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!"

was he

tissue, walked over to her,

filled with stubbornness. "Go ahead and fire me

Divorce? Not a chance!

walked out of the office, feeling her emotions gradually

in mid-air, his

the intercom on his desk.

sign language and helping

himself to

came

"Nothing."

up the phone, his expression more irritated than

...

what Lucas had said to her, she just smiled and brushed it

sat at her desk, carefully thinking about what to

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

he had a

Was

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

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