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.

gave Rebecca a polite smile. "I

had been so arrogant a moment ago, turn red with anger. She glared at Desmond before turning

handsome face grew even colder, and his tone was

froge, and she quickly said, "Laicas, I was wrong before. I was just joking with Miss Young, I didn't mean for you to get hurt. I've been so worried I couldn't loop, and I begged my father

move closer to lacas, but Desmond, whom she had slapped, wasn't about to step aside.te

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eyes 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

look pitiful as if she had been severely

tears, stepping into the elevator. As the doors slowly closed, he glanced