What did he take her for?

Her heart ached as if it were being torn apart, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Seeing the tears in her eyes, Lucas' gaze deepened, but his expression grew even colder. "I have my reasons. Not telling you was to protect you."

"Hah!"

Aveline scoffed, holding back her tears, her tone turning icy. "Let me tell you, I won't divorce you. Don't even think about it!"

She turned and walked away.

"You wouldn't want to lose this job, would you?"

Behind her, his cold voice rang out. "You're an orphan who struggled to establish yourself in this city. This job must mean a lot to you."

Aveline glared at him. "What are you trying to do?"

Lucas replied, "Sign the divorce papers. My previous offer still stands."

He was threatening her!

Aveline's hands trembled with anger. If he weren't so far away, she might have slapped him across the face!

"Lucas, you're despicable!"

such a short time? Or was he always

casually pulled out a tissue, walked over to

away, her eyes filled with stubbornness. "Go ahead

Divorce? Not a chance!

the office, feeling her emotions gradually

mid-air, his handsome

for the intercom on

could finish, memories of Aveline patiently teaching him sign language and helping him learn

couldn't bring himself to

you like us to do?" came the cautious voice of his secretary over

"Nothing."

the phone, his expression more irritated than

...

to her, she just smiled and brushed

her desk, carefully thinking about what

tried to force her into a divorce, she could go public with their relationship, make a big scene, and let everyone know he was her husband. Wouldn't that stop him from divorcing her? Realizing what she was thinking, Aveline suddenly froze, then smiled

a change of

didn't love her anymore. Was

change his mind so easily? Would staying loyal to one woman for a lifetime kill

here for

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