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.

calmly turned his head and gave Rebecca a polite smile. "I

at Desmond before turning to Lucas with a look of aggrieved innocence, her big eyes pleading. "Lucas, you saw that,

handsome face grew even colder, and his tone was icily indifferent. "I'm

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 to let me come

to lacas, but Desmond, whom she had slapped, wasn't about to step aside.te kept her a

wretched woman was incredibly

be alive?

he spoke to Desmond, "Get in touch with Mr. Thompson. Put our previous dealings on hold. We'll resume discussions once he fulfills his commitments." "Yes,

Desmond positioned himself in front of Rebecca,

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 pet. Even after all this, you still won't forgive

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tears, stepping into the elevator. As