Chapter 25 Bastard! This big bastard! Aveline’s body went limp, but she still struggled. Helping Sophia during the day and then coming to her at night. What was this about? Couldn’t Sophia satisfy him? Sweat beaded on Lucas’s forehead as he kept her pinned beneath him, his movements forceful and intense. “Ave, be good, or it will be unpleasant for both of us.” Aveline’s eyes were red. “Get out! Get out!” She pounded on him. “Don’t you have someone to take care of? Go find her! Go!” Lucas didn’t want to hear another word and kissed her again. In the room, muffled cries intertwined and gradually shattered as the temperature rose. The struggle continued. Late into the night, everything fell silent. Aveline lay with her back to him. “Add another two million to the divorce settlement.” Lucas’s breath grew heavier, but he didn’t say anything. Aveline closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling. The closer she got to him, the more it hurt. The pain was cold and piercing, making her curl up involuntarily. Just then, a strong arm wrapped around her waist. Aveline stiffened. “What are you doing?” Lucas said, “I feel like I’m losing out.” So what? Was he going to continue? Aveline gritted her teeth. “Lucas, If I had known you were this awful, I wouldn’t have taken you in even If you were starving on the street.” As soon as she finished speaking, she cried out in pain. This man was he a beast? He actually bit her shoulder! She struggled, but the next second, she felt a wetness where he had bitten her–he was gently soothing the spot. “You can’t undo the past,” he said with a steady voice. There were no what–ifs. Aveline was furious. “So, please, let me go. I’ve already agreed to the divorce. What are you trying to do now?” She let out a cold laugh. “Lucas, don’t tell me you want to take responsibility for Sophia and still not divorce me?” Lucas replied, “Go to sleep.” Aveline, however, was no longer sleepy. She turned over and looked at his face in the darkness. “Answer me!” Lucas’s deep voice came softly, “It seems you’re not tired yet.” Aveline was speechless. Damn him! +15 BONUS She cursed him silently but didn’t dare to act out anymore. Lucas really could be ruthless, and she was afraid she wouldn’t get any sleep tonight. Soon, the sound of steady breathing came from beside her. Lucas turned his gaze to her. In the darkness, he couldn’t see her face clearly, but he knew her features were relaxed and soft, tinged with a bit of tranquility. In the past, she would snuggle in his arms and sleep soundly. But now, his arms were empty. After a long while, the faint sound of the bedcovers rustling came. Lucas pulled the soft woman into his arms. In that instant, his unsettled heart seemed to find its place again. The next day. Aveline woke up in Lucas’s arms. For a moment, she felt disoriented, as if none of those things had ever happened, and he was still her Lu. He was still asleep, his handsome face deep and captivating, with long eyelashes. She used to marvel at how his eyelashes, for a man, were longer than a girl’s. Aveline instinctively reached out to touch him, but suddenly, her wrist was grabbed, and Lucas’s eyes snapped open. He flipped over, pinning her beneath him. “Ave, good morning.” Aveline didn’t struggle; she just looked at him calmly. Lucas slowly leaned in, but just as his lips were about to touch. hers, she said, “What if we don’t get divorced?”
