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!"

Or was he always this

over to

with stubbornness.

Divorce? Not a chance!

the office, feeling her emotions gradually

hand froze in mid-air, his

reached for the intercom on his desk.

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

himself

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

"Nothing."

hung up the phone, his

...

said to her, she just smiled

at her desk, carefully thinking about

everyone know he was her husband. Wouldn't that stop him from divorcing

had a

anymore. Was there any point in doing

just unwilling to accept it. Why did he get to change his mind so easily? Would staying loyal to

come here for

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