Chapter 45 +15 BONUS “Ha, how surprising.” Aveline scoffed, her gaze fixed on William’s face. Everyone turned to look at William, their faces full of disbelief. “How could it be you?” “Why did you do this?” “This project is so important to us. Why did you leak the information?” William was speechless. First, there was disbelief, then an uncontrollable anger. The crowd surrounded William, demanding an explanation. William hadn’t expected what he did to be exposed so easily. At that moment, he was speechless. Indeed, with the evidence right there, what else could he say? Outside. Lucas stood tall by the glass, his eyes fixed on Aveline. Seeing her pale face, his brows furrowed.. Desmond, standing nearby, said, “I didn’t expect her to have a camera at her workstation.” Lucas’s lips pressed into a line as he turned to leave. Suddenly, Desmond exclaimed, “Miss Young has fainted!” a Aveline, having resolved a major issue, felt the tension in her body suddenly release. As she relaxed, waves of coldness swept over her. She frowned and tried to get up to pour a cup of warm water, but as soon as she stood, her vision went black, and she collapsed! Everyone gasped and rushed to check on her. Before anyone could reach her, the crowd parted as Lucas pushed through, scooping her up and striding out of the office. Desmond stayed behind to handle the remaining matters. The smell of disinfectant filled the air. Aveline slowly opened her eyes, her head still dizzy, and her body utterly weak. “Drink some water.” Her thoughts were hazy, but suddenly she heard a man’s deep, magnetic voice by her ear. The tone was gentle and warm, unlike the coldness from before. Aveline turned her gaze and saw Lucas standing by the bedside. His handsome face showed a calm, gentle expression, betraying no other emotions. Aveline said, “Lucas, I’ve realized that ever since I met you, I’ve been pretty unlucky.” Lucas‘ handsome face darkened immediately. “You’re not feeling well, you should talk less!” Aveline replied, “See, you’re still being mean to a patient.” Lucas retorted, “Looking at you, you don’t seem like a patient at all. If I were to give you a microphone now, I’m sure you could give a speech to the world.” This man had a really sharp tongue. Aveline, feeling tired, half–closed her eyes. “I’m thirsty.” Lucas leaned down, his arm sliding under her shoulders to help her. sit up. Then he sat at the head of the bed, letting her lean against hist chest. The clean, pleasant scent of him enveloped her, making Aveline feel dazed again. She really liked his scent. In the past, she would always cling to him, asking for hugs and kisses, but now… Aveline tried to sit up straight. “I can manage on my own. If Miss Winter sees this, what if she misunderstands you?” Lucas‘ eyebrows knitted together. “Aveline, I should just poison you mute.” Even with a fever, her throat didn’t hurt? How could she still talk so much? Aveline kept quiet. Lucas picked up the water cup and brought it to her lips, but she pressed her pale lips tightly together. “Didn’t you say you were thirsty?” Aveline replied, “I’m afraid you’ll poison me.” Lucas was speechless. The atmosphere in the ward suddenly became tense. After a long moment, Aveline leaned forward and took a sip. “Oh, no poison.” She clearly felt the man behind her turn colder and could almost picture his darkened expression, and a trace of amusement flickered in her eyes. BIG SALE: 3500 … Read More “Divorced 45” »
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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 44 Everyone was stunned and turned to see Aveline walk in. Her face. was pale, but her eyes were cold as she looked around the room. ” It’s one thing to badmouth me behind my back when I can’t hear, but if I catch you, shouldn’t you apologize?” She made a point of looking at the people who had just insulted her. Their eyes darted around nervously, and a male colleague stood up and said, “Why should we apologize to you? The project information you were responsible for leaked, and no one else touched your desk. We have every reason to suspect it was you!” Aveline looked at him coldly. “So, you admit it’s just a suspicion, not concrete evidence, right?” The male colleague stammered, looking embarrassed. Aveline continued, “No apology? You’ve got no shame!” Her words provoked them immediately. “Miss Young, you made a mistake. Why should we apologize?” “Exactly, we didn’t do anything wrong!” “Since you said it wasn’t you, then show us that you took care of the matter.” “Smack!” Aveline slammed the file folder onto the table. “I regained the partnership with Brighton Enterprises. Is that enough?” Everyone froze at her words. “She got the partnership back?” “Did she really? How did she do it?” +15 BONUS The people who had been shouting earlier were stunned. The male colleague picked up the contract and checked it, confirming it was indeed the partnership with Brighton Enterprises. His face turned red. “Sorry, I was too hasty earlier.” Though