Divorced

Chapter 659

Lucas had been staying there for a week. Aside from the first night when he caused a bit of a stir by deliberately entering Aveline’s bathroom, nothing else of note had happened since. The few of them managed to coexist peacefully.

Selena had truly mastered the art of ignoring him, treating Lucas like just another tenant.

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Lucas spent his days either exercising or reading, carrying himself with the laid–back air of someone who had already retired.

Even though the Tudor family was in the process of merging with DK Enterprises, he seemed completely unbothered, as if DK Enterprises wasn’t the product of his hard work and dedication.

Aveline watched the news and her emotions conflicted.

After graduating college, she began working at DK Enterprises and grew deeply attached to the company. If it hadn’t been for everything that happened later, she would never have left so easily.

She felt so affected by the situation, so why was Lucas so indifferent?

Unable to hold back any longer, she knocked on his door. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Come in.”

His deep, pleasant voice reached her.

Aveline hesitated for a moment before pushing the door open and walking in. By now, she could walk much more smoothly.

Lucas was sitting in a chair, reading a book. When he saw her enter, he raised an eyebrow slightly. “A rare guest,” he remarked, his voice low, his gaze intense as he looked at her.

Standing by the door, Aveline asked, “Lucas, what exactly are you doing?”

Lucas‘ sharp eyebrows arched slightly. “What are you referring to?”

Aveline pressed on, “DK Enterprises is about to merge with the Tudor family. Once the merger is complete, DK Enterprises will no longer exist. Are you really just going to watch it happen?”

A faint, amused smile tugged at Lucas‘ lips. “If I’m not watching it happen, should I close my eyes? I suppose that’s an option too.”

Aveline was speechless.

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She pressed her lips together, suddenly feeling that her question had been unnecessary.

Without another word, she turned to leave.

“Aveline.”

The deep, soothing voice of the man behind her stopped her in her tracks.

She paused. “What is it?”

Lucas asked, “Do you care about DK Enterprises?”

The fact that he had uncovered the secret she tried to keep hidden made her brow furrow. “I was just asking casually. If you, the boss, don’t care, why should 1, a former employee?”

With that, she left without looking back.

She regretted it immediately.

She shouldn’t have come to ask him anything. They should’ve just continued in this uneasy peace until the court hearing. They could have kept their distance, avoiding any interaction until everything was finally over.

Lucas kept his eyes fixed on the door, a flicker of emotión passing through his sharp gaze. His lips curved slightly, but after a moment, he returned to his book.

That afternoon, Aveline received a call from Yvonne.

Yvonne got straight to the point. “Aveline, it’s been a while. Have you given it any more thought?”

Aveline sat on the balcony, looking out at the gloomy sky. For some reason, an inexplicable unease stirred within her.

“Mrs. Tudor, I can’t go through with something like this.”

Yvonne sighed softly. “I figured as much. You’re too kind, but it’s a shame that Lucas hurt you so deeply. You’ve been through so much.”

Her tone was full of pity and concern as if she genuinely sympathized with Aveline’s situation.

But Aveline’s eyes remained cold. “Is there anything else, Mrs. Tudor?”

Yvonne responded gently, “How is your recovery going?”

Aveline replied, “I’m almost fully recovered.”

“That’s good to hear. I won’t disturb your rest any longer. Goodbye.”

Yvonne ended the call, and Aveline leaned back, exhaling a long breath.

“Why didn’t you accept her proposal?”

Lucas‘ voice suddenly came from behind her, his tone devoid of any noticeable emotion.

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