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

Chapter 266

Brian shook his head vigorously.

"No, you've got it wrong. The reason I respect Miss Winter so much is because she saved Mr. Tudor back then, even losing a leg in the process. Doesn't a woman like that deserve to be cherished?" Desmond scrutinized him for a moment before abruptly asking, "So, you think they've managed to deceive everyone?"

Brian was taken aback. "What do you mean by that?"

Desmond shook his head in exasperation. "If you don't get it, forget it."

He turned to leave but stopped after a few steps, looking back at Brian with a serious expression. "Make sure to protect Miss Young. If you don't, your life will be on the line." With Brian still looking confused, Desmond walked away again.

Brian stood there, stunned for a long moment before collecting himself. Lucas' request to protect Aveline resonated deeply. He was prepared to defend her with his life if needed. After this incident, he understood his role clearly. He was just a subordinate, and his life belonged to Lucas. All he needed to do was follow Lucas' orders. Nothing else mattered.

Aveline was awakened by her phone ringing.

She groggily answered, "Hello?"

excited voice came through, and she

her eyes.

meticulous care, even

+15 BONUS

Selena said dramatically.

"Just don't let Aaron hear you say that, or he'll give you

treating you to a big meal to

puzzled. "Hmm? Why

briefly explained

Selena exclaimed after hearing the story. "He single-handedly

at the corner of her lips. "I

before Selena's voice came again. "My dear Ave, have you fallen for him again?" Aveline sighed and got up abruptly. "Can we not talk about such scary things so early in the morning? It's ruining my good mood!" Selena replied,

is enough. It's good that you're thinking