After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"How about a tie?" Selena suggested, her eyes sparkling as she glanced at the row of ties hanging on the wall.

Aveline hesitated. "Do you think that's appropriate?"

"Why not?" Selena said with a smile. "You're both single, and it's just a tie-it's nothing too concerning."

Aveline still felt a bit uncertain. She looked around the store, noting it was a high-end brand where even a shirt started at a hefty price. Finally, she walked over to the dress shirts, carefully selecting a white one before holding it up. "How about this?"

Selena glanced at it and nodded, "That works too, but I don't think Russell usually goes for this style. He's more into casual wear."

Aveline smiled. "Exactly, which is why I'm getting it. Since he doesn't wear this often, there's less chance of anyone reading too much into it."

Selena blinked, clearly misinterpreting Aveline's reasoning. "Oh, I see! So, you're hoping he'll keep it tucked away as a special item? Who knew you had such a clever strategy, Aveline?"

Aveline sighed. "You're overthinking it, Selena."

After confirming the size with the store assistant, Aveline paid for the shirt.

Meanwhile, on the upper level of the mall, Lucas stood by the railing, watching Aveline in the men's store below. His expression was unreadable, but there was something thoughtful in his gaze.

men's store?" he asked, his voice low

Lucas expected an answer, Desmond ventured a guess, "Maybe

the suggestion. He glanced at Desmond, "You'll get a bonus this

earned a bonus just for

until Aveline and Selena left the store. Only then did

was about to

asked, "So, what's the plan for your birthday this year? Last time you vanished, and no one could track you down to celebrate. We need to make sure it's done right this

Lucas responded indifferently, "Whatever."

chuckled. "Alright, I'll make whatever

a brief

off in Lucas's tone, teased, "Are you high on drugs?

like Aaron could guess his mood so

good mood, let the comment slide, replying, "How's your engagement to Rina

groaned. "Don't get me started. It's