After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 266

Brian shook his head vigorously.

"No, you've got it wrong. The reason I respect Miss Winter so much is because she saved Mr. Tudor back then, even losing a leg in the process. Doesn't a woman like that deserve to be cherished?" Desmond scrutinized him for a moment before abruptly asking, "So, you think they've managed to deceive everyone?"

Brian was taken aback. "What do you mean by that?"

Desmond shook his head in exasperation. "If you don't get it, forget it."

He turned to leave but stopped after a few steps, looking back at Brian with a serious expression. "Make sure to protect Miss Young. If you don't, your life will be on the line." With Brian still looking confused, Desmond walked away again.

Brian stood there, stunned for a long moment before collecting himself. Lucas' request to protect Aveline resonated deeply. He was prepared to defend her with his life if needed. After this incident, he understood his role clearly. He was just a subordinate, and his life belonged to Lucas. All he needed to do was follow Lucas' orders. Nothing else mattered.

Aveline was awakened by her phone ringing.

She groggily answered, "Hello?"

I'm free!" Selena's excited voice came through, and she was even singing a

her eyes.

my meticulous care, even a coma patient

+15 BONUS

Selena said dramatically.

say that, or he'll give you a

have to fear from him?" Selena retorted boldly. When are you coming back? I'm. treating you to a big meal to celebrate my freedom." "I might need a

puzzled. "Hmm? Why

briefly explained

story. "He single-handedly held

at the corner of her lips. "I

was a brief silence on the other end before Selena's voice came again. "My dear Ave, have you fallen for him again?" Aveline sighed and got up abruptly. "Can we not talk about such scary things so early in the morning? It's ruining my good mood!" Selena replied, "But anyone who witnessed such a scene would be moved. If he hadn't shown up, you might have been dead." Aveline ran her fingers