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.

ordered the food and poured

finally spoke, "I must start

at him calmly. "Why

deeply and said, "Because I truly

it was for his sister? Aveline continued, "As you wished, Lucas and I

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

took out

it, but he could tell Aveline wasn't

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

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

immediately sent a message to Lucas, informing him of Annie's

Aveline said to Gernard and

filled with things he wanted to say,

"If you ever need

mouth with a napkin, her tone calm. Td rather not trouble you especially since the cost

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

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