embarrassed, he apologized to Aveline. Aveline smiled. “It’s alright, I don’t hold grudges. Let’s move on.” The others also apologized to Aveline, and she responded to each of them in the same way. At that moment, William returned, his face beaming with joy. “Miss Young, I heard everything! You’re amazing, getting the Brighton partnership back. Our performance is definitely secure now!” Aveline smiled lightly. “While that’s resolved, there’s still one more issue to deal with.” William looked puzzled. “What issue?” Aveline’s smile vanished. “Naturally, we need to find the person who leaked the information. Such a cancer can’t be left untreated. Are we planning to keep the mole until the following year?” William nodded. “You’re right, but we have no idea who leaked it.” Aveline said, “I have a way to find out.” Everyone immediately looked at her, waiting for her next move. Aveline walked to her workstation, where a row of cute cat figurines was lined up in front of her computer, usually unnoticed. At this moment, she picked up an orange cat and connected it to her computer with a data cable. +15 BONUS “I’m a cautious person. Whether it’s at home or at my workstation, even if it’s just a small area, I install a surveillance camera to prevent unexpected situations. It turned out to be useful this time.” She worked on her computer until a surveillance video appeared on the screen. She scrolled through it and finally paused at a specific moment on the third day of her hospital stay. Someone was at her workstation. In the video, the surrounding area was dark, clearly after work hours. The person sat down, looked around for a while, and then turned on her computer. While waiting for it to boot up, the person picked up her cat figurine and played with it, revealing his face clearly. COMMENTS
Chapter 43 Aveline wasn’t concerned about when Lucas was there to give her the coat; she immediately ran towards Henry. “Mr. Brighton, I’m sorry, just give me one minute. After that, your can decide if you want to hear more.” Henry looked at the girl standing in front of him, feeling she seemed familiar. Seeing her face pale from the cold, he finally stopped. “Alright, one minute.” However, he wasn’t overly kind, so he lifted his wristwatch and started timing. Aveline took a deep breath and began explaining her ideas and thoughts. Time passed slowly… At some point, Henry stopped checking his watch and watched Aveline with interest instead. When she finally stopped, she smiled apologetically. “Sorry, I got a bit carried away and went over time…” Ten minutes had passed. She had only covered the key points; explaining the entire plan and concept would take a whole morning. Henry nodded approvingly. “Your ideas are indeed impressive.” Aveline bowed to him. “Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I hope you’ll reconsider the partnership. After all, something genuine is always better than something stolen.” “Hahaha!” Henry laughed heartily. “Well said. I like your personality. You’re very talented. Have you ever thought about working with us?” Aveline was stunned. “Mr. Brighton, if I leave now, I’ll be blamed for everything. I don’t want to bring that stigma to your company.” Henry nodded. “Good thinking. Go back and wait for my response.” Aveline nodded. “Alright, I won’t take up any more of your time. Enjoy the sunrise.” She turned and left, exhaling deeply. This hurdle, if nothing unexpected happened, should be cleared. Aveline wrapped Lucas’s coat tighter around herself, shivering as the cold finally hit her. After breakfast, the cruise ship would return to port. Aveline looked at the coat in her hands, her eyes filled with bitterness and her face pale. She slowly sipped her hot water. It was getting harder for her to understand Lucas. When the ship docked, Aveline left immediately, not even bothering to claim her pay. She just wanted to get back to the company and wait for Henry’s response. As soon as Aveline returned, the receptionist called out to her. Aveline walked over and asked, “What’s up?” The receptionist said, “You have a call.” Aveline picked up the phone, “Hello, this is Aveline Young.” “I’m Mr. Brighton’s assistant. Are you free at the moment? I’d like to discuss the collaboration.” Aveline’s eyes lit up. “Yes, I’m free!” She hung up the phone, grabbed the contract, and headed straight to Brighton Enterprises. +15 BONUS The collaboration was successfully finalized, lifting a weight off Aveline’s mind. When she returned to the company and stood in front of the elevator, a cold glint appeared in her beautiful eyes. It had been three days, and Aveline still hadn’t provided a good solution. She hadn’t even shown up for three days straight. The project team was in a panic. Someone said, “Do you think Miss Young might have run away?” “She’s really despicable! She stole so many days of our hard work. Who knows how much the other side paid her? How can she spend that money without feeling guilty?” “Whether I feel guilty or not is another matter. But accusing me. without evidence and even insulting me is quite unreasonable, don’t you think?” As soon as the person finished speaking, Aveline’s voice, tinged with coldness, rang out. BIG SALE: 3000 bonus free fou you