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 24 “Six million and the house, don’t you want them anymore?” Lucas looked at her with an emotion in his eyes that Aveline couldn’t decipher. Aveline clenched her fists, staring at him, and suddenly felt deflated. She did want them. With money and a house, she wouldn’t have to work anymore. She could leave this city, go far away, and make sure he could never find her. Oh… how naive of her. As if he would ever look for her. Keeping a cold face, she found the first aid kit, sat down beside him, opened it, and began disinfecting his wound. “It hurts,” he said softly. His deep, magnetic voice, slightly hoarse, carried his unique roughness, making it a real temptation to Aveline. Her breathing became slightly erratic, and instead of being gentle, her movements became more forceful. This time, Lucas didn’t say anything. He just watched her quietly. Her expression was indifferent, her delicate features stunningly beautiful. Though she usually didn’t wear makeup, she had a touch of purity about her. Two completely different temperaments blended well within her. “It’s done.” Her cold voice broke his thoughts, As Aveline packed up the first aid kit, she said, Mr. Tudor, please keep your word. I want to see the check and the deed by tomorrow morning. Then I’ll go with you to file a divorce. She closed the first aid kit with a snap and turned to look at him. “If you were to back out, then we wouldn’t get divorced. We can just drag this out. It won’t be my loss anyway.” With that, she picked up the first aid kit, put it away, and went straight into the bedroom. Lucas stared at the beautiful bow on his arm, his eyes darkening. After taking a shower, Aveline wore only a camisole nightdress. She planned to have a glass of water before going to bed, assuming he had left. But when she opened the door, she saw him still sitting on the sofa in the same position, unmoving. He was staring at his injured arm, lost in thought. Aveline paused for a moment before casually walking towards the water dispenser. With her back to him, she couldn’t see his expression. After drinking half a glass of water and just setting the cup down, a strong arm encircled her waist. Startled, Aveline immediately began to struggle. “Lucas, what are you doing? Let go of me!” Soft kisses fell on her shoulder and neck, his hot breath caressing her delicate skin, causing her to shiver. In their half–year of marriage, she knew how to provoke his +15 BONUS nerves, and he knew how to do the same. After just a few teasing touches, Aveline’s face turned red. He turned her around, his dominant presence overwhelming as he kissed her lips. Smack! Aveline suddenly raised her hand and slapped him across the face. “Lucas, you bastard!” Her eyes reddened at the corners. “We’re getting divorced. What do you think you’re doing?” Lucas pressed his tongue against his cheek, his eyes fixed on her. “But we’re not divorced yet. And this is the second time you’ve slapped me.” Aveline trembled with anger. “What? Are you going to hit me back?” Lucas suddenly grabbed her wrist. “I can’t just let it go unpunished.” Before she could react, his domineering kiss descended, seizing her breath and locking her firmly in his embrace. “Mmph!” Aveline struggled, their teeth clashing, the taste of blood spreading in their mouths. But Lucas didn’t let go. He gripped her waist, lifting her up, and then hooked her legs around his waist.
Chapter 23 Selena said, “I’m just so angry.” Aveline sighed softly. “Your anger only brings suffering for both of us.” Selena choked, a few traces of guilt appearing on her delicate face. “I know I was wrong.” “Alright, weren’t we going to have dinner together? This meal is on you,” Aveline said. “No problem!” -Selena cheerfully agreed, linking her arm with Aveline’s as they walked to the roadside. By the time they finished their meal, it was already evening. Selena wanted to go home with Aveline, but Aveline refused. “You’ve been taking care of me in the hospital for so long. Go home and rest well, or else you won’t be pretty anymore,” Aveline said. Selena immediately covered her face. “Really? Am I not pretty anymore? That’s unacceptable. I need to go home and take care of myself. Bye, Ave darling.” Watching her leave, Aveline’s smile carried a touch of helplessness. Returning directly to her apartment in the Waterfront District, she went upstairs. The light on her floor had gone out at some point, leaving the hallway shrouded in darkness. She took out her key to unlock the door. As she entered and tried +15 BONUS to close the door behind her, a force prevented her from doing so. “Who?” Aveline exclaimed in surprise and turned around to see Lucas‘ handsome face. He had been hiding somewhere, seemingly waiting for a long time, as his body carried a slight chill. Aveline pushed him. “Get out. You’re not welcome in my house.” She remembered the humiliation he caused her today. What did he want now? Lucas grabbed her wrist firmly, his voice low. “A luxurious apartment, six million. Don’t you want it anymore?” Aveline paused. “You can send the deed and the check directly to me. There’s no need for you to trouble yourself.” Lucas tightened his grip on her wrist. Aveline took a deep breath. “What are you going crazy for?” Lucas walked in, closing the door behind him. He turned on the lights, and the room was suddenly bright. Aveline pressed her lips together, looking at him. She pulled her hand away, her clear eyes filled with a hint of mockery. “What? Was my apology today not sincere enough? Should I apologize again? Tell me, how would you like it?” “Aveline,” Lucas interrupted her, “why do you have to be so sarcastic?” Aveline almost laughed in anger. “Listen to yourself. Is that how a person talks? Wasn’t it you who made things difficult for me +15 BONUS first?” to As soon as she voiced her accusation, her eyes turned red. She immediately turned her head and took a deep breath. “Lucas, what happened today made me feel like I did something wrong you. But the truth is, the one who did something wrong is you. The one who should apologize is you!” Her voice trembled slightly. She tried hard to control her emotions, but his presence made it difficult. When he wasn’t around, it was easier to keep everything in check, but once he appeared, her emotions broke free. How could he treat her like that? She hadn’t done anything wrong. Neither had Selena. Everything happened because they were perceived as a threat to Sophia’s safety. She gave a bitter smile. “We have nothing more to say. Bring the deed and the check, and we’ll file for divorce immediately.” She didn’t want to stay in this marriage for another day. Lucas looked deeply at her, his lips pressed into a line, a heavy atmosphere surrounding him. He walked over to the sofa and sat down. “Ave, my wound hurts,” he said in a hoarse voice. Aveline was really infuriated to the point of laughter. “Lucas, do you have no shame?” How could he say his wound hurt after everything she just said, without even a change in his expression?
