After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"What's the rush? You'll find out soon enough," Lucas replied coolly, his deep, magnetic voice laced with indifference.

Sophia's sense of dread intensified.

Suddenly, she stood up, saying, "If you two have things to discuss, I'll just leave."

She quickly headed for the door, but before she could reach it, she was met by five or six disheveled men being escorted in by the bodyguards. Each man looked filthier than the last, with some even covered in unsightly warts, making the sight revolting.

The bodyguards blocked her path. "Miss Winter, the matter isn't over yet. You can't leave."

Sophia's face paled as she eyed the men. "What are you planning to do?"

The bodyguards didn't answer. Instead, they pushed her back into the room and shut the door behind her.

leg making it difficult to steady herself—and fell to the ground. Panic spread across her face as she looked up

a small bottle. He grabbed her by the chin and forced the liquid inside down her

but she was no match for the bodyguard. Half the bottle's contents

"What did you make me drink? What is

with cold, piercing eyes. "Still

his feet and stood beside her, his gaze icy as he took in her pitiful state. "You've repeatedly plotted against her, yet now you have the nerve to ask what I'm doing?" "I..." Sophia

I'll never do it again, I swear. Please, forgive me. I promise, I'll stay out of your lives from now on!" She begged

within Sophia's body, and she immediately realized it was from whatever she had just been forced to drink. "Lucas, I'm sorry, I truly am..." Sophia's voice was filled with