After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas' gaze was cold and deep as he responded, "Even as friends, you should approach business with seriousness. If your proposal can't convince others, handing it directly to me is just a waste of my time." Judy bit her lip slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of disappointment as she looked at him. "Mr. Tudor, must you always be so harsh? I'm really curious-how did your ex-wife manage to live with you?" Lucas replied, "So, you're curious about other people's married lives now? That's a bit inappropriate, don't you think?"

Judy pouted playfully. "You know that's not what I meant."

Lucas remained indifferent. "Actually, I don't."

A strange feeling crossed Judy's mind. Lucas' attitude toward her seemed different now. She remembered how he used to treat her well, even to the point of neglecting Aveline for her.

That special attention had caused Sophia to constantly target her. But it didn't matter-Sophia was never really her competition.

Now that Sophia had been kicked out of the Summer family, she was out of the picture for good. The only woman left by Lucas' side was her. Suppressing her doubts, Judy calmed herself and said, "Mr. Tudor, I've booked a table at a great restaurant for lunch. Why don't we try it together?" Lucas paused while flipping through his files. "Alright."

A flash of joy crossed Judy's eyes as she said, "Great, I'll see you at lunch."

She turned and left, but Lucas' expression remained composed, unaffected by her excitement. He picked up his phone and contacted Maria.

Maria, upon receiving his instructions, couldn't help but feel exasperated.

"Boss, you're going to lunch with another woman, but you want me to bring Aveline to the same place? Aren't you worried that your plan might backfire, and Aveline will just ignore you?" Maria couldn't even begin to express how absurd this situation was. How could someone be so bold in their approach? Wasn't there a simpler way to pursue someone?

But Lucas remained cold. "Just do as I said."

Maria rolled her eyes. "Fine, I got it."

...

had just turned on her computer when Maria walked over and said, "Sidney has a family emergency. You'll need to join me for

moment before leaning in closer and asking quietly, "Aveline, can I ask you a personal question?" Aveline blinked, a bit

"Your relationship status-do

knew about Aveline's divorce by now, so Maria wasn't about to ask how things were with

are you planning to set me

"I'd love to, but I'm afraid

me about it. If the match seems right,

it. If

nodded. "Don't worry,

gave her a pat on the shoulder before turning to leave. Aveline found it amusing that

noon, Aveline and Maria

and had just sat down, Maria cursed under her breath. "This is so frustrating. We were supposed

paused, then asked, "What

have to eat it, of course!

Aveline agreed.

this restaurant before. The food looked pretty good. Maria pulled

minutes later, Maria suddenly winked

looked confused. "What's

over her shoulder and saw Lucas and Judy walking in, making

corner of her mouth. Maria leaned in and whispered, "What's going on? Running into them here of all places-is she

face remained calm. "I

noticing that Aveline didn't seem jealous

like the boss's tactic

"Miss Young."

with a smile. "What a coincidence,

was indifferent. "Is