After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Chapter 288

After freshening up, Aveline came out and saw Lucas sitting on the sofa, with Desmond reporting something to him, During their conversation, Lucas would occasionally cough.

Aveline quietly ate her breakfast and, after finishing, said, "I want to leave Arthur Town."

Lucas immediately looked up at her. After everying that's happened, you still want to leave?"

Aveline replied, "Staying here is the most dangerous option. Leaving. would be safer."

Lucas stared at her intensely. "What if I don't allow you to go?"

Aveline shrugged. "Then I won't go."

Lucas was taken aback by her obedience.

Aveline, sitting diagonally across from him, said, "But why keep me here? I don't want to be held responsible for upsetting you further."

glared at her coldly, suddenly coughing violently. The pale hue of his face was tinged with red, adding

"Miss Young, Mr. Tudor is concerned about your safety. The situation here will be resolved soon. If you want to Jeave, perhaps you could go with Mr.Tudor." "Desmond," Lucas interrupted, causing

wanted to ask Lucas why wouldn't he just be honest with Aveline. How could she understand if he kept her in the dark? As his assistant, Desmond truly had his hands full! Aveline blinked and said, "So you're

replied coolly, "You'll

Aveline and Desmond

he might as well

up. "I'll think about it.

slammed the files in his hand onto the coffee table, 1 handsome face looking

always need to consider everything. Do you also think twice. before

say? Lucas, what do you take me for?" The tension in the air

trying to figure out how to defuse the situation. Lucas' gaze

and thought he shouldn't

out a sarcastic