Chapter 144 After leaving the hospital, Lucas called Aveline, but she quickly hung up on him. His brows furrowed. Their relationship had just begun to reach a delicate balance, but Sophia’s sudden crisis had shattered it. Lucas had never felt so agitated before. He tugged at his tie, trying to release the frustration tightening his chest. But it was all in vain. Sitting in his car, he lit a cigarette. The smoke swirled in front of him as he half–closed his eyes, staring ahead. Just then, his phone rang. He quickly grabbed it, expecting it to be Aveline, but it was a message from Maria instead. “I’ve found Darren’s location.” Lucas replied, “Send it over.” Maria texted, “No.” Lucas replied, “What?” Maria teased, “Haha, I’m just rebellious like that.” Lucas texted back, “Then you can spend the rest of your life being rebellious in the Southeast region. Don’t come back “Your life being Maria immediately apologized, “Boss, I’m sorry. I’ll send it to you right away.” Soon, Lucas received Darren’s current location. It was a slum area on the outskirts of the city, far from where he was. He immediately called Brian, asking him to bring a team and +15 BONUS join him. As night fell, the slum was sparsely lit, with only a few scattered lights. Few people ventured out at night. The car stopped at the narrow road’s entrance. Brian led a group of bodyguards out and walked directly inside. The building was dilapidated, with dozens of families living on each floor. Brian and his team approached one of the doors and knocked. “Who’s there?” A man’s voice quickly responded from inside. Brian lowered his voice. “Plumbing repair.” It went quiet inside. The silence lasted for about five minutes, with no one coming to open the door. Brian’s face darkened, and he immediately kicked the door open. The narrow room was clearly empty, but the window opposite the door was open. Brian moved to the window and saw a figure quickly running away in the distance. “Chase him!” Brian ordered in a low voice. Lucas sat quietly in his car at the road’s entrance, waiting. Minutes ticked by, and half an hour later, Brian returned, drenched in sweat. “Mr. Tudor, he got away.” Lucas stared coldly at him. “You had him cornered at home, and he still escaped?” Brian replied dejectedly, “He jumped out the window. He seems very familiar with this area. Our men couldn’t catch up.” “You’re so useless. Maybe you should consider moving to the Southeast region,” Lucas suggested coldly. Brian straightened up immediately. “Mr. Tudor, I will find him as soon as possible!” With that, he turned and left. Lucas’s face grew colder, and a chilling, oppressive aura surrounded him. He glanced at his phone. While waiting, he called Aveline seven or eight times, but she kept hanging up on him Lucas was in a foul mood He started the car and drove straight to the No. 9 Mansion Aators, a frequent visitor hete, walked into a private room with binasstiful woman, laughing and chatting. He turned his bead and saw Lucas sitting on the sofa, shrouded in shadows, and w immediately startled | slides’t jou say anything when you arrived? Aaron glanend at the woman and said, “You should go now. I’ll treat you to dinner another day” Reluctant, the wortsat left. Aaron sat down next to Lucas, noting his gloomy and unpleasant expression. “What’s going on? Did your wife kick you out? Lucas didn’t respond, pouring himself a drink and downing it
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 143 Sophia’s pale face showed a faint smile. “I’m fine, I was just too tired and fell asleep.” Sharon retorted, “Nonsense, who falls asleep on the floor? The gas was on in the house, Sophia. Don’t do anything stupid, okay?” Sophia replied, “Alright, I understand.” At that moment, Lucas walked in, his eyes fixed on Sophia’s pale face, his expression tense. “Lucas, I’m sorry I scared you. I’m really fine. If you have something to do, you should go ahead,” Sophia said, her face showing a gentle understanding. bet Sharon interjected, “What could he possibly be busy with? He was probably thinking about that other woman. Sophia, you shouldn’t have saved him back then. You lost a leg for him, and now you almost died!” “Sharon, stop talking,” Sophia interrupted, then began coughing violently. Lucas stepped forward and handed her a glass of water. Sophia struggled to sit up but