Aveline thought this over and spoke directly, "If it's about the situation between him and me, you don't need to say more. I can handle my own affairs." Gernard fell silent.

He had indeed come for that reason.

With the uproar surrounding Lucas' altercation, he had intended to persuade Aveline once more. But hearing her distant tone, he felt a faint, inexplicable discomfort. A sense of unease that he couldn't quite understand. Seeing his silence, Aveline continued, "If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now. I'm at work."

Gernard replied, "Alright, as long as you know what you're doing. I was just thinking, you were so eager to divorce before but couldn't find a way, and now there's an opportunity right in front of you. I just wanted to help. But it's your decision. I won't disturb you any further. Goodbye.'

He hung up the phone.

A faint trace of mockery flashed in Aveline's eyes.

To help Juliet, Gernard really could say anything. Anyone who didn't know better might have thought he was genuinely concerned for her.

Aveline put her phone down, refocusing her attention on her computer. She tried to immerse herself in her work, and by the time she finished, it was already the end of the day.

the building and immediately saw a handsome man leaning

wore a black coat over a royal blue suit, his tie impeccably neat. His tall,

puzzled as she asked, "Why are

"To pick you

in her heart, Aveline asked, "Weren't you being bullied? You seem

being bullied, would I need to shed

Aveline responded, "Not necessarily."

"If you think I need to cry to prove I've been bullied,

got into the passenger seat and

car was warm, and his eyes stayed fixed on her.

"What's wrong?"

noticed his gaze and asked,

called me so many times; you must be very concerned about my situation giving you a good look so you can

blinked. "You're quite good at creating drama for

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