Chapter 22 “Selena is impulsive. If she did something to hurt you, I hope you won’t hold it against her. I promise she won’t do it again.” Selena’s eyes turned red instantly. “Ave, why are you. apologizing? This has nothing to do with you!” Aveline ignored her and looked at Lucas. “Is this enough now?” Her face was slightly pale, and there was a shattered light in her eyes. Wasn’t it just forcing her to comply? Why wasn’t he satisfied when she had already complied with his wishes? She was truly blind. Why didn’t she listen to Selena? The taste of reaping what one sows was truly unpleasant. Lucas looked deeply at her, feeling a wave of irritation. What did this matter have to do with her? A cold, harsh aura enveloped him. Sophia spoke up at this moment, “I’m fine, but Lucas is injured. I understand that Miss Quin is angry, but hurting someone is against the law. I hope Miss Quin won’t do this again in the future.” She looked at the two bodyguards. “Let go of Miss Quin.” The two bodyguards immediately released Selena. Ave…” +15 BONUS Selena looked at Aveline. Aveline said, “If there’s nothing else, we’ll leave now. We won’t disturb you any longer.” Selena began to panic and quickly followed. Lucas stared coldly at the two bodyguards. “Whose men are you? The two bodyguards were stunned. “We are your men, Mr. Tudor. “So, you do know.” Lucas’s tone grew even colder. “Get out of here, and don’t let me see you again.” The two bodyguards were immediately terrified and wanted to say something, but under Lucas’s cold gaze, they shivered and left with their heads down. Sophia was slightly taken aback by the situation. What did he mean by this? Was he displeased that the bodyguards listened to her? “Lucas, your injury has been treated. Be careful not to get it wet,” she said softly, suppressing the strange feeling in her heart. Lucas took out a cigarette, lit it, and half–closed his eyes. The smoke enveloped his face, making it hard to discern his expression. Sophia looked at him. “Lucas, are you still worried about Miss Young’s injury? She seems to have recovered.” “No,” Lucas replied coldly. Sophia’s eyes flickered. Really? If he wasn’t worried, then why did he deal with Paul and his gang so harshly? The protestors came to the construction site to cause a disturbance before, and he never personally intervened. But when Aveline got hurt, he sent those people straight to prison. They just wanted fair compensation. Wasn’t this too severe? “I’ll have someone take you home.” Lucas stood up and left the private room. Sophia watched his tall back and suddenly asked, “Do you like her? If you do, I won’t say anything. After all, saving you was my one–sided decision. Even though I lost a leg, I’ve gotten used to it over the past two years.“! “Don’t overthink it.” Lucas looked at her. “Go home and rest well. She and I will get divorced soon.” He opened the door, and Desmond was already waiting outside. Lucas gave a brief instruction and then left quickly. Desmond looked at Sophia. “Miss Winter, please.” Sophia lowered her eyes, hiding her emotions. “Ave, wait for me.” Selena caught up with Aveline, seeing her pale face and feeling a surge of guilt. “I’m sorry, I didn’t expect him to be so ruthless now.” +15 BONUS Aveline took a deep breath and said, “Why are you apologizing? You did it for me. But promise me, don’t go to him alone again. We can’t afford to provoke him.” D
Chapter 21 Aveline’s lips tightened as she dialed Selena’s number, but it kept going unanswered. They had just parted ways not long ago, so why would she go to Moonlight Tower? Recalling what she had said earlier, Aveline’s breathing grew heavy. Confronting Lucas was definitely something she would do. Not daring to overthink, she hurried out and hailed a taxi to Moonlight Tower. Entering quickly, she found the lobby in disarray, shattered glass everywhere, as if there had just been a robbery. “Where’s Selena?” Aveline grabbed a waiter, asking urgently. The waiter pointed to a private room down the corridor. “In there. Aveline hurried over and pushed open the door, finding Selena being held by two bodyguards, her face flushed with anger. “Let go of me!” She was still struggling incessantly. On the sofa, Lucas’s expression was grim, his white shirt stained with blood, and his dark eyes staring lifelessly at Selena. His right sleeve was rolled up to his elbow, revealing a wound on his arm, while Sophia sat beside him, tending to it. Aveline widened her eyes as she rushed over and pushed the 1/3 +15 BONUS bodyguards away. “Let her go!” Everyone looked over. Lucas’s expression grew even darker upon seeing her. Selena said, “Ave, why are you here?” Aveline asked, “What on earth happened?” Selena pursed her lips and didn’t speak, her eyes like daggers at Lucas. If