After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 596

“Pfft…” Selena couldn’t hold back her laughter, bursting out at Lucas’s audacity.

She glanced at Sidney and asked, "Do you think he's dreaming too?"

Sidney offered a faint smile, keeping his reaction subtle.

Lucas ignored the two of them, his intense gaze fixed solely on Aveline.

The elevator doors had closed, and it continued its ascent.

"I never said I’d invite you," Aveline stated firmly.

Lucas’ handsome face remained indifferent. "Oh? Well, it’s not too late to say it now."

Selena suddenly turned to Sidney and asked, "Are all men this thick-skinned?"

Sidney responded, "Not all of us."

Selena rubbed her chin thoughtfully. "Or maybe it’s selective hearing? They just ignore what they don’t want to hear."

Sidney remained silent this time, perhaps because there was some truth to it.

Lucas’ sharp gaze shifted to Selena, who met his stare without backing down, even lifting her chin defiantly. However, Lucas’s imposing presence was overwhelming, and despite her initial bravado, Selena soon averted her eyes, feeling the pressure.

A hint of disdain flickered in Lucas’ eyes as he was about to say something, but the elevator doors opened.

Aveline quickly stepped out, brushing past him without a word, with Selena and Sidney following closely behind her.

Lucas watched as they all entered Aveline’s apartment, his expression growing colder.

One Russell wasn’t enough; now Sidney too?

“Aveline, you certainly know how to attract attention!” Lucas thought.

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