After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas drove straight back to the Tudor Estate.

Aveline was speechless. He had lied about buying gifts.

She got out of the car, expressionless, and headed inside.

"Where are you going?" Lucas grabbed her arm.

"It's late. Time to rest," Aveline said. '

"We can rest later," Lucas replied, guiding her toward another part of the estate.

The Tudor Estate was vast, with many areas Aveline had never explored. As they reached a doorway, Lucas opened the door to reveal a room filled with an array of collectibles. "What's all this?" Aveline asked, surprised.

"Pick something to give to Grandma," Lucas said.

Aveline walked in, seeing glass cabinets showcasing various items under direct lighting. The room was filled with antiques, paintings, crystals, gemstones, and jewelry.

Each item had a price tag beneath it. Some were purchased, while others were acquired at auctions. All were incredibly expensive.

Aveline couldn't help but gawk at the long strings of zeros on the price tags.

This was insane!

pick

in astonishment. "You're selling them to

an eyebrow. "What did

had naively thought he was letting her choose a gift to give for free. Thankfully, she didn't say that out loud. There was

his pockets, glancing around before his gaze settled on a crystal hairpin. "This one's good. Grandma likes

she just happened to have seven

he recommending items based on how much money

chuckled. "Lucas, you really live up to your reputation as a

face remained calm as he smiled at her. "You don't

grasp what he meant. "Help out with

in slightly, looking into her clear eyes. "If you make me feel good, I won't charge you a dime, even if you clear out the

Aveline's expression turned icy.

turned on her heel and

"You're not considering such

believe that anything I give

but said nothing more, nor did he deny her

understand why Barbara liked Aveline so