looks could kill, Lucas would have been torn to pieces by now. Aveline took a deep breath and looked at Lucas. “Can you tell me what happened?” Lucas’s voice was cold. “You should ask her that.” “Hey, you mute, what’s your attitude?” Selena’s anger flared up immediately. “Oh, you’re not mute anymore, and you’ve forgotten how Ave treated you, you ungrateful bastard!” She scolded him ruthlessly, showing no restraint. Then she turned to Aveline. “I warned you long ago not to take in just any man. Now look, he’s regained his memory, can talk, and has gone home to inherit the family fortune and rekindle things with his old flame, making you look like the mistress.” Aveline remained silent. After three months, Selena’s fighting spirit than ever. was s “Hold her down,” came Lucas’s cold, magnetic voice. The two bodyguards immediately moved to restrain Selena. Seeing this, Aveline intervened, “No, you can’t touch her.” Π But the bodyguards only listened to Lucas. Selena was pinned down again. This time the bodyguards were determined to make her kneel. Aveline turned to Lucas, her gaze landing on the wound on his arm, and she spoke with a trembling breath, “Lucas, no matter what Selena did, it was for me. If you’re angry, take it out on me.” Lucas’s eyes darkened as he stared at her. “She did everything. Why should I take it out on you?” Aveline choked up and said, “What will it take for you to let her go?” Lucas replied, “Make her apologize. She tried to hurt Sophia.” Selena gritted her teeth. “I will never apologize to her. Who does she think she is? Does she deserve an apology from me?” Lucas signaled the bodyguards. The bodyguards applied more force, and Selena cried out in pain, her face turning pale. “I’m sorry, Miss Winter!” Aveline said directly to Sophia.
Chapter 20 Aveline closed her eyes, her head pounding with pain. The sky outside had already turned dark, and she turned to look out the window, her gaze gradually becoming hollow. It was all pretty meaningless, really. Just then, her phone rang. When she saw the caller ID, her lit up. “Selena!” eyes “Hey, my dear, guess where I am?” Selena Quin’s cheerful voice came through the phone. Aveline guessed, “Cloudflare City?” “Correct! I’m right downstairs at your place. Aren’t you going to come down and welcome me?” Selena laughed. Aveline replied, “Oh, my princess, I’m afraid I can’t. I got injured at work and am in the hospital.” Selena’s tone immediately turned serious. “Send me the address, right now!” Hearing her sudden seriousness, Aveline couldn’t help but smile. “Alright.” She sent the address, and less than half an hour later, the door to her hospital room was pushed open. A beautiful woman with bold, alluring features rushed in. “Ave, what happened? How did you get hurt at work? Why are you alone? Where’s your mute husband?” .15 BONUS Selena’s questions came one after another. Aveline immediately covered her head. “Oh, slow down! Asking so many questions at once is making my head hurt!” Selena looked even more worried. “Alright, I won’t ask anymore. 11 She pulled up a chair and sat beside her, looking at her with eyes full of concern. Aveline gave a helpless smile. “He’s not mute, and soon, he won’t be my husband anymore.” Selena’s eyes widened in shock. “What happened?” She had only been abroad for three months. What had happened in that time she was away? Aveline didn’t hold back and told her everything that had happened. Since they were going to get divorced sooner or later, there was no point in hiding it. Selena’s expression couldn’t be described as just shocked; she was completely stunned! After a while, she pulled out her phone to search for information. A few moments later, she looked at Aveline with a complex expression. “Ave, I thought you were lying to me, but it’s all true.” Aveline gave a bitter smile. “Why would I make up a story looking like this?” “Poor Ave,” Selena said, standing up to hug her. “Don’t worry, I’ll get revenge for you. That bastard won’t get away with this!” Aveline quickly responded, “Don, you can’t act recklessly. He’s not an ordinary person. If you anger him, we’ll be the ones to suffer.” Selena’s eyes flashed with determination. “I know what I’m doing. You just rest and don’t worry. I’ll stay with you tonight.” Aveline nodded. “Okay.” At that moment, she really didn’t want to be alone in the hospital; it would make her feel lonely and sad. After a week of rest in the hospital, Aveline had another check- up. Upon confirmation that everything was fine, she was discharged. During that week, Lucas hadn’t appeared even once. Lucas hadn’t reacted to her demands, acting as if she no longer existed in his life. Selena stayed with her until she was discharged. “I’ll go home. and take a shower first. You should go home and freshen up too. We’ll go out to eat tonight.” “Alright.” Aveline nodded. They each went home, but less than an hour later, Aveline’s phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. “Hello?” “Aveline, it’s Sophia. Is Selena your friend?” Sophia sounded. serious. Aveline frowned. “Yes, she is. What’s going on?” Sophia replied, “Come to Moonlight Tower.” … Read More “Divorced 20” »