Chapter 42 Lucas‘ dark eyes stared intently at their backs, a chilling aura growing around him, making others afraid to approach. “Lucas.” Sophia walked over, her face filled with concern as she looked at him. “Are you alright?” She frowned. “What does Miss Young mean by this? Although you’re about to divorce, she is still your wife. How could she show you no respect at all? Walking away with Mr. Skyler, it’s outrageous.” Lucas withdrew his gaze indifferently and said calmly, “I have something to attend to, I’ll be leaving first.” Without looking at Sophia’s expression, he turned and walked away in another direction. Sophia’s expression froze slightly. She felt a sense of crisis. Aveline clearly had a special place in Lucas’s heart. How could this be? She had worked so hard to get where she was today, even losing a leg in the process. She absolutely couldn’t let anyone take her place! On the other side, Aveline looked at Russell. “Mr. Skyler, I’ll treat you to a meal another day, but I have something important to do now, so I can’t accompany you.” Russell replied, “You don’t have my number. How will you treat me to a meal? Is it just an empty promise?” +15 BONUS Aveline asked, “Do you have a pen?” Russell took a fountain pen out of his suit pocket and handed it to her. Aveline unscrewed the pen cap, looked around, and finally said, Excuse me,” before writing her phone number directly on his shirt. “Call this number when the time comes.” Aveline handed the pen. back to him and added, “You can also bring this shirt to me for washing then.” Russell was momentarily stunned by her actions. When she leaned in to write her number on his shirt, a faint fragrance from her reached him, making him feel a bit uneasy. No woman had ever dared to get this close to him before. Ha! This Aveline seemed to be breaking many of his firsts. He took the pen, and Aveline turned and walked away without hesitation. She had to find Henry! That was her goal for tonight; as for chatting with the young man, that could wait. She went straight in the direction Henry had left. When she reached. the entrance, she was stopped, as entry was by invitation only. Aveline had no choice but to wait at the door. Time passed bit by bit, the night growing deeper, and the starry sky over the sea was undoubtedly beautiful, with twinkling stars that inspired awe. +15 BONUS As the number of people on the deck dwindled, Aveline dared not leave, fearing she might miss this opportunity if she left. Eventually, she curled up in a corner, constantly watching the entrance. The night wind on the sea was very cold, and Aveline shivered, hugging herself tightly. Her head felt heavy, and she kept nodding off while squatting in the corner. Half asleep and half awake, a familiar–scented coat fell on her. She instinctively grabbed the coat and wrapped herself a bit more tightly. The scent around her nose made her feel very at ease. It was Lu’s coat. When the daylight broke, Aveline opened her eyes and realized she had fallen asleep in the corner! She stood up, supporting herself against the wall, the warmth of the coat making her pause. Looking down, she saw it was a man’s suit jacket. It was Lucas‘ coat; she had seen him wearing it last night. She clutched the coat, deep in thought. At that moment, she heard some noises in the distance. A few people were coming out, heading towards the deck. Among them was Henry. OSALE 3000 bonus free fou you
Chapter 41 When the servers saw that Aveline still hadn’t shown them an invitation, they stepped forward to drag her away. Just then, someone s and pulled Aveline behind him. “Mr. Skyler.” the servers immediately became respectful upon seeing the newcomer. Russell looked at them coolly. “What were you planning to do to my guest, hmm?” The servers were horrified. “I’m sorry, Mr. Skyler. We didn’t know this lady was with you.” Russell’s tone turned icy. “Get out of my sight, and don’t let me see you on this yacht again!” The two servers hurried away, silently cursing whoever told them there was an uninvited guest. They had gotten scolded for nothing! Russell turned to see Aveline looking a bit dazed. He smiled. “What a coincidence, we meet again.” Aveline thought to herself that on a yacht this size, it wasn’t that surprising to run into someone again. But he had just helped her out, so she smiled slightly. “Thank you.” Russell’s charmingly mischievous face lit up with a teasing smile. Despite his suit, he still exuded a roguish charm. “Is a verbal thank you all I get? If it weren’t for me, you might have been thrown into the sea to feed the sharks.” As he said the last few words, he leaned in closer, his tone chilling. Aveline instinctively took a step back. “Sir…” But before she could finish, someone grabbed her wrist with a grip so strong it felt like her bones might break. 