After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Aveline looked at him and said, "But I don't need you by my side."

Lucas reached out and tapped her forehead lightly. "Aveline, where did you learn this from? You just asked me to help investigate, and now you're saying you don't need me?" Aveline pulled back a little and replied, "Aren't you expecting something in return?"

If he didn't want anything, maybe she could believe his words. But his intentions were too obvious. She couldn't trust him.

A flicker of exasperation passed through Lucas' sharp eyes. "The only thing I want in return is for you to become addicted to my body and my capability in bed."

Aveline stared at him, utterly stunned.

Was he serious?

"What's with that look?" Lucas guessed what she was thinking from her expression. "Did you think I only cared about my own pleasure?"

He leaned in closer, his deep, magnetic voice dangerously seductive. "Aveline, be honest with yourself-haven't I always made sure you were satisfied first before thinking of myself?" Aveline felt her ears burning, avoiding his gaze. "In any case, there's no future for us."

Lucas' eyes lingered on the flush of her ears. He didn't argue. Whether there was a future or not-that was something they could figure out in time.

Besides, her blushing and flustered reaction was a promising sign. He wasn't in a hurry; he could wait patiently.

teasing you. Are you feeling any discomfort?" he asked as he started to gather up the lunch

head. "No, I'm

broken, and aside from feeling a bit weak, she had no other

me check your temperature," Lucas said, reaching out toward

back, her clear eyes

you think you could stop me?" Aveline

you," Lucas replied, determined. He reached out, placing the back of his hand against her forehead and his

no fever,"

Aveline was speechless.

What a weirdo.

completing her discharge paperwork, Aveline headed straight back

overseeing the work nearby. When he saw her return, he stood up

good to

sigh of relief and

this

to stay a