Chapter 19 Lucas stared at her for a long moment before he sat back down. ” I was thinking about it, but seeing you like this, bullying an injured person isn’t my style.” Aveline tugged at the corners of her lips. “Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Tudor.” A fake gratitude. A fake conversation. TE It felt like a transparent wall had sprung up between them. They could see and touch each other, but the connection they once had was gone. It had all changed since he had initiated the divorce. Lucas felt inexplicably irritable. He reached up and loosened his collar. “Take a few days to rest. Let someone else handle the project for now.” Aveline asked, “Does this count as a workplace injury?” Lucas looked at her but said nothing. Aveline continued, “Workplace injuries require compensation, right? I don’t mind getting a few tens of thousands. You know my account number, just transfer it directly.” Lucas didn’t reply to her remarks. Had this woman become money–obsessed since she asked for a divorce? First, she wanted a 300–square–meter apartment and two million dollars, and now she was requesting about tens of +15 BONUS thousands? Lucas replied coldly, “You’ve found a great way to get rich.” Aveline’s smile faded. “If I’d known divorcing you would get me this much money, I would have signed the papers long ago.” Lucas’s face darkened immediately. Just then, the door to the hospital room opened, and Sophia stood in the doorway, her face wearing a gentle smile. “Lucas, I’m done with my check–up. Shall we go?” Lucas stood up and walked over. “Didn’t I tell you to wait for me? Sophia replied, “I wanted to check on Miss Young. Is she alright? “Yes, she’s fine,” Lucas said. Aveline interjected, “Please leave, both of you. I need to rest.” She was really a fool to think that Lucas cared for her. She had thought he was with her the whole time, but it turned out he was accompanying Sophia for her check–up. It felt like a gaping wound had opened in her heart, allowing a cold wind to blow in, bringing pain and chill. Sophía anxiously said, “Miss Young, don’t misunderstand, actually…” “I said get out!” Aveline didn’t want to hear her speak. To be precise, she didn’t want to see either of them. Their intimate posture and familiarity reminded her of how laughable the past year she had spent with Lucas had been. She wasn’t laughable; she had just misjudged the person. Lucas’s face darkened. “Aveline, your injury has nothing to do with her. There’s no need to take it out on her.” He was defending her already. The pain in her heart intensified. Aveline stared directly at him. “Lucas, get out.” Sophia became anxious. “Miss Young, if you have any complaints, take them out on me. Why are you treating Lucas like this? He did nothing wrong!” Lucas grabbed Sophia’s arm. “I’ll take you back first.” Sophia looked at him worriedly but obediently nodded. They finally left. Aveline slammed her fist onto the bed, her eyes red with anger! He did nothing wrong? Hadn’t he done enough wrong? Why did he have to come into her life? Why did he abandon her when she loved him with all her heart? He might not have wronged Sophia, but he certainly wronged her! That jerk! Asking for two million was too little! -15 BONUS Aveline took out her phone and dialed … Read More “Divorced 19” »
Chapter 18 Strange, why was there nobody around during the midday break? Aveline panicked, her face tensing up. “Stop!” “I saw her company ID. She must be from DK Group!” “Get her! We must demand justice!” The people behind her caught up in a rush. Aveline became even more anxious and ran in one direction, but the next moment, she stumbled and fell forward, barely managing to steady herself. It was impossible to run anymore. A dozen or so people confronted Aveline with aggressive momentum. “Who are you?” Aveline steadied her emotions and looked at them with her beautiful eyes. Paul Thial, the man with a full beard, said, “My brother, Peter Thial, was working here and got his leg broken. I see you’re from DK Group. You must give us an explanation!” Aveline frowned. “I understand your concern about your brother’s accident, but someone else should handle this matter.” Paul waved his hand. “Handle what? Those from DK Group didn’t care about my brother’s condition at all! They just compensated a few thousand dollars to my brother. He broke his leg! And they just gave him a few thousand dollars? Are you kidding me?” Paul was dissatisfied with the compensation. Aveline replied, “But targeting me won’t help. I’m just a mere employee.” Paul said, “I don’t care, you must give us an explanation today, or I’ll break your leg too. Then, Ill compensate you with a few thousand dollars. Let’s see if you would be happy with that!” Paul was determined to make things difficult for her. Aveline forgot to breathe for a moment. Why didn’t she check her horoscope before leaving today? What terrible luck. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation. It would be a lie to say she wasn’t panicking, but now, she had to calm Paul down. She smiled. “Sir, I know you want justice for your brother. How about this, let me go first. I’ll go back and talk to the company and arrange for someone to deal with it properly. How about that?” Paul’s expression showed a hint of hesitation. “Paul, don’t listen to her, she’s just making excuses. If we let her go, she won’t care about us anymore!” “Yeah, we can’t let her go!” Someone in the crowd expressed dissatisfaction.. Aveline was about to say something when suddenly, Paul, who was in front of her, widened his eyes. She was still puzzled when the next moment, she felt a sharp pain in the back of her head! Even the safety helmet was shattered! Her pupils suddenly dilated, and then her whole body went limp and collapsed. “Aveline!” As her consciousness faded, she seemed to hear Lucas‘ anxious voice. She felt dazed for a moment. How could this be possible? She hadn’t gone to the lawyer’s office to file for divorce. He must be so mad at her now, so how could he be here? And how could he call out to her in such a nervous tone? Darkness completely enveloped her, and the voices around her disappeared. Tick… tick! She heard the sound of machinery operating around her. Aveline opened her eyes, inhaling the strong scent of disinfectant. She moved her fingers, and someone immediately grabbed her hand. “Ave, are you awake?” She turned her gaze and saw Lucas sitting beside her, his handsome face tinged with worry, his eyes blinking as he stared at her. Was she dreaming? Otherwise, why was she seeing her Lu? She moved slightly and immediately felt a sharp pain in the back. of her head. She sucked in a breath of cold air, and her small face wrinkled up! “Don’t move, you’ve got a cracked skull and a mild concussion. You need to rest,” Lucas said immediately. Aveline looked at him dazedly. “Aren’t you here to settle scores with me?” COMMENTS
Chapter 17 The next day. At ten in the morning, Aveline’s phone rang. She glanced at it and ignored the call. Jack Potter, the foreman at the construction site, was updating her on the current situation, and she took notes diligently. By noon, she finally had a moment to sit down and rest. She took a sip of water and then checked her phone. Eighteen missed calls. All from Lucas. Ha! She let out a soft laugh and was about to call him back when the nineteenth call came through. “Hello?” “Aveline, are you messing with me?” His voice came through, cold and filled with suppressed anger. She could hear his heavy breathing. If he were in front of her right now, he might just tear her apart. Aveline’s tone was cheerful. “Lucas, how does it feel to be toyed with?” He had regained his memory and could speak, yet he kept it from her, pretending to be the same as before. How long would he have continued the charade if she hadn’t found out? Was he silently mocking her as he watched her use sign language with him? 1/4 +15 BONUS He had done something so despicable; how could she not retaliate? It wasn’t her style to not get back at someone who wronged her. The heavy breathing on the other end of the line grew louder, and the smile on Aveline’s lips slowly faded. “Here are my divorce terms: a three–hundred quare–meter apartment and two million. Once the house is under my name, I’ll go to the lawyer’s office.” With that, she hung up the phone. The large house she had dreamed of, something she would need to work her entire life to get, could now be hers just through a divorce. Tsk… If only she had known. No, there was no “if only.” Aveline had a quick bite to eat and then continued her work. At the DK Group, CEO’s Office. Staring at the disconnected phone, Lucas let out a frustrated laugh. Was this woman crazy? How dare she toy with him like this? However, thinking about her calm, almost indifferent tone on the phone, he felt even more annoyed. She hadn’t been like this before. +15 BONUS “Knock, knock!” At that moment, Desmond walked in. “Mr. Tudor, here are all the current files on the commercial building. During the initial construction, someone was injured, and their family has been unhappy with the compensation. They’re still causing