accidentally slipped. Lucas frowned as he saw her struggle. Sharon snapped, “What are you waiting for? Help Sophia!” “I can manage…” Sophia said weakly, trying to get up again but slipping once more. Lucas reached out to steady her, supporting her as she leaned weakly against him and drank the water. Seeing this, Sharon quickly took out her phone and snapped a photo. “Lucas, you should divorce that woman and take care of Sophia.” +15 BONUS Lucas‘ voice was cold and indifferent. “It’s not your place to tell me what to do.” Sharon’s face darkened, and she wanted to argue but was intimidated by Lucas‘ cold, handsome face, so she stayed silent. Sophia, having drunk the water, looked a bit better and stopped coughing. “Lucas, don’t blame Sharon. She’s just worried.” Lucas looked at her. “Do you need more water?” Sophia shook her head. “No, thank you.” “You’re welcome.” Lucas placed the glass aside and stood up to leave. Sophia grabbed the hem of his shirt, looking at him with tearful eyes. “Lucas, tell me, you will divorce her, right? What you said before about using her as my shield, was that true?” Lucas frowned. “You’re weak right now. Don’t overthink things.” Sophia’s tears began to fall, her pale, delicate face evoking pity. Lucas, you promised me you would divorce her. Why are you still together after all this time? “If… if you really fell in love with Miss Young, just tell me. I’ll let go. You don’t need to worry about my leg. I’m used to the prosthetic. now; I can live just fine.” Lucas felt a wave of frustration. When he first regained his memory and learned that Sophia had saved him and lost a leg because of it, he felt guilty and wanted to make it up to her. But now… He gently placed her back on the bed, his voice cold. “Sophia, I will compensate you. Just rest well.” With that, he tumed and left. “Hey, you…” Sharon tried to say something. “Sharon, let it be.” Sophia stopped her. As the door closed, Sharon fumed, “What does he mean by this? Is he really not going to divorce that woman? What about you? Sophia turned to look out the window. The sky had completely darkened, reflecting a cold, bleak look in her eyes. looked like she needed to take more drastic measuLTESİ
Chapter 142 Aveline made a simple meal and sat at the dining table, instinctively checking her phone. What’s going on? Lucas hadn’t come up yet? Where did he go? Her mind started to wander. She gripped her phone, staring at it for a while, then remembered what he said earlier. She needed to keep him appeased to get the divorce finalized. Otherwise, she’d remain trapped in this dangerous situation. Taking a deep breath, Aveline dialed Lucas‘ number. After three rings, the call was answered. “When are you coming back?” she asked directly. “You’re so shameless! Lucas loves Sophia, not you. Why do you keep clinging to him? Because of you, they can’t be together, and Sophia has depression!” The angry female voice on the other end wasn’t Lucas. Aveline’s expression turned icy. “Did you eat crap before leaving the house?” Sharon Walsh’s face twisted in anger. “How dare you insult me?” Aveline sneered. “Did I insult you? I was just reminding you to brush your teeth. Even through the phone, your breath stinks. “Also, you should know, it’s not me clinging to Lucas. He’s the one who won’t divorce me. If you can convince him to divorce me, I’d be so grateful to you.” With that, she hung up the phone. What bad luck! She regretted making that call. Aveline sat back down, but just as she was about to eat, she lost her appetite. Sophia had depression. So, Lucas went to see her? Aveline got up and walked to the balcony, looking at the beautiful sunset. She suddenly wished Sophia could convince Lucas to divorce her. She really didn’t want to be part of this strange love triangle anymore. It was pointless. At the hospital. Sharon stared at the disconnected phone, her face twisted with anger. The next second, someone snatched the phone from her hand. “Who allowed you to touch my phone?” Lucas looked at her coldly, then checked the phone and saw the recent call log. Aveline had called him, and Sharon answered. He could easily imagirle what Sharon might have said to Aveline, and his expression darkened even further. Sharon looked at him. “You’re just in time. That shameless woman said you won’t divorce her. Is that true?” +15 BONUS