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

Chapter 249

Lacas' body stiffened as he looked at her soft, warm smile, and his heart softened along with it.

"Alright."

"Mr. Tudor, you're so kind," Aveline said sweetly.

Rebecca was livid!

Her cousin had been right; this woman was nothing but a slut!

No way would she allow such a wretch to stay by Lucas' ide.

Lucas was hers!

'Dad, I want Lucas to keep me company for a while. It's my birthday today, so can we skip the boring business talk, please?" Rebecca clung to Reynold's arm, pouting.

Reynold looked at his daughter with fondness, gently tapping her nose. "Come on, sweetie. You're a big girl now. No need to hang onto Lucas like that, okay?"

"Alright, alright, I know," Rebecca replied, then turned to Lucas." Lucas, let's go outside, okay? My garden is beautiful, and I haven't shown it to anyone else. I just want to share it with you!"

Reynold added, "Lucas, it's Rebecca's birthday today. Let's not discuss business. You young people should go have fun. No need to stay with. me."

Lucas nodded slightly. "Alright, Mr. Thompson."

Rebecca immediately tried to take Lucas' arm, but Aveline, quick and agile, beat her to it.

Rebecca was so angry she was gnashing her teeth, but with Lucas there, she couldn't show it.

Outside the villa, Rebecca excitedly talked to Lucas about the rose

beside it, like a

you help me put it on?" She handed the box to Lucas, her

worn by the one who receives it. My job was just

no, I want you to put it on me," Rebecca pouted, grabbing Lucas' other hand

said, "Rebecca, you should know that

"So what? People can get divorced even after getting married. Besides, I know you don't really like her. You're only staying

woman like that doesn't deserve you. You

knew that Aveline

know, deliberately saying those things to embarrass Aveline. Her cousin had already told her about Aveline's identity, that she

at Aveline with disdain in her

an adult now. You should understand what it means to have boundaries.

stunned, not expecting his tone to become so serious. She felt incredibly wronged. "Lucas, how

be so kind

also taken aback, not expecting Lucas to say such things. Was he...defending her? She lowered

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felt a moment of confusion before refocusing

and powerful, easily attracting

yet, this remarkable man

she nor Rebecca seemed to be

in love, only the beloved one

Who allowed you to come

Aveline was startled by Rebecca's sudden outburst. Before she could react, Rebecca shoved

brows furrowed as she looked at Rebecca. "I am Mr.