After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas didn't hang up after speaking. She could hear the sound of him getting out of the car, followed by the hurried footsteps.

Aveline gripped her phone tightly, her hand repeatedly pressing the close button. This time, the elevator doors finally closed.

Her heart, which had been in her throat, suddenly eased.

"The elevator doors closed," Aveline said, realizing her legs had gone weak.

"Don't get out until you reach the first floor," Lucas instructed.

"Okay," Aveline replied, keeping the call connected.

Fortunately, the elevator soon reached the first floor. By then, the building was empty.

When the elevator doors opened, she saw Lucas standing at the entrance and rushed out to him.

Lucas immediately embraced her, his voice soothing. "It's okay. I'll find out what happened."

but a wave of lingering fear washed over her. Her nose tingled, and tears threatened to fall, but she held them back. Lucas held her as they left the building. Once inside the car, the warmth surrounded

asked, "Did

Aveline shook her head.

asked,

"The elevator doors wouldn't close. Either there was a malfunction, or someone was outside

darkened. "Clearly, in your

turned pale. "Who

of Darren, she quickly asked, "Have you

he's hidden well. He hasn't surfaced at all

is the biggest threat. He always said I ruined him, but I don't even remember

said, "Don't worry about it if you can't remember He pulled her close,

closed her eyes, suddenly feeling too tired to struggle. She just stayed in his embrace. Despite everything, she couldn't resist his presence and still felt a sense

were nearing home, Lucas received a call from the Tudor family

furrowed, but

came through. "Lucas, are you and Aveline asleep yet? If not,

expression immediately became serious. "I'll be right