1/3 +15 BONUS “Ow!” Aveline gasped and turned to face Lucas‘ stern face. “What are you doing?” Aveline asked in a low voice. Her heart ached uncontrollably as she remembered how he stood close by with Sophia, watching her being questioned in public. “Weren’t you indifferent to how I was treated a moment ago? Now why are you here? To make yourself known?” Aveline cursed him in her thought. Lucas ignored her and looked at Russell. “Mr. Skyler, if you have business with my wife, you can discuss it with me directly.” Russell narrowed his eyes, the teasing smile on his lips deepening.” But I just said she’s my date.” Lucas‘ voice was cold and detached. “She hasn’t agreed to be your date.” “Is that so?” Russell raised an eyebrow and turned to Aveline. “Miss Young, what do you think?” Lucas‘ gaze also fell on her, and his grip on her wrist tightened slightly. Her choice had always been him! It had always been this way, and he believed today would be no different. However, Aveline forcefully pulled her hand away and walked to Russell’s side. “Yes, I am this gentleman’s date.” Lucas‘ expression instantly turned cold, and an invisible pressure filled the air around him, making the atmosphere heavy and tense. Aveline straightened up, realizing that Lucas was angry. But so what? Russell had helped her out, and she couldn’t let him down. As for Lucas… Ha! Who cares about him? 23 Tunelli gave a charming unile: “Was Young, my summame is Nigler. Runwell skyler Cow’s y calling the win War son to have same home How bout we de Bamalta (** kotine amified warmily he migh Rosell said, “Batte gen Ther firený uven thens ans quite grant. Siris arm to love chosen, Bot i domemor was so fry Baden indle for youte.
Chapter 40 Russell looked at her in surprise, thinking she was completely different from how she acted at the bar that night, drinking like crazy and unstoppable. “It’s fine,” Russell said, glancing at his clothes before adding, ” Was–this also an accident?” Aveline felt even more embarrassed. “This really was an accident. How about you give me your jacket, and I’ll clean it for you?” Russell chuckled. “Here? Now?” Aveline frowned. “I’m Aveline Young from DK Group’s Cloudflare City branch. You can send the jacket to my office, and I’ll have it cleaned and returned to you.” Her sense of boundaries and distance was well executed. “Aveline…” Russell silently repeated her name, then said, ” Alright, I’ll remember you.” With that, he turned and walked away. Aveline sighed in relief. Thankfully, he didn’t pursue the matter. She really didn’t want any more trouble. On the second floor, near the railing, Sophia watched below with a look of surprise. Aveline was here too? How did she get in? Seeing that Aveline was alone and dressed plainly without any jewelry, Sophia narrowed her eyes. BONUS She guessed that Aveline probably didn’t have an invitation. At such an event, anyone caught sneaking in would be thrown into the sea. Ha! Aveline resumed her search for Henry. Finally, on another deck, she spotted him chatting happily with a group of people. Surrounded by many, she couldn’t approach him directly. So, she stood at a distance, quietly waiting for an opportunity. The night grew darker, the sea beyond the railing a pitch–black expanse with the faint sound of waves gently brushing against the yacht. At that moment, Henry moved, walking with a few others towards the opposite side of the deck. He was leaving! Aveline’s heart tightened, and she immediately followed him. “Mr. Brighton, hello. I’m Aveline Young from DK Group’s Cloudflare City branch and the lead on the Shenton project. I’d like to discuss the design concepts and ideas for the Shenton project with you. I believe no one understands them better than I do!” She blocked Henry’s path, saying all this in one breath, then waited for his response. The smile on Henry’s face faded slightly. “But I’ve already received better design plans. I’m not interested in yours.” Aveline replied, “What you received is my design plan…” Henry Brighton cut her off, “That’s your issue. Please don’t waste my time.” At the same time, two servers approached. “Do you have an invitation?” Aveline’s expression froze. Henry walked away. Instinctively, she wanted to follow, but the servers blocked her. “Stop. Please show your invitation.” Their voices were loud, drawing the attention of those around them. “I…” Aveline began to speak, but then she saw two people not far away. Lucas and Sophia. They stood together like a perfect couple–Lucas tall and handsome, Sophia gentle and graceful. Aveline suddenly felt deeply embarrassed, like a joke being scrutinized by everyone, and Lucas happened to see it. Would he mock her for overestimating herself? Aveline’s fingers clenched tightly. The server’s tone grew more aggressive, “Please show your invitation. If you can’t, we’ll have to throw you into the sea as per the rules!” Not far away, Lucas downed his champagne in one gulp and started walking towards Aveline.
