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.

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

supposed to know? But seeing Lucas expected an answer, Desmond ventured a guess, "Maybe she's buying something for you? Your

slightly at the suggestion. He glanced at Desmond, "You'll

eyes widened in surprise. He earned a bonus just for guessing right? That was

left the store. Only then did he turn

to leave, and he answered

for your birthday this year? Last time you vanished, and no

Lucas responded indifferently, "Whatever."

"Alright, I'll make

gave a brief

in Lucas's tone, teased, "Are you

close friend like Aaron could guess his mood so accurately,

comment slide, replying, "How's your engagement to Rina

started. It's a nightmare. My