After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

Lucas responded in a calm, low voice, "You won't get that chance in this lifetime."

Selena huffed. "You better hope so!"

She lifted her chin defiantly and then playfully winked at Aveline.

Aveline smiled softly, a hint of exasperation in her eyes. When would these two ever stop bickering?

Once they arrived at the mall, Selena dragged Aveline into a whirlwind shopping spree. Whatever caught their eye, they bought-no hesitation, no restraint. It felt exhilarating to indulge so freely!

Lucas followed quietly behind them, occasionally making a few phone calls and handling work without missing a beat.

After shopping all morning, the group started to feel tired. Selena led Aveline into a restaurant across the street.

been a while since you've been back-want a taste of home?" Selena asked, grinning while flipping through the menu. Aveline nodded. "Yeah, I've been craving it.

you order," Selena said, handing her the menu before excusing

downstairs to the one on the ground floor. As she came out, she noticed a familiar figure sitting at a nearby table. A man with a brutish demeanor stood before her,

stepped closer, overhearing their

me whose bid gets accepted. I picked you because I'm doing you a favor. Don't act like you don't need it. Piss me off, and your family will get nothing!" The man's voice was loud

brow furrowed in

project, and they sent Jolie to

much for being the favored daughter,"

as they seemed if they

holding a hint of mockery as she looked at the man. "Oh? I wasn't aware that the Lowe family had the final say over this project. Should I

put in the most money, so, of course, we have the most control Your Quin family barely invested anything and you stift expect to have a say? Isn't that a bit

you, Jolie I'm even willing to cut you in on some profits. But don't push