What did he take her for?

Her heart ached as if it were being torn apart, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Seeing the tears in her eyes, Lucas' gaze deepened, but his expression grew even colder. "I have my reasons. Not telling you was to protect you."

"Hah!"

Aveline scoffed, holding back her tears, her tone turning icy. "Let me tell you, I won't divorce you. Don't even think about it!"

She turned and walked away.

"You wouldn't want to lose this job, would you?"

Behind her, his cold voice rang out. "You're an orphan who struggled to establish yourself in this city. This job must mean a lot to you."

Aveline glared at him. "What are you trying to do?"

Lucas replied, "Sign the divorce papers. My previous offer still stands."

He was threatening her!

Aveline's hands trembled with anger. If he weren't so far away, she might have slapped him across the face!

"Lucas, you're despicable!"

time? Or was he always this cold, and the past year

tissue, walked over to her, and

filled with stubbornness. "Go

Divorce? Not a chance!

out of the office,

hand froze in mid-air, his handsome face

intercom on his desk.

memories of Aveline patiently teaching him sign language

couldn't bring himself

came the cautious voice of his

"Nothing."

his

...

to her, she just smiled and brushed

at her desk, carefully thinking about what

her into a divorce, she could go public with their relationship, make a big scene, and let everyone know he was her husband. Wouldn't

a change

anymore. Was there any point

did he get to change his mind so easily? Would staying loyal to one

here for

the afternoon, Lucas's personal assistant,

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