After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 268

Unfortunately, Aveline couldn't turn back time. If she could go back to the past, she would have done so already!

Aveline turned her head towards the window, her lips pressing into a tight line. Lucas, too, looked out the opposite window, the tension between them thickening.

When they arrived at Celestial Heights, Lucas had barely stepped out of the car when a petite figure dashed towards him.

"Lucas!"

Rebecca's eyes sparkled as she looked at Lucas, but before she could reach him, Desmond intercepted her.

In response, Rebecca swung her hand and slapped Desmond across the face.

"Who do you think you are? How dare you stop me? Mark my words, if I were to complain to Lucas about you, he'd fire you on the spot!"

Rebecca's sudden outburst caught everyone off guard, and Aveline's brows furrowed as she glanced at Desmond. Although he was Lucas' lackey, Desmond had never made things difficult for her. They weren't close, but she couldn't help feeling indignant on his behalf.

Lucas' expression darkened instantly.

turned his head and gave Rebecca a polite smile. "I don't think

so arrogant a moment ago, turn red with anger. She glared at Desmond before turning to Lucas with a look of aggrieved innocence,

colder, and his tone was icily

to get hurt. I've been so worried

Desmond, whom she had slapped, wasn't about to step aside.te kept her a short distance away from Lucas. Rebecca

woman

could she still be alive? What a

as he spoke to Desmond, "Get in touch with Mr. Thompson. Put our previous

towards the elevator, Desmond positioned himself

widened slightly upon hearing Lucas' words. "Luteas, what do you mean by that? My father already apologized to you. Why are you still holding a grudge? She's fine, and you only got a minor injury. My father already put down that beast which was my most beloved

she spoke, tears welled up, making her look pitiful as if she had

the elevator. As the doors slowly closed, he glanced at