After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 1044

“Hmm, you’re right. I’ll talk to your brother and see what he thinks,” Wilfried said thoughtfully.

Aveline nodded and went on her way.

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In the study, Gernard sat on the sofa, a mischievous grin plastered on his face. “Brother, why didn’t you let me finish? I was about to spill the best part.”

Gavin ignored him and pulled out a document, handing it over. “Take a look at this. If everything’s in order, you’ll be leaving the day after tomorrow.”

“What’s this?” Gernard blinked, taking the file and flipping it open.

His eyes widened as he scanned the pages.

He shot up from his seat, staring at Gavin in disbelief. “Wait, you’re serious? You’re actually sending me to South Africa? Do people live there? When did we even expand into that region?”

Gavin, seated in his leather chair, remained cold and composed. “Recently.”

Gernard’s face twisted in disbelief. After a long pause, he finally blurted out, “No way. I’m not going.”

Gavin’s gaze flickered over to him, calm but stern. “You don’t have to go.”

Gernard, sensing danger, immediately became wary. “If I don’t go, who are you sending?”

“I’ll go,” Gavin said casually, “and you’ll stay here to manage the Cooper family’s affairs in Larbor City.”

Gernard stared at him, dumbfounded. “Wait, so my options are either South Africa or taking over the entire Cooper business while you’re gone?”

Gavin didn’t respond, but his silence spoke volumes.

“Great,” Gernard muttered, collapsing back onto the sofa. “South Africa or running the family business. Just great. Can’t I just be left alone and live the quiet life of a happy slacker?”

“Cooper family doesn’t support freeloaders,” Gavin said flatly, clearly aware of what his brother had been thinking.

Gernard sighed, utterly defeated. “You’re giving me no choice.”

Gavin glanced at him. “You don’t have much time to decide.”