After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas withdrew his cold gaze and said, "Get back to work."

Desmond hesitated for a moment and then spoke, "Mr. Tudor, there's a message from the main house. Madam Barbara wants to see you." Lucas remained indifferent. "Okay."

He only gave a curt acknowledgment without indicating whether he would go or not.

Desmond carefully continued, "Mr. Tudor, no matter what Madam Barbara has done, she's getting on in years, and her health isn't what it used to be. She just wants to see you... Perhaps you should consider-" Lucas glanced at him. "You're so diligent. Should I give you a raise?"

Desmond was taken aback at first, then chuckled awkwardly. "Actually, there's no need for that trouble. A bit more in the year-end bonus would do."

"You've got some nerve," Lucas said coolly.

Desmond grinned. "Mr. Tudor, I'm just saying. You don't have to take it seriously. I've got things to do, so I'll be going now."

Before Lucas had a chance to get angry, Desmond made a quick exit!

Lucas' eyes returned to the document in front of him, but no matter how long he stared, he couldn't seem to focus on a single word.

...

Aveline had been busy all afternoon, and just before the end of the day, she called Lucas again.

This time, he answered.

When will you send

replied, "I'm not feeling well. Maybe in

suggested, "You could send someone

anyone else.

Aveline was speechless.

briefly, ready

said, "Grandma wants to

hostility toward her, she replied, "You should go. I wouldn't want to ruin

left. Seeing her

silent and wondered, "Who

always been like this completely lacking

the time and

"I'll send someone to pick

agreed and

She gathered her things and headed out. As she stepped out, she saw Sidney coming

you back?" Aveline asked,