Aveline was a bit puzzled. "Can't it be handled in the main office?"

The staff member replied, "Ma'am, the office is quite busy today. You can go upstairs."

Aveline looked at the office and saw it was packed. She wondered if most marriages were falling apart these days. Pushing the thought aside, she followed the staff member upstairs.

In the general counsel's office, they still had to fill out some forms, and then came the issue of property division.

Lucas handed her an agreement. "This is your compensation."

Aveline took it and glanced through it, her eyes widening slightly at one name. The house in Maple Garden was being given to her. She had sold that house, hadn't she? When did he buy it back? Or was it another house? It was the first large house he had given her, holding special sentimental value, and she had really liked it.

Continuing to read, she saw a divorce settlement of ten million dollars.

Great, she had instantly become a multimillionaire.

Lucas gazed at her deeply. "Any questions?"

Aveline shook her head. "No."

Then they both signed.

director handed them their divorce certificates. Lucas

hers up and carefully examined it. Divorce certificates here were

in her eyes

cool voice came from behind her. "Leaving so soon? Don't I get a

no need. You should take one of these. Otherwise, if Madam Barbara asks and you can't provide it, she'll think you're lying, and it

in hand, even her

flickered in Lucas's eyes as

out a cigarette and lit it, trying to quell the endless irritation in his chest. But smoking didn't help;

was done according to your instructions. Your wife won't be able

general counsel rubbed his hands together

will send her a

"Thank you, Mr. Tudor!"

office, the sunlight warmed Aveline's body. She looked at

It was over.

so long, and now it

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