused a stir, and everyone looked toward Zoe. Zoe’s face stiffened. “Aveline, is this necessary? So, what if I looked at your package? Why call the police? Did you put that thing in there to scare everyone? Otherwise, why wouldn’t you let us see it?” BIO SALE: 3500 bonus free fou you P