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.

the food and poured her some

finally spoke, "I must

calmly. "Why are

gazed at her deeply and said, "Because I truly want you to divorce Lucas. He's

Aveline continued, "As you wished, Lucas and I are divorced. We got the divorce

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

took out the divorce

but he

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

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

immediately sent a message to Lucas, informing him of

said to Gernard

filled with things he wanted to say,

"If you ever need anything, feel free to

Aveline replied, dabbing her mouth with a napkin, her tone calm.

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

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