After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"Hmm, you're right. I'll talk to your brother and see what he thinks," Wilfried said thoughtfully.

Aveline nodded and went on her way.

...

In the study, Gernard sat on the sofa, a mischievous grin plastered on his face. "Brother, why didn't you let me finish? I was about to spill the best part."

Gavin ignored him and pulled out a document, handing it over. "Take a look at this. If everything's in order, you'll be leaving the day after tomorrow."

"What's this?" Gernard blinked, taking the file and flipping it open..

His eyes widened as he scanned the pages.

He shot up from his seat, staring at Gavin in disbelief. "Wait, you're serious? You're actually sending me to South Africa? Do people live there? When did we even expand into that region?" Gavin, seated in his leather chair, remained cold and composed. "Recently."

Gernard's face twisted in disbelief. After a long pause, he finally blurted out, "No way. I'm not going."

Gavin's gaze flickered over to him, calm but stern. "You don't have to go."

sensing danger, immediately became wary. "If I don't go, who are

casually, "and you'll stay here

so my options are either South Africa or taking

but his silence spoke

the sofa. "South Africa or running the family business. Just great. Can't I just be left alone and live the quiet life of a happy slacker?" "Cooper family doesn't support freeloaders," Gavin said flatly, clearly aware of what his brother had been

utterly defeated. "You're giving me

glanced at him. "You don't have much time to

heavy sigh. "Fine, I'll

and walked toward the study door. Just before leaving, he glanced back at

your little secret. Think you silence me? No chance With that,

in his jaw tightening

privacy in this family," he thought, his mind briefly flashing back

he shook off the thought,

...

out of the study, he was greeted by Wilfried walking up

Gernard greeted, ready