After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Surprised, aren't you?" Desmond remarked, noticing Brian's shocked expression, his own smile tinged with bitterness.

"Of course, we all thought Sophia saved Mr. Tudor, believing her to be a great hero. But later, we uncovered the truth-she would stop at nothing to achieve her goals." Desmond put the tablet away. "Brian, everything you've held onto for so long was based on a lie.”

"How could this be?" Brian muttered to himself, disbelief evident in his voice. "How could this happen?"

Lucas regarded him with cold indifference. "You've been with me for so long, yet you've learned nothing."

Brian's entire body trembled as he looked at Lucas with pleading eyes. Mr. Tudor, I realize my mistake now. I truly do. Please, just give me one more chance..."

His voice broke, and he began to tremble uncontrollably.

Because deep down, he knew that Lucas wouldn't grant him another chance.

Lucas cast a final, indifferent glance at Brian before turning to Desmond. "Cut his tendons and dump him in the Delta."

"Yes, sir."

Desmond hesitated, feeling a twinge of pity, but it was an order from Lucas.

Without another word, Lucas turned and walked away.

ashen with despair,

immediately raised her hand to cover

"Aveline."

voice called out, tinged with amusement. "What are

her, Aveline lowered her hand and asked, "Russ,

raised an eyebrow, a wicked smile playing on his handsome, delicate features. "I thought I wasn't flashy

was more

to stop all these high-profile

couldn't handle any

on, get in the

decline. "Russ, Selena already made dinner plans with

miss a beat. "Perfect, I'll drive

Aveline was left speechless.

way to

the car, Aveline

out a small packet of cookies." You seem pretty tense. Want to have a bite to take the edge off?" Aveline didn't hesitate and

she ate, her focus shifted, and she

and said, "You seem to be recovering well.