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."

was cold as she headed

Lucas was speechless.

expression turned completely

had some

to

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

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

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

shook off his hand. "Lucas, the mastermind is targeting me, but before I met you, my life was

calm demeanor like a stone thrown into a still

deep breaths, struggling to control

I don't owe you anything. If you can't accept my conditions, then

she didn't want to be entangled

words, she turned to

suddenly grabbed her, pulling

a low voice, but despite his words, he didn't act