Lucas‘ eyes bore into her. “Watch your words and attitude. Don’t be surprised if one day you get beaten up by someone you don’t know.” Sharon grew even angrier. “Are you threatening to hit me because I insulted her? Lucas, is it true that you don’t want a divorce? How could you be so despicable? If you don’t divorce her, what about Sophia? She lost a leg because of you, and now she has depression. If I hadn’t arrived in time today, she would be dead!” The more Sharon thought about it, the angrier she became. “Lucas, if anything happens to Sophia, I won’t let you off!” Lucas stared at her coldly. “Who do you think you are?” Sharon’s eyes widened in disbelief. “You…” “Sharon…” At that moment, a weak voice came from the hospital room. Sharon shot a furious glare at Lucas before turning and entering the room. “Sophia, you’re finally awake. You have no idea how scared I was when I found you on the floor. How could you be so foolish? How could you think of suicide?” COMMENTS SUPPORT
Chapter 141 At that moment, Laicas suddenly turned his head slightly, causing Aveline’s intended kiss on the corner of his lips to land directly on his mouth. Aveline froze and quickly sat back down, her ears turning red. Lucas‘ eyes darkened as he looked at her. “Is that all?” Aveline responded, “Lucas, don’t push your luck.” But Lucas chuckled softly. “Aveline, you’re the one trying to please me right now. Are you sure you want to talk to me like that?” Aveline’s gaze turned cold as she looked at him. He always used the threat of divorce against her but never followed through. What exactly did he want? Lucas watched her leisurely as if he was certain she would give in. Aveline, however, scoffed and turned her head away, ignoring him. Lucas‘ expression hardened. He stared at her face for a long time before finally starting the car and driving away. The car was filled with a stifling atmosphere, making it hard to breathe. Aveline lowered the car window, but within seconds, it was rolled back up. Aveline’s mouth twitched in irritation. Expressionless, she lowered the window again, only for it to be raised back up by Lucas, who this time locked it in place. Aveline was speechless. Was this man really that childish? When they finally arrived at Maple Garden, Aveline opened the door to get out, only to find the door locked. “Lucas, what exactly do you want?” Aveline asked, trying to stay. calm.. Lucas said nothing, playing with a cigarette in his hand, and closed. his eyes. Aveline looked at his sharp profile, feeling a strong urge to punch him. By now, the sun was setting, and the sky was gradually being. enveloped by the night. The car’s interior was growing darker. Staying in the car wasn’t a solution. That jerk was just waiting for her to give in! And give in she must. She gently took his hand, her voice softening, “Lucas, let’s get out of the car. I’m hungry. Let’s go back and have dinner.” “We?” Lucas widened his eyes at her words. In the dim light, she couldn’t read his expression. “Yes, it’s quite late. You helped me today, so it’s only right to invite you to dinner. Aveline nodded, looking sincere. Lucas‘ tense expression softened a bit. He pressed a button, and the car locks clicked open. +15 BONUS Aveline immediately let go of his hand, opened the door, and got out. Ah… The air outside was so refreshing! Lucas looked at his now–empty hand, frowning in displeasure. When he looked up, he saw Aveline quickly heading towards the apartment building. Heh! Little liar! Lucas was about to get out of the car when his phone rang. He looked at the screen and saw that it was Sophia calling. “Hello, Sophia,” he answered. However, a different woman’s voice came through the phone.” Lucas, where are you? Come to the hospital quickly, Sophia tried to kill herself!” Lucas‘ expression instantly turned tense. He closed the car door and said in a low voice, “I’m on my way.” Aveline entered the elevator and, noticing Lucas wasn’t there, assumed he was parking the car. She didn’t wait for him and went straight upstairs. At her apartment door, she covered the keypad to prevent Lucas. from seeing her new code, then turned around. “You…” There was no one behind her. He hadn’t come up yet. She wondered, “Does it really take that long to park a car?” Aveline pressed her lips together, dismissing it from her mind, and went inside.
