Divorced

Chapter 601

“You!”

A flash of anger appeared in Aveline’s eyes, but it quickly faded away. After all, she was the one asking for. help. Even though the biggest villain was him, what could she do? He held the power, able to act as he pleased.

Aveline softened her stance and said, “Lucas, I’m begging you, can you stop targeting everyone else?”

Her tone was gentle, like a soft stream of water flowing over the heart, warm and comforting. She used to speak to him like this all the time. But it had been a long while since she last spoke to him this way.

Lucas tightened his grip on her chin and suddenly leaned in closer.

Aveline’s eyelashes fluttered twice, but she didn’t pull away. She thought he was about to do what he usually liked to do, but unexpectedly, he released her and said coldly, “Make me dinner.’

Feeling relieved, she nodded. “Alright.”

He just wanted her to cook; it wasn’t a challenge for her. She headed straight into the kitchen, using whatever ingredients were available, and started cooking.

Lucas stood by the kitchen door, his gaze growing darker and more intense as he watched her. He didn’t take his eyes off her the entire time she cooked.

When she finally placed the four dishes and soup on the table, she turned to him and asked, “Is this enough?”

Lucas walked over, seeing that all the dishes were his favorites. His expression shifted slightly. Was this intentional on her part, or was it a subconscious choice?

“Sit down and eat with me,” he said coolly.

Aveline nodded and sat down, eating slowly. The dining room was quiet for a moment.

After a long while, Lucas put down his utensils. Aveline immediately looked up at him, waiting for his next words. But Lucas didn’t speak. Instead, he turned and walked away, heading straight into the study.

Aveline let out a slight breath, tidied up the dining table and kitchen, then brewed some tea and quietly made her way to the study. This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Lucas was in the middle of a video conference, so Aveline silently set the teacup down and left He glanced at her, his eyes dark. How far was she willing to go for someone else?

room.

The video conference lasted two hours. When Lucas finally emerged, he found her sitting in the living room watching TV. The volume was turned down low, almost inaudible as if she was afraid of disturbing

him.

“Lucas, have you made up your mind?” Aveline asked directly when she saw him.

Lucas slid his hands into his pockets, his gaze lingering on her. “Does it mean you’ll do anything I ask?”

Aveline’s breath hitched slightly. “If I do it, will you stop?”

Lucas replied, “Not necessarily,”

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Aveline’s lips curled slightly. “I knew it–you’ve always been an untrustworthy, immoral person.”

Instead of getting angry at her insult, Lucas walked over and sat beside her.

“What are you watching?” he asked.

“A drama,” Aveline replied.

“What kind of drama?”

Lucas continued to make small talk, and Aveline responded, though her answers were curt. Strangely enough, the two ended up sitting in the living room together, watching an entire episode.

By then, it was late. Aveline yawned, stood up, and said, “If you haven’t made a decision today, I’ll ask you again tomorrow. Goodbye.”

With that, she turned to leave.

But suddenly, Lucas grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his arms. Holding her soft body close, his breath brushed against her neck.