After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Which man?" Aveline asked, momentarily confused.

Lucas' gaze remained cold, the room's temperature seemingly dropping. The bed was a mess, still bearing the remnants of their intimacy, yet the chill pervaded Aveline's body.

"I was drunk last night, I don't know what happened," Aveline said.

Lucas sneered. "You know you can't handle alcohol, and yet you dared to drink alone?"

The reproach in his voice was clear as if she had done something wrong.

Feeling wronged, Aveline retorted, "Lucas, did you investigate the situation? Do you know why I was drinking? On what grounds are you blaming me?"

At that moment, her defensive spikes rose.

The tension in the bedroom became palpable.

Then, a phone rang, breaking the silence. It was Lucas' phone.

He walked over and answered, "Speak."

Desmond, sensing the tension, spoke cautiously, "Mr. Tudor, I found out what happened. The project manager from Horizon Realty, Xander Wilbur, asked Mrs. Tudor to revise the blueprints and then wouldn't let her leave. Others joined in, forcing her to drink and even said some... things."

grew more cautious, hesitating

tone became even icier, "Go on, why did you

hesitated, then continued, "They insulted her. I've gathered information on all

was colder than ever. "Do I

uncertain. "Are you not going to

silent for a

to get revenge for

of their relationship, it

instructed Desmond, "Cease all cooperation with them and release

replied, quickly

clear: Lucas intended to destroy those responsible. The information Desmond had gathered would ensure none of them remained unscathed. After the call ended,

avoided looking at Lucas,

"Don't move."

voice rang

look at him. "Lucas,

and walked towards her, his lips pressed

let those

gazed at her, saying,

He had misunderstood her.