After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Hearing her words, Gernard felt an inexplicable discomfort in his heart, but he had indeed come with an agenda.

He was silent for a moment, then asked, "How are things between you and Lucas?"

Of course, that was his motive.

Aveline gave a silent, mocking smile. "Mr. Cooper, I'm genuinely curious-why are you so determined to persuade me to divorce Lucas? Selena is my best friend, my family, but even she hasn't been constantly telling me to divorce him." Gernard sighed quietly. His intentions were too obvious, and he wasn't surprised she saw right through him.

"Can we meet?" he asked.

Aveline replied, "Where?"

She was eager to hear what shameless things Gernard might have to say this time. That way, she could completely give up any hope for the Cooper family.

At noon, they met at a restaurant.

When Aveline arrived, Gernard was already there.

had ordered the food and poured her some

took a few sips, he finally spoke, "I must start by

looked at him calmly. "Why are

said, "Because I truly want you to divorce Lucas.

but found none. He couldn't say it, could he? Couldn't admit that it was for his sister? Aveline continued, "As you wished, Lucas and I are divorced. We got the divorce certificate this morning. Now, can

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

she took out

didn't reach for it, but he could tell Aveline wasn't

speak for a long while. Aveline didn't rush him-she was hungry, so she ate her meal

while, Gernard finally said, "Annie was taken to a halfway rehabilitation center in the suburbs. It's in a remote area, set up by people from another city. It's not a

to Lucas, informing

said to Gernard

mind filled with things he wanted to say, but now he couldn't utter

a while, he managed to speak, "If you ever need anything, feel free to contact

dabbing her mouth with a napkin, her tone calm. Td

Gernard's face darkened. "Aveline..."