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

Lucas withdrew his cold gaze and said, "Get back to work."

Desmond hesitated for a moment and then spoke, "Mr. Tudor, there's a message from the main house. Madam Barbara wants to see you." Lucas remained indifferent. "Okay."

He only gave a curt acknowledgment without indicating whether he would go or not.

Desmond carefully continued, "Mr. Tudor, no matter what Madam Barbara has done, she's getting on in years, and her health isn't what it used to be. She just wants to see you... Perhaps you should consider-" Lucas glanced at him. "You're so diligent. Should I give you a raise?"

Desmond was taken aback at first, then chuckled awkwardly. "Actually, there's no need for that trouble. A bit more in the year-end bonus would do."

"You've got some nerve," Lucas said coolly.

Desmond grinned. "Mr. Tudor, I'm just saying. You don't have to take it seriously. I've got things to do, so I'll be going now."

Before Lucas had a chance to get angry, Desmond made a quick exit!

Lucas' eyes returned to the document in front of him, but no matter how long he stared, he couldn't seem to focus on a single word.

...

Aveline had been busy all afternoon, and just before the end of the day, she called Lucas again.

This time, he answered.

villa. When will you

"I'm not feeling well. Maybe in a little

send someone

responded, "I don't trust anyone else. I have to inspect

Aveline was speechless.

ready to

suddenly said, "Grandma

hesitated. Remembering Barbara's hostility toward her, she replied, "You should go.

time left. Seeing her now might

"Who talks

been like this

glanced at the time and

send someone to pick

agreed and

downstairs. She gathered her things and

are you back?" Aveline asked,

relief. "I heard there were a few incidents here earlier. Knowing you hadn't left yet, I wanted to come up and check if you were still busy was worried something might have happened to

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