Chapter 39 Aveline texted, “Selena, can you find out Brighton Enterprises‘ CEO’s schedule?” Selena replied, “I’ll try!” Aveline turned off her phone and waited quietly. In the CEO’s office, Desmond explained the situation to Lucas and then asked, “Mr. Tudor, should we arrange a meeting with Brighton Enterprises?” Lucas replied, “No need.” Desmond was taken aback. “But if this isn’t handled well, Miss Young might lose her job.” Since the incident happened under her watch, if she couldn’t manage it and find the leaker, she would take the fall. Getting fired would be the least of her worries. If rumors spread that she leaked company secrets, she wouldn’t be able to work in the industry anymore. Lucas looked at the documents on his desk, his expression calm and distant. “She can handle it.” His tone was confident as if he knew her very well. And he did. With her personality, she wouldn’t take the blame quietly. Desmond looked at him, feeling conflicted. They were about to divorce, yet Lucas still seemed so proud of her. +15 BONUS Around noon, Selena messaged Aveline. Selena texted, “I found it! In two days, the Skyler family’s precious princess is hosting a birthday party and has invited all the elites of Cloudflare City, including Brighton Enterprises‘ boss. “I’ll send you the time and place, but babe, I can’t get you an invitation.” Aveline replied, “Knowing this is enough. I’ll treat you to dinner another day!” Selena texted back, “Great, I want spicy chicken!” Aveline replied, “No problem!” The Skyler family’s heiress, Jennifer Skyler, was hosting her birthday party on a yacht. Aveline started monitoring the event early and found out they were hiring part–time servers. She signed up immediately. After two days of training, the yacht party began that evening. Aveline took her bag and went to the changing room to change. After most people had arrived, she went back to the changing room and took out the evening gown she had prepared earlier. She was there just to find someone, so she kept it simple. With light makeup and a black evening gown that was understated yet elegant, she finished her look with a touch of lipstick and stepped out. By this time, the yacht was sailing into the middle of the sea. The eight–deck yacht was brightly lit, and the deck was filled with elegantly dressed guests, mingling and enjoying the event. +15 BONUS Aveline took a glass of champagne from a waiter and began searching for Brighton Enterprises‘ CEO, Henry Brighton. However, the yacht was enormous, and she found herself wandering around the deck like a headless chicken. She couldn’t afford to miss this opportunity, but where was he? As she looked around, she suddenly bumped into someone. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry…” Aveline quickly apologized. When she turned to see who she had bumped into, the person looked somewhat familiar. The man in front of her had neatly styled gray hair and a casual, roguish smile. His black suit was slightly unbuttoned at the collar, giving him a carefree, charming look. Russell recognized Aveline and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. Seeing the confusion in her eyes, he chuckled. “What? You don’t remember me?” Aveline hesitated. “Have we met?” Russell replied, “That night, you took my earpiece and insisted we drink together…” Aveline suddenly remembered, her face showing a bit of embarrassment. “I’m really sorry about that. I drank too much and didn’t mean to offend you.