Chapter 140 What was she thinking? Was she actually wondering if he cared about her and if he had feelings for her? She must be crazy. Lucas would do anything for Sophia. He helped her today only because he didn’t want her gone so soon, leaving no one to shield Sophia. After all, it would be hard to find another fool like her. Aveline took a deep breath and then pulled her hand away. By this time, they had reached the gates of the estate. Lucas turned back to look at her, his expression unreadable. Aveline said calmly, “Thank you for today.” Then she turned to leave. But Lucas grabbed her wrist, his brow furrowing. “That’s it?” Aveline smiled slightly. “What else?” Lucas‘ lips pressed into a straight line. He pulled her wrist, bringing her close to him. They were so close that their breaths mingled on each other’s faces. Aveline felt uncomfortable with the proximity. Given their current situation, it felt too intimate. She stepped back. “Lucas, what do you want from me? I’m grateful to you, but that’s all.” Lucas’s expression instantly turned cold. “Aveline, why are you ( being so ungrateful?” Aveline looked down slightly. “If we had divorced early on, these things wouldn’t be happening to me.” She raised her eyes to meet his. “Madam Yvonne is dissatisfied with you, so she targets me. Lucas, I’m suffering because of you.” Lucas‘ face darkened further. He had rushed over after seeing her message, only to hear this from her? His enthusiasm was crushed, leaving him feeling completely deflated. As he looked at her overly calm face, Lucas suddenly let out a low laugh. Aveline frowned. “Why are you laughing?” Lucas said, “Aveline, you should say something nice to me. If I’m in a good mood, maybe I’ll finalize the divorce with you tomorrow. But if you keep saying things that upset me, I won’t let you go. And then Alfred will keep coming after you. Next time, without my help, how will you get away unscathed?” “You!” Aveline’s eyes widened slightly, shocked at his shamelessness! Her cheeks flushed with anger as she tried to pull her hand away, but he held on tightly. “Behave yourself!” Lucas wrapped his other arm around her waist and led her towards the car. “If you want to die quickly, just keep struggling and arguing with me.” With those words, Aveline fell silent instantly. She needed to stay calm. They were at the entrance of the Tudor estate, and every move they made might be watched. If they made a scene now, the people targeting him might come after her again, and next time it could be even worse. Aveline pressed her lips together, remaining silent until she was seated in the passenger seat. Her face turned completely cold. Lucas placed one hand on the steering wheel and used the other to grip her chin, forcing her to look at him. “Aveline, did you hear what I said? Say something nice to make me happy or do something that pleases me.” Aveline looked at him without much expression. “If I do, will you divorce me immediately?” Lucas’s eyes darkened. “Maybe.” Aveline’s long lashes fluttered. He might be toying with her, but she was genuinely afraid of facing such dangerous days ahead. She leaned over and kissed the corner of his lips. D
Chapter 139 Lucas‘ eyes were filled with a layer of cold indifference as he glanced at Yvonne. Yvonne felt a sudden weight on her shoulders, an invisible pressure enveloping her. Her eyes flickered, and she said no more. Crystal’s face was grim. “What do you want to do?” Surely, Lucas wasn’t going to make her apologize to Aveline? Was he crazy? What was her status compared to Aveline’s? Did Aveline deserve it? Lucas cast a cold glance at Crystal before turning his gaze to the little boy. “Come here.” Crystal held the boy tightly. “Lucas, what are you going to do? Are you planning to harm a child?” Lucas looked at her coolly. “Do you think I’m like you?” “You!” Crystal’s face turned livid. But she knew that today’s incident was her fault. She couldn’t be too aggressive. She almost wished Lucas would force her to apologize to Aveline, as it would escalate the issue to a conflict between the Tudor and Ross families. That would make things harder to resolve. The little boy, cowering in Crystal’s arms, looked at Lucas in fear, not daring to move. Lucas‘ dark eyes grew colder. “Are you a man? A man takes responsibility for his mistakes.” The boy immediately broke free from Crystal’s embrace and walked toward Lucas. Crystal held her breath, watching Lucas intently, afraid he might. harm her precious grandson. Lucas crouched down and pointed at Aveline beside him. “She didn’t hit you, but you said she did. Were you lying?” The boy nodded timidly. Lucas‘ voice was stern. “When you make a mistake, shouldn’t your apologize?” The boy blinked, tears streaming down his face, but he held back his sobs and looked at Aveline. “I’m… I’m sorry…” Lucas patted his head. “Taking responsibility