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.

lights gathered like a river of stars-a breathtaking

drifting down, creating a

softened, her mood feeling

up and saw her slender

gaze grew even darker,

a straight back. Her waist curved in naturally before flowing into her hips, and her long legs extended beneath her small leather shoes. She looked beautiful and poised. Unable to resist, Lucas set his pen down and walked over, wrapping his arms around

Aveline's body stiffened.

hands in front of her, pulling her close against his chest, his chin resting on her shoulder. His voice was

spoke his thoughts directly, letting her know his feelings. It was better than hiding behind half-truths and making things worse. He no longer wanted to think about the past every

this isn't good for either of us. The more you want, the more unwilling and resentful you might feel in

herself as much as to

been holding onto all this time, yet here she was, finding herself drawn back by the slightest hint of warmth. What had all her previous resolve been for, then? What about all

and then he suddenly asked, "Aveline,

trembled just a