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

Russell instinctively wanted to go after her, but Aaron stepped in, blocking his path.

"Mr. Skyler, didn't you notice she just turned you down? Chasing after her now would make you seem desperate," Aaron remarked with a smirk.

Russell's tone was cold. "What does this have to do with you?"

Aaron raised an eyebrow. "How does it not? They're still married, and she's my friend's wife. With my friend lying in a hospital bed, I can't just stand by and watch you try to steal her away."

He looked Russell up and down with disdain, his voice laced with contempt. "Let's be real-if it were someone decent trying to win her over, I might step back. But you? Juggling Rina to secure your spot in the Skyler family while cozying up to Aveline doesn't that make you feel even a little bit disgusted?"

Russell's expression darkened further.

Aaron patted his shoulder, adding, "I've seen some low moves in my time, but you, Russell, take the cake."

With that, Aaron turned and walked away, feeling quite satisfied with himself. He couldn't wait to brag to Lucas about his "heroic" deeds.

Russell's hands clenched into tight fists at his sides.

his eyes briefly to collect himself

he answered, his voice now calm

I

just having breakfast. I'll be back soon," Russell replied, sitting down in the spot where Aveline had been and ordering the same breakfast she

as if mimicking Aveline's actions would somehow bring

he had worked so hard to achieve. But after all the effort he had

now, how could he give it

so easily?

gotten his revenge; he couldn't afford to let go of what he had. He had to rely on external forces to achieve his goals faster. Once he was done, he could openly pursue Aveline. A flash of

...

she saw Selena poking her head out

eat?" Aveline asked,

I just got up and now that I'm hungry, I decided to

off her

"I came back since there wasn't much else to

was the right choice; otherwise, how would I get to eat your pasta? It's