After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline changed her shoes and walked in. The man's cold gaze immediately fell on her.

She said nothing and went to drink a glass of water.

Footsteps approached from behind her.

Just as Aveline set down her glass, she felt a grip on her shoulder as Lucas turned her around.

His tall figure loomed over her, his eyes studying her intently. He asked in a low voice, "What did you mean by what you said earlier?" Aveline pushed his hand away, moving to a safe distance. She didn't think their current relationship warranted such intimacy.

She said coolly, "Going public now doesn't suit my plans."

Lucas was displeased by her avoidance, but hearing her words, he raised an eyebrow. "What plans?" "That's confidential," Aveline replied.

Lucas retorted, "Why should I agree to your terms if you won't give me a reason?"

Standing on the stairs, Aveline turned to look at him, her tone calm. "You don't have to agree. But then I don't have to agree to yours either."

cold as she headed

Lucas was speechless.

turned

woman had some

to

you don't seem to grasp the situation. The mastermind behind your recent ordeal is targeting you specifically. I could easily choose to

cold. "So, what are you saying? Because you helped, I

face darkened. "Woman, can't you tell right from

targeting me, but before I met you, my

her calm demeanor like a stone thrown

deep breaths, struggling to control her emotions. "Lucas, this

you

all, she didn't want to

she turned to

grabbed her, pulling her tightly against

you!" he said in a low voice, but despite his words, he didn't