Divorced

Chapter 623

Aveline hesitated, suddenly considering a possibility she hadn’t thought of before. Could Lucas have secretly arranged for her protection? Maybe those two men were actually there to keep an eye on her.

Her feelings grew more complicated.

Selena chimed in, “Even if he’s trying to protect you, Aveline, it’s likely for his

own reasons.”

Aveline sighed. “I just don’t get it.”

“What don’t you get?”

“I don’t understand what he really wants,” Aveline said with a hint of frustration. “When I was by his side, he was always unpredictable. But now that I’m not around, he seems to be even more intense.”

She suddenly turned to Selena. “Do you think there’s really something wrong with him?”

Selena laughed at her comment. “Well, if you put it that way, maybe he does have some issues.”

After all, how else could you explain his constant mood swings and erratic behavior?

Aveline shook her head. “Forget it. I won’t overthink it. Once I finish the design for his villa, I can finally walk away.”

Selena nodded. “Yeah, no need to dwell on it.

After that unsettling experience, Aveline made sure never to stay late at the office again. She shut down her computer and left promptly at the end of each workday. And the strange man who had scared her so much never reappeared.

One day, she received a call from Yvonne. She was surprised–members of the Tudor family rarely contacted her, mostly because they looked down on her. But why was Yvonne suddenly reaching out?

“Hello?” Aveline answered the call.

Yvonne’s warm voice came through, “Aveline, are you busy?”

“Not really. What’s up, Madam Yvonne?” Aveline replied.

Yvonne laughed softly. “Well, Lucas‘ birthday is coming up soon, and I’m thinking of getting him a gift. If you have ome time, would you come along and help me pick something out?”

Lucas‘ birthday? Aveline’s eyelashes fluttered slightly. “Sorry, Madam Yvonne, I’ve been really busy lately. I don’t think I’ll have time.”

Yvonne seemed a bit surprised but responded politely, “Alright then, take

care.

After ending the call, Yvonne sat in her beautifully decorated parlor, lost in thought. Had Aveline really moved on from Lucas? If that were the case, how would the next steps of her plan unfold?

Pondering the situation, Yvonne decided to send a message to Russell.

Aveline and Selena had plans to grab some steaks, but halfway there, Aveline received a call from Russell.

“Hey, Russ,” Aveline answered, her tone immediately more relaxed.

Russell asked, “What are you up to?”

“I’m heading out to dinner with Selena. Want to join us?” Aveline offered. From NôvelDrama.Org.

Russell teased, “If it’s not your cooking, I’ll pass.”

Aveline chuckled. “We’re just going for some steaks.”

“Sounds good. Enjoy. I just wanted to let you know my birthday is coming

up, and I’m having a party. Do you want to come?” Russell asked.

Without hesitation, Aveline replied, “Of course, I wouldn’t miss it.”

Russell laughed. “Great, I’ll be looking forward to it.”

After she hung up, Selena asked, “What was that about?”

Aveline explained, “Russell’s birthday is coming up soon, and he invited me to his party. I’ll need to pick out a gift for him after we eat.”

“Sounds like a plan,” Selena agreed.

After their meal, they headed straight to the mall. Once they reached the men’s section, Selena quickly pulled Aveline into a clothing store.

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