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!"

time? Or was he always this cold, and the past year

walked over to her, and gently wiped away her

eyes filled with stubbornness. "Go

Divorce? Not a chance!

walked out of the office, feeling

hand froze in mid-air,

the intercom on his desk.

finish, memories of Aveline patiently teaching him sign language and helping him learn to read flashed through

couldn't bring himself to say

came the cautious voice of his secretary over

"Nothing."

phone, his

...

said to her, she just smiled and brushed it

carefully thinking about what

public with their relationship, make a big scene, and let everyone know

a

anymore. Was there any point in doing

to change his mind so easily? Would staying

come here for

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