for your actions is what makes you a man.” The little boy’s chest puffed out unconsciously. Lucas stood up, his presence radiating a cold, chilling aura. He looked at Crystal coolly. “Well–mannered people address issues directly and don’t make baseless accusations. My wife does this very well; she never admits to things she hasn’t done.” With that, he took Aveline’s hand and led her out. This was Lucas indirectly accusing Crystal of being ill–mannered! Crystal was furious! “Yvonne, look at him! How can he treat me like this? I am his senior! Yvonne sighed helplessly. “Mrs. Ross, I’m just a stepmother. What can I say?” Crystal was so angry she couldn’t breathe properly, her face looking extremely unpleasant. The onlookers, who had heard that Lucas had returned after being missing for a year, had not yet interacted with him. Today, they realized how difficult he was to deal with! After all, this was just a small issue caused by a child’s mischief, yet he made such a big deal out of it. He was clearly not someone to be trifled with. Outside the Tudor family villa, the beautiful and intricate scenery of the estate came into view, but Aveline had no time to admire it. Her gaze fell on their intertwined hands, and she pressed her lips together. After their previous unpleasant parting, she thought he wouldn’t care about her anymore. His attitude this time left her quite surprised. He stood up for her. Did this mean he had feelings for her? Realizing what she was thinking, Aveline was momentarily stunned, and her expression turned cold. BIG SALF: 3500 bonus us tree lou you
Chapter 138 As soon as Lucas entered, his gaze landed on Aveline. Seeing the two bodyguards holding her, his expression turned icy. “Let go.” His tone was cold, surrounded by a powerful and chilling aura. The two bodyguards instinctively released her and looked over at Crystal. Crystal, seeing him, immediately said, “Lucas, you’re just in time. This maid not only ignored my words but also hit my grandson. How are we going to resolve this?” Lucas ignored Crystal’s words and went straight to Aveline, his eyes. fixed on her. “Are you okay?” Aveline’s heart trembled slightly. She shook her head. “I’m fine. I didn’t hit him.” “I know,” Lucas said quickly and confidently. At that moment, Aveline’s heart settled. Regardless of their past conflicts, at least for now, he was on her side. Aveline lowered her gaze, suppressing the emotions that surged within her. Crystal’s brows furrowed deeply as she watched this scene. The onlookers were also quite surprised. Wasn’t this woman a maid of the Tudor family? Why was Lucas treating her so kindly? Could they be having an inappropriate relationship? +15 BONUS Lucas’s sharp eyes turned to Crystal, his voice cold. “Mrs. Ross, you’re getting on in years, so you should avoid going out too much. This is my wife, Aveline Young.” Crystal’s face turned pale from shock! The surrounding people collectively gasped. This woman was Lucas‘ wife! Crystal took a deep breath and said, “Even if she is your wife, she still hit my grandson. Does her status mean this matter will be brushed off? Is this how the Tudor family handles things?” Lucas’s narrow eyes fell on the little boy’s face. The boy, hiding behind Crystal, peeked out at them. Meeting Lucas‘ cold gaze, the boy immediately trembled. “Did she hit you?” Lucas asked in a deep voice. The little boy looked like he was about to cry, but Lucas‘ eyes grew colder, and the boy was too scared to cry. Clutching his candy tightly, he moved his lips but didn’t say anything. Lucas said coolly, “Children who lie will see their noses grow long, and none of their friends will like them anymore.” “No!” the boy immediately blurted out. Crystal quickly knelt down. “My dear grandson, don’t be fooled by him. Did she hit you or not?” The boy sobbed, “No.. I don’t like her because she ignored you, so I wanted to shoot her…” Crystal’s expression changed rapidly, flushing red with anger, then. turning pale with shock, and finally darkening with embarrassment. The people around were also stunned by the sudden turn of events.. At this moment, Yvonne spoke up, “So it was a misunderstanding. Children have poor memories and can easily get things wrong. Alright, since it’s a misunderstanding, let’s move on and continue. our tea.” She then turned to Lucas. “Lucas, it’s good you’re back. Your father is waiting for you in the study upstairs. You should go up.” Aveline’s expression turned cold. Earlier, Yvonne hadn’t mentioned her identity and insisted on an apology. Now that the issue was resolved, Yvonne stepped in as a mediator. What if Lucas hadn’t come back? Would Yvonne have just watched as Crystal’s people dragged her out? Crystal’s expression softened a bit as she turned to leave with the boy in her arms. “What’s the rush?” Lucas’s cold voice rang out again. Yvonne’s expression became more serious. “Lucas, what are you planning to do? The Ross family has long
