After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline found it laughable.

And indeed, she let out a sarcastic laugh, looking at Lucas with clear eyes full of distrust. "You say he has ulterior motives, then tell me what exactly are his intentions?"

If he was going to accuse someone, at least present some evidence, right? If Lucas had thrown proof in her face from the beginning, she might have believed him. But all he had done was warn her to stay away from Russell, repeatedly insisting that his intentions were impure.

Yet, from what she had seen and felt, Russell had only ever helped and protected her. Nothing he did had ever harmed her. In fact, he had even saved her life! How could she believe that someone like him had a hidden agenda?

Lucas' brow furrowed, and the coldness around him intensified.

Aveline let go of the railing and stood up, exhaling a shaky breath. "Lucas, whether or not he has ulterior motives, have you been honest with me?"

Lucas slowly rose, his gaze dark and unreadable as he looked at her calm expression.

Aveline pressed on, "Tell me, did Bobby really steal from your brother?"

Lucas shot back, "Who told you that?"

this when he pulled Aveline aside

her fists, struggling to keep her emotions in check. Images of Bobby's wounded, lifeless form flashed through

yet you still believe he's innocent? I admire your conviction. But, Aveline, you need to bring me evidence to prove his innocence, to convince me." Aveline closed her eyes briefly, then turned away. "I'll find the evidence, but in the

she left the balcony and headed straight for

her words. It seemed

condition.

Had Russell told her?

Ha!

the Tudor estate. The real question was whether he had swayed just the regular staff or someone

sent a message to Maria,

respond immediately, likely still caught up in the

way toward the elevator. But