After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"If you beg me, I might agree to keep up the act," the man's clear voice rang out behind her.

Aveline paused, her tone cold. "I'd rather die."

He wanted her to beg him? In his dreams!

Lucas chuckled softly. "So full of pride. Think about everything you've been through: a man like Darren constantly trying to kill you, Sophia scheming against you at every turn. Who else might come after you? How much longer can you endure? Dying sounds easy, but do you really have the courage to go through with it?"

His words struck her heart like a hammer, breaking down her resolve

Her steps slowed, and she clenched her bag tightly.

She was unwilling to give up.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have contacted Lucas today.

Did she really dare to die? How could she, with so many things left undone?

Aveline closed her eyes, knowing that stepping back meant endless entanglement with him. He could easily walk away, but what about her? In the end, wouldn't she still be left battered and bruised? Fighting alone or relying on him seemed to lead to the same outcome.

watched her hesitation, his gaze unwavering. "Aveline, this is a one-time offer. If you walk out that door today, I promise you'll never see

He meant every word.

her lip hard, closing her eyes once more. When she opened them, they

me like this? If before, I considered keeping up the agreement because it had its benefits, now I realize I

eyebrow, his interest piqued

"but at least with me, you know what to expect. With

rather face the unknown than stay in a place where I'm constantly

fraction. "Fine. But remember, the door is always open for you to come back, if

more and walked out,

she spoke, "You're just as vile as they are. I will only

she turned and

intensified, causing his brow

felt a weight lifted from

voice was somewhat cold

asked, "How about I cook dinner, and

long silence on the other end of the

phone tightened. "And I'll also