After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

As Aveline continued to adjust the blueprints and snack on the treats, the afternoon slipped away unnoticed.

The sky outside had grown dark, and the office lights were now aglow, snapping her back to reality.

She realized she had been there much longer than intended.

Logging out of her account, she shut down the laptop and stood up, glancing over at Lucas.

He was still engrossed in his work, his fingers holding a pen as he reviewed each page with a cold, focused expression.

Occasionally, he made notes in the margins.

Not wanting to disturb him, Aveline stretched her arms after sitting for so long, then quietly walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window to admire the night view outside.

The Tudor Group's location was undoubtedly the best, perched high enough to overlook most of the city.

sea of twinkling lights gathered like a

snowflakes were drifting down, creating a dreamlike

eyes softened, her mood feeling surprisingly

looked up and saw her slender but

gaze grew even darker,

a small frame, balanced bone structure, and a straight back. Her waist curved in naturally before flowing into her hips, and her long

Aveline's body stiffened.

hands in front of her, pulling her close against his chest, his chin resting

and making things worse. He no

slowly began to relax. Her tone was calm as she replied Lucas, this isn't good for either of us. The more you want, the more unwilling and resentful

was speaking to herself as much as

yet here she was, finding herself drawn back by the slightest hint of warmth. What had all her previous resolve

her words, Lucas' breath caught slightly, and then he suddenly asked, "Aveline, you're

trembled