After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Chapter 171

Aveline was startled.

Russell was nearby?

"Oh, okay."

After hanging up the phone, Aveline went to the door. Soon, the doorbell rang. She opened it to see Russell standing there with his signature purple hair. "Russ, you're here," Aveline said with a slight smile.

Russell smirked, his already strikingly handsome face becoming even more roguish. His captivating eyes seemed to draw people in. "What's going on?" Aveline let him in and briefly explained the situation.

Seeing the vegetables on the table, Russell raised an eyebrow. "So, you left the police station earlier because of this?"

Aveline nodded. "Yes."

Russell continued, "Why didn't you tell me when I asked?"

Aveline felt awkward and rubbed her nose. "I hoped this matter could be resolved quickly, but the police's efficiency isn't that high. I didn't want to carry this burden any longer, so I wanted to get to the bottom of She paused. "I thought it would be too much trouble to involve you, but now I have no choice."

"Alright, it's not a

up. "How long

results?"

"Hold on

out his phone and made a call. After talking for a while, he turned to her and

"That's wonderful, Russ. Thank

all the thanks I

how about I treat

so great about restaurant food?

stunned. That was easy

cooking isn't

the judge of how good

Aveline nodded. "Alright!"

had other ingredients on hand, so she

work. Russell settled into the dining room, where he could see Aveline bustling around in the kitchen. It felt...

the doorbell rang. Aveline went to answer it. It was the person Russell had contacted, who packed up the vegetables and took them away. Aveline returned to the kitchen to continue cooking. Russell crossed his arms and leaned against

The diamond stud in his left ear sparkled under the