Chapter 137 Aveline directly grabbed Crystal’s wrist, her clear eyes now tinged. with coldness. “I told you, it wasn’t me!” Crystal forcefully shook off her hand. “He’s only seven. Could he lie? Not only are you an ill–mannered maid, but you are also cruel to harm a child!” The little boy cried his heart out. Anyone witnessing this scene would think Aveline had bullied the boy. The people around looked at Aveline with disdain and contempt. Aveline instantly became the target of everyone’s blame. “What happened?” At that moment, Yvonne appeared, looking at everyone with a puzzled expression. Crystal pointed at Aveline. “Is she your maid? When I came in, I asked her to help me with my bag, but she ignored me. Then she hit my grandson. Look at him crying. She must be so cruel to bully a child!” When Yvonne heard this, she seemed surprised by the situation. She frowned and glanced sympathetically at the boy. “Don’t cry, look what I have here. It’s candy.” She took out a lollipop and handed it to the boy. The boy immediately took it. “Thank you, Madam.” “Such a good boy.” Yvonne smiled indulgently and then looked at Aveline. L +15 BONUS “Aveline, he’s just a child. Why argue with him? Apologize, and this will be over, alright?” Yvonne smiled warmly but did not clarify Aveline’s identity, tacitly agreeing with Crystal’s assumption. Aveline looked at her in disbelief. “Madam, I didn’t hit him. He sat on the ground himself.” Yvonne said, “He’s so young. Could he falsely accuse you?” Aveline felt a suffocating sense of oppression enveloping her. She stared at Yvonne. re Yvonne maintained a graceful and kind smile, exuding and nobility, yet she convicted Aveline without understanding the situation. Was Yvonne deliberately trying to embarrass her? But why? Aveline couldn’t understand, but she would never admit to something she didn’t do. “I didn’t do it.” Aveline’s gaze fell on the little boy’s face. “Did I touch you?” Meeting her eyes, the boy shrank back in fear, and he continued to cry. “Waaah, Grandma, she glared at me! She’s so mean!” The heart–wrenching cries echoed throughout the living room! Aveline couldn’t believe her eyes. A seven–year–old boy acting like this? Crystal became even angrier. “You didn’t apologize after hitting him, and now you dare to threaten my grandson in front of me? Madam Tudor, this maid is shameless! Hand her over to me if you +15 BONUS can’t handle her, and I’ll deal with her myself!” Yvonne’s expression grew more serious. “Aveline, apologize, and this will be over. If Mrs. Ross takes you away, things will get complicated.” Aveline’s expression remained cold. Dressed plainly, she stood out from the others, yet there was an air of pride about her. “I didn’t do it.” “Someone, take her away!” Crystal, feeling enraged, called for the bodyguards. The bodyguards stepped forward and grabbed Aveline’s arm. She looked at Yvonne with a puzzled expression. Yvonne frowned. “Aveline, why are you so stubborn? Is it so hard to apologize?” “If she didn’t do it, why should she apologize?” As the tension in the living room mounted, a deep, magnetic voice rang out. Everyone turned to see Lucas‘ tall and imposing figure walking in from the doorway. BIG SALE: 3500 bonus free fou you D COMMENTS ப SUPPORT
Chapter 136 Aveline looked at him calmly, raising an eyebrow. “Not continuing?” Lucas suddenly scoffed coldly and stood up, leaving the room. As she heard the door slam loudly, Aveline let out a deep breath. She was really afraid and didn’t know how she could defend herself if he continued. It was like last night; she had no way to resist But she didn’t want this. He had feelings for Sophia, and she didn’t want to be entangled with him any further. She just hoped to get through this month safely. By then, she would definitely get a divorce! The next day. After work, Aveline was about to leave when someone blocked her path with a smile. “Mrs. Tudor, I’m the butler of the estate. Madam Yvonne asked me to take you to the estate for dinner.” Yvonne? Aveline was puzzled. “Why did Madam Yvonne suddenly invite me?” Did Lucas know about this? The butler smiled and said, “Mr. Lucas hasn’t been back for a while. Mr. Frederick and Madam Yvonne miss him very much, so they wanted to invite you over. Mr. Lucas is still busy, but he will come later. Please come with me first.” Aveline took out her phone. “Please wait a moment.” +15 BONUS But the butler said, “Mrs. Tudor, Madam Yvonne invited you. Please don’t refuse and make it difficult for me.” For some reason, Aveline felt pressured. She couldn’t offend Lucas, let alone the Tudor family. She nodded and got into the car with the butler. Sitting in the car, she sent a message to Lucas. However, there was no immediate reply. She pressed her lips. together, feeling that this visit to