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

Aveline smiled slightly and said, "I've been good, just busy."

Gernard gazed at her and remarked, "You seem to have lost some weight."

Aveline touched her face. "Really? Well, in that case, I won't have to go on a diet."

Gernard wanted to say more, but he suddenly realized this conversation seemed a bit too intimate. Thinking about what his sister intended to do, he sighed softly in his heart. He glanced at the two lawyers. "You all continue; I won't disturb you." With that, he made a move to leave.

"You aren't disturbing us," Aveline interjected.

For some reason, she suddenly wanted Gernard to stay, to hear what was to be discussed next. It felt as if having him around provided a sense of security. This feeling was strange, catching her off guard, but she had already spoken. Gernard decided not to leave. "Very well, I will be there at court tomorrow too, so don't worry."

"Alright." Aveline nodded.

As the two lawyers continued speaking, Aveline listened attentively while Gernard occasionally added a word or two.

The meal passed quickly.

they finally exited the private room, the door to the room next door also opened. A group of men, with fawning smiles on their faces, surrounded

Aveline's expression froze. He

briefly, his expression cold, then looked away, continuing downstairs with the other

"What's going on

saw.

concern in his eyes. He reached out and patted

him a faint

on the stairs. Aveline instinctively

radiating an intense coldness. His gaze landed directly on Gernard's hand, which rested on Aveline's shoulder, making

BUMS

to Gernard's face. "So, this is why you missed today's meeting-because

Gernard's brows furrowed,

wanting to