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

"But you once said you loved me."

Lucas' gaze was unwavering as if he wouldn't rest until he got an answer.

Aveline sighed helplessly and asked, "Do you have any other requests?"

She was referring to his ideas for the design.

Lucas remained silent.

Seeing that he had nothing more to add, Aveline said, "If there's nothing else, I'll start taking measurements."

She needed to verify the dimensions against the plans to ensure everything was accurate before she could begin drafting the blueprints.

Pulling out her measuring tools, she got to work. The plot of land was enormous, and she spent the entire afternoon measuring just half of it. She'd have to return the next morning to finish the job. Wiping the sweat from her forehead, she recorded the data and prepared to leave.

The Porsche was still parked at the entrance. Lucas was sitting inside, having spent the entire afternoon there while she worked. Aveline couldn't help but think he must be incredibly bored. Since he hadn't left yet, she approached the car and asked, "Lucas, could you give me a ride?"

Lucas had taken off his sunglasses, holding a cigarette between his fingers. He glanced at her, his expression unreadable.

After a long afternoon of work, Aveline was covered in dust, but her eyes were still bright.

He replied, "Two hundred dollars for the ride."

never mind then," Aveline said, turning away. There was a bus stop nearby, and she could easily take the bus home. Lucas didn't stop her. He simply watched her through the rearview mirror, his gaze growing even more

...

returned home, she was

"I'll order takeout. After you eat,

"I'll take

"Go ahead."

came out drying her hair with

then, her phone rang. Glancing at the screen, she

pressed her lips

voice came through. "I've got some

tell me over the

insisted, "It'll be more effective if we

with that, he

Selena must have felt before. No doubt about

the bedroom, Selena called her over. "Come on, dinner's

"You go ahead. I need to step out for a

"Where are you

Aveline replied wearily, "Downstairs."

exasperation. "What does that nuisance want with you now? He just won't let up, will he?" Aveline sighed. "I wish I

reached downstairs,