trouble.” Lucas took the file and looked through it, his expression growing colder. “Have you called the police?” Desmond replied, “Even calling the police hasn’t helped. They come to the site every day but don’t damage anything. Some reporters have noticed them, but I’ve managed to keep it under wraps.” “If they’re unhappy with the compensation, keep negotiating and find their weaknesses,” Lucas said, closing the file and handing it back to Desmond. He returned to his desk and continued working. Suddenly, he remembered something and asked, “Where’s Aveline?” Desmond thought for a moment and said, “Miss Young clocked in this morning but left shortly after. Oh, she’s in charge of the commercial building project, so she should be there collecting field data.” Hearing this, Lucas’s eyes darkened, and he abruptly stood up and headed out. At the construction site. Aveline finished her sandwich, put on her safety helmet, and started walking inside. Suddenly, a group of people came rushing out from the left, angrily moving towards her. Someone threw a stone at her! Aveline widened her eyes in shock, and she instinctively dodged. The stone hit her safety helmet directly! If she hadn’t moved, the stone would have hit her face! What was with these people? She turned and ran, realizing that staying alone would make her an easy target for their anger. As she ran, she shouted for help, but no one on the construction site came to … Read More “Divorced 17” »
Chapter 16 Lucas’s breathing deepened, his eyes fixed on her with unreadable emotions. Aveline turned away, holding her shoes, and walked forward step by step. “Get in the car,” he called out again from behind. A flicker of bitterness crossed Aveline’s eyes. “You can’t possibly be thinking of not getting a divorce, right?” If he were, he would be letting down Sophia, who had saved him and had a prosthetic leg because of it. “This is Tudor territory. If someone sees you limping out of here, it won’t be good for the Tudor family’s reputation,” Lucas said coldly. Aveline’s long eyelashes trembled, she found it somewhat laughable that she had thought he might change his mind about the divorce. “Aveline, you asked me if I hated you before. I don’t,” he answered her earlier question. Aveline’s fingers tightened, then she turned and got into the car. Seeing her return brought an inexplicable sense of relief to Lucas. Composing himself, he got into the driver’s seat. Through the rearview mirror, he saw her sitting in the back, silent and seemingly deflated. “Sit in the front,” he said in a deep voice. Aveline looked at him. “Lucas, have some conscience, will you? My feet hurt!” Knowing full well that her feet were blistered, he still made her move around! Lucas rested one hand casually on the steering wheel, his long, elegant fingers drumming lightly. He said nothing and didn’t start the car. The atmosphere grew tense. Bastard! Aveline cursed him inwardly, then opened the door and moved to the front passenger seat. Only then did Lucas start the car and drive off. The rest of the journey was spent in silence. It wasn’t until they reached the entrance of her apartment complex that Aveline finally spoke. “Tomorrow morning at nine, meet me at the lawyer’s office.” Without waiting for Lucas’s response, she opened the door and walked out. She moved quickly as if being chased by a wild beast. Lucus pressed his lips into a hard line. He watched her until she disappeared from view before turning away. He found a pack of cigarettes in the car, shook one out, and lit it. The smoke filled the car, making Lucas’s expression even darker and colder. +15 BONUS When Aveline got home, she first tended to her injured feet and then took out their marriage certificate. Looking at it made her tear up. When they got married, she had thought that he was the one she would spend her life with. She had been alone since childhood and being with him had made her happy and joyful. She looked at their wedding photo next to the certificate. Both of them were smiling, radiating happiness and joy. Plop… Plop! Tears suddenly fell, landing directly on Lucas‘ face in the photo. His face blurred, and so did her vision. She felt an overwhelming sadness. She really, really liked him. However, how could he stop liking her just because he regained his memory? When he had just learned sign language, he would clumsily express that he would always stay by her side. Liar. Big liar! Aveline hugged the marriage certificate, curling up on the sofa, her eyes red and hollow. This small house was filled with sweet and happy memories of them. Every time she thought about it, her heart ached. +15 BONUS Aveline had enough. She couldn’t take it anymore. She had tasted enough of heartbreak these past few days. … Read More “Divorced 16” »