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 her

took a few sips, he finally spoke, "I must start by apologizing. I'm

at him calmly. "Why are you

truly want you to divorce Lucas.

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 you tell me where Annie is?"

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

took out the divorce

reach for it, but

for a long while. Aveline

taken to a halfway rehabilitation center in the suburbs. It's in a remote area, set up by people from

message to Lucas,

Aveline said to Gernard and

wanted to say, but now he couldn't utter a

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

calm. Td rather

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

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