NovelEnglishUnder Aveline's expectant gaze, Lucas picked up the divorce agreement and tore it to shreds.
Aveline's disappointment was evident, and she added with a hint of regret, "You know, it costs a lot to make copies of these." She gave him a disapproving look. "If you didn't want to sign, you could've just handed it back to me." Lucas was speechless.
He stared at her blankly, only to watch as she pulled another divorce agreement out of her bag.
"Want to sign this one?" Her clear eyes met his, waiting for his response.
Lucas' mouth twitched as he asked, "How many copies of this do you have?" Aveline replied, "Not too many, just about a hundred." Lucas was at a loss for words.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGreat. The whole situation felt eerily familiar as if it had happened before.
Aveline sighed softly. "You know, it would be so much easier if you just signed. Then we wouldn't have to keep dragging this out." Ignoring her, Lucas simply asked, "Where's the food?" Aveline handed him the lunchbox.
Lucas began eating without a word.
Aveline tidied up the torn pieces of paper and threw them into the trash, then sat nearby, continuing to talk about the benefits of divorce.
She had made it a habit to bring up the topic every tshe visited.
At first, Lucas found her chatter annoying, frowning but never telling her to leave. It was as if, as long as she stayed, she could say whatever she wanted. Over time, he grew accustomed to her ramblings, feeling more and more at ease with each passing day.
Aveline suddenly spoke up as she watched his handsprofile, "Lucas, if I fell in love with someone else, would you agree to the divorce?" Lucas paused in his eating, then asked, "Who have you fallen for?" "If it's not Russell, then it must be Sidney. Have you really fallen for Sidney?" Lucas thought as his grip on his utensil tightened, his expression growing colder. Yet, he fought to keep his emotions in check.
Aveline calmly replied, "Just answer the question." "No," Lucas responded icily. "If you cheat during our marriage, I can sue you for damages. I doubt the money you have would be enough to cover it Aveline rolled her eyes.
He really had found a way to deal with her.
Now he was even eyeing the money she had set aside for her new life! That money was her lifeline-she couldn't let him take it.
The room fell silent.
Just then, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw that it was Selena calling. "Hello?" Aveline answered the call.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSelena's voice was urgent. "Ave, you need to get back here! That man from before showed up again, and it seemed like he really lost his memory. He's just standing at the entrance of the complex, looking so pitiful, like a lost puppy." Aveline's brows furrowed as she stood up. "Alright, I'm heading back now."
Selena urged her, "Yeah, hurry back. If you bring another man home,t'l drive that jerk Lucas crazy." Aveline didn't waste twith unnecessary words and hung upt phone, Teaving without so much as a e at Lucas.
MS The food in front of him looked delicious, but Lucas suddenly lost his appetite.
She really might have feelings for Sidney.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have asked such a question.
The thought of that worthless man made Lucas frown in disgust How could she be interested in Sidney? He dialed Maria's number. "Did you fire Sidney yet?" he asked coldly as soon as she picked up.
Maria hesitated before replying, "Boss, if I recall correctly, I refused your order the last tyou asked." X
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