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.

food and poured her some

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

looked at him calmly. "Why

at her deeply and said, "Because I truly want

he? Couldn't admit that it was for his sister? Aveline continued, "As

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

took out

it, but he

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

to a halfway rehabilitation center in the suburbs. It's in a

a message to Lucas, informing him of

Aveline said to Gernard

wanted

speak, "If you

replied, dabbing her mouth with a napkin, her tone calm. Td rather not trouble you especially

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

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