Chapter 38 Aveline hung up the phone and turned to Lucas. “I need to go. back to the office.” Lucas’s expression was cold. “No, we’ll file for divorce first.” Aveline felt a pang in her chest but responded, “I can divorce you anytime, but I can’t lose my job. You know I rely on this job to make a living.” Lucas‘ dark eyes stared at her for a long moment before he finally said, “Go to the office.” The driver immediately changed direction. As soon as they got out of the car, Aveline hurried towards the elevator. She got in just as it arrived and pressed the close button without waiting for Lucas. But just before the doors closed, a hand reached in, triggering the sensors to reopen the doors. Aveline sighed. Couldn’t he have taken the other elevator? Lucas’s tall figure entered, making the elevator feel even smaller. Aveline stood in the corner, opening the project files on her phone to review all the details and ensure she was prepared to discuss them with her manager. When the elevator doors opened, Aveline walked out without looking back. Lucas watched her slender figure disappear, some of the darkness in his eyes fading. As soon as Aveline entered the office, she noticed the unusual atmosphere. Everyone looked serious, and William was pacing +18 BONUS back and forth, looking extremely stressed. “Mr. Foster, what’s going on?” Aveline asked. Seeing her, the manager immediately said, “The design plans for the Shenton project were leaked. Someone used them to negotiate with Brighton Enterprises first. “Brighton Enterprises just called me to say they’re reconsidering the collaboration. Miss Young, you were in charge of the Shenton project. During this time, did you ever take any materials out of the office?” Aveline’s expression turned serious. “Mr. Foster, are you accusing me of leaking the plans?” William replied, “I just checked with everyone else, and they have no suspicions. But you’ve been coming in early and leaving late, and you’ve even missed a few days of work. Miss Young, I know you’re capable, but it’s hard not to suspect you.” Aveline responded, “I was in the hospital for a work injury. Are you counting that against me too?” At that moment, a woman’s voice interrupted, “Isn’t it easy to do something like this while you’re in the hospital?” The woman was Zoe Fox, who had previously competed with Aveline for the Shenton project, which Aveline ultimately secured. Aveline replied, “Did you see me leaking the plans?” Zoe paused. “Of course not.” “Then why are you talking nonsense?” Aveline retorted. Zoe’s expression darkened. +15 BONUS William waved his hand. “Now is not the time for arguments. The most important thing right now is to salvage our collaboration with Brighton Enterprises. You all know what this deal means. If we succeed, it will be a significant achievement for our company, and promotions and raises will surely follow!” He then turned to Aveline. “Miss Young, you are the main person responsible for this project. What do you think?” Aveline lowered her gaze and, after a moment of contemplation, said, “I will work to recover the losses and get Brighton Enterprises to collaborate with us again.” Zoe scoffed. “You’re so full of yourself.” Aveline looked at her, her clear eyes filled with coldness. Zoe muttered a curse and walked away. William said, “Alright, we’re counting on you. Everyone else, stay focused and don’t neglect your tasks.” Aveline returned to her desk, stared at her computer in deep thought for a while, then took out her phone to send a message to Selena. D COMMENTS
Chapter 37 “Let’s go,” Lucas said as he stood up, blocking her view. Aveline looked at him. “Huh?” Lucas looked down at her. “Aren’t we going to the lawyer’s office? Aveline lowered her eyes and didn’t say anything. She got up and followed him out of the Tudor residence. As she glanced back at the expansive and luxurious villa, she couldn’t help but say, “What a shame, I won’t be able to come here anymore.” She did like this place. “You can still come,” Lucas suddenly said. Aveline looked at him, meeting his dark, intense eyes. She smiled and replied, “No thanks. It would be awkward if I ran into you and Miss Winter getting cozy. Lucas’s brow furrowed, and his demeanor grew colder. He stopped looking at her and got into the car. Aveline took the front passenger seat, but the driver didn’t start the car. She blinked in confusion. “What’s the hold–up? Let’s go.” The driver was sweating nervously. “Could you please sit in the back?” Aveline turned to look at Lucas. Sure enough, he looked even more displeased than before. She found it amusing. “You told me +15 BONUS to sit in the front before, and now you don’t want me to. Why are you so fickle after regaining your memory?” Lucas just stared at her coldly. Without his command, the driver didn’t dare to start the car. Aveline rolled her eyes and moved to the back seat. “You’re really hard to please. Good thing we’re getting divorced.” Otherwise, living with him would be such a headache. Her words made the car’s atmosphere even more tense. The driver glanced nervously in the rearview mirror