the Tudor residence was not a good thing. Her previous experience flashed in her mind. The Tudors didn’t like. her and preferred Sophia. What was the purpose of this invitation? Feeling uneasy, Aveline soon arrived at the Tudor residence. The grand and luxurious estate came into view, but she had no interest in admiring the scenery. Entering the villa, Aveline saw quite a few wealthy ladies in the living room. Instinctively, she turned back, only to find that the butler had already left. She was momentarily stunned. “Hey, that maid over there, come and take my bag.” A middle–aged lady glanced at Aveline. Aveline paused and said, “I’m not a maid.” Crystal Ross, who had been invited for tea, was taken aback to be refused by someone she assumed was a maid. She placed her teacup on the table with a loud clatter. “Where’s the butler? How are the maids trained here? Such a lack of manners!” But the butler didn’t appear; he had seemingly disappeared. Aveline walked directly to a nearby sofa, ignoring Crystal’s words. “So rude!” Crystal insulted her without reservation. Aveline’s brow furrowed, and she pressed her lips together, remaining silent. At that moment, a little boy ran over, looked at Aveline, and suddenly raised his hand. He had a toy gun and pointed it at Aveline’s eyes, pretending to shoot. “I’ll kill you!” Aveline was startled and quickly dodged, instinctively raising her hand to protect herself. Unexpectedly, the boy suddenly sat on the floor and began to cry loudly. His crying drew the attention of the other wealthy ladies. Crystal, seeing her grandson crying, immediately got up and asked, “What happened? Why are you on the floor?” The boy, still crying, pointed at Aveline. “She pushed me, Grandma. She hit me. Waaaa!” Aveline quickly stood up. “I did not.” Crystal looked at her with a fierce expression and raised her hand to slap Aveline.
Chapter 135 “What are you doing? Put me down!” Aveline was shocked. What had gotten into this man again? Lucas quickly walked into the bedroom, tossing her onto the bed. Before she could get up, he leaned over, his heavy body pinning her down, his gaze dark and intense. “What are you doing, Lucas?” Aveline’s chest heaved with anger, her beautiful eyes burning with fury. Lucas looked at her coldly. “Didn’t I tell you to stay away from Russell? What were you thinking today, bringing him here? If I hadn’t happened to show up, what were you planning to do?” Aveline found him completely unreasonable! She struggled fiercely. “Lucas, stop being crazy! Russell and I are friends. What’s wrong with bringing a friend over?” She dared not mention that she was selling the house. If he knew, he might tear her heart apart! This man, when he lost his mind, was capable of anything! Lucas stared at her intensely. Her face had turned a delicate shade of red from her efforts. She wasn’t wearing any makeup, but the blush added a touch of color to her face. However, her lips were a bit pale. With that thought, he suddenly kissed her. He bit and nipped at her lips until they were the color he desired. The kiss was sudden and fierce B 15 BONUS was happening, he had pulled away, watching her lips with interest. Aveline closed her eyes and suddenly stopped struggling, her tone flat. “You come here every day. Doesn’t Miss Winter get mad?” Lucas frowned. “She knows my feelings, so she won’t get mad.” Aveline responded, “Wow, she’s truly understanding, isn’t she?” Lucas snapped, “What do you mean by that sarcastic tone?” Aveline suddenly looked at him seriously. “Lucas, does she really like you?” Lucas’s lips pressed into a tight line. Aveline continued, “I don’t believe a girl who likes a man would -tolerate him entangling with another girl. I suspect Miss Winter doesn’t like you, or she wouldn’t be so calm about this.” Lucas stared straight at her. “So, you like me, which is why you mind Sophia’s presence so much.” Aveline felt the urge to roll her eyes. “Lucas, if you had said that to me a month ago, I would have agreed because I really did like you then. But now, I feel nothing.” Lucas’s expression darkened. “What did you say?” Aveline looked at him calmly. “I said, I don’t like you anymore.” Every disappointment had chipped away at her feelings for him. Once enough disappointments accumulated, she naturally had no feelings left. “Is that so?” Lucas suddenly smiled. “But your body still likes me.” Without waiting for her response, he kissed her again. His fingers quieldy unbuttoned her shirt, his touch finding her smooth, fair skin. Beneath the fully opened collar, her chest bore the ambiguous marks he had left last night. Aveline widened her eyes, but she didn’t struggle. She forced herself to stay calm. “Yes, my body likes you. Even though your character is terrible, your body is still appealing” Laucas’s actions stopped abruptly. is narrow eyes gazed deeply at her. few four you