before finally starting the car. Aveline took out her phone and noticed it was off. When she turned it on, countless messages flooded in, taking a while to stop. Most of the messages were from Selena, so she called her right away. “Ave, where are you? Are you safe? If you’ve been kidnapped, just cough once, and I’ll call the police!” Selena’s anxious voice came through. Aveline couldn’t help but laugh. “I’m not some important person. Who would kidnap me? I’m fine. I called to let you know so you wouldn’t worry.” Selena sighed in relief. “Thank goodness you’re okay. I would’ve hated myself if anything happened to you.” Aveline asked, “Why do you say that?” Selena replied, “I couldn’t stop that jerk from taking you. If it weren’t for him, you’d be off having fun with some cute guy by +15 BONUS now!” Hearing this, Aveline’s eyelashes fluttered, and she glanced at the man beside her. Lucas had his eyes closed, his profile sharp and defined, exuding a tense aura Covering the phone with her hand, she whispered, “Yeah, he really messed things up.” As soon as she said that, a cold gaze fell on her. Aveline cleared her throat. “Alright, there’s nothing to worry about, I’ll hang up now.” “Okay.” After ending the call, she turned to Lucas. “What are you staring at?” Lucas’s deep, dark eyes were unreadable, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking. At that moment, Aveline’s phone rang again. She picked it up and saw it was her department manager, William Foster, calling. Hello, Mr. Foster.” “Aveline, where are you? Get back here right away. There’s a problem with the project you’re in charge of!” Aveline’s expression immediately turned serious. “What happened?” William replied, “I can’t explain over the phone. You need to come back now.”
Chapter 36 Aveline tried to get up, but he pulled her back down. “What are you–mmph…” Before she could finish, his fierce kiss silenced her. Aveline tried to push him away, but he grabbed her hands and pinned them. above her head. The kiss grew more intense, spreading to her neck, her collarbone… Their breathing became erratic. Staring at the intricate ceiling, Aveline’s eyes filled with tears. Lucas, I’m not your tool for venting your emotions. If you still appreciate that I saved you once, please let me go.” Please stop this. It was really painful for her. He was supposed to take responsibility for another woman, yet he kept entangling with her over and over. What was the point? Wasn’t he the one who wanted a divorce? Couldn’t he be decisive about it? Lucas‘ breath on her collarbone grew heavier, but finally, he let her go and got out of bed, heading to the bathroom. Aveline slowly lowered her hands, closed her eyes, and exhaled a deep breath, feeling a wave of disappointment wash over her. She wished he would say they wouldn’t get divorced and that they could continue… Ha! How foolish. When Lucas came out, Aveline had already composed herself. 1/3 +15 BONUS “Let’s go to the lawyer’s office now,” she said. Lucas’s expression turned colder. “Let’s eat first.” Aveline started to protest, “No,” but her stomach betrayed her with a loud growl. Her eyes flickered with embarrassment. “Fine,” she mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper. For some inexplicable reason, the frustration in Lucas‘ heart eased a bit. He left the bedroom without a word. Aveline sighed in resignation and followed him. When she opened the door, a servant stood nearby, handing her a bag. Hello, these are the toiletries Mr. Lucas prepared for you.” “Oh, thank you.” Aveline took the bag and went back inside to freshen up. When she emerged from the bedroom, she realized she was in a villa. The bedroom was on the second floor, with a view of the living room from the railing. The whole villa had a cold, monochromatic color scheme of black, white, and gray. The servants moved about efficiently and silently. Aveline descended the stairs and saw Lucas in the dining room. She walked over and sat down without a word, starting to eat. A fork holding a piece of bacon strip appeared in front of her, placing it on her plate. “You like bacon,” Lucas said in a deep, magnetic voice. Aveline stared at the bacon for a moment before returning it to his plate. “I don’t like it anymore. 15 BONUS Lucas frowned. “Why don’t you like it anymore?” Aveline replied, “I just don’t. Do I need a reason? Do I have to wait until it says it wants to be with someone else before I stop liking it?” Lucas was speechless. Aveline drank her milk and ate her fried egg. She wiped her mouth with a napkin and looked at him, about to say something when she noticed some items in a nearby cabinet. Why did they look so familiar? They seemed like things she had thrown away. Aveline pointed at the items and asked, “Did you pick up the things I threw away?” The air around them grew noticeably colder. Lucas‘ tone turned even icier. “Those are things I bought. What does it have to do with you? Do you really think I would pick up what you discarded and keep it?” Aveline blinked. Weren’t those the things she threw away? Why did they look so much like them?