After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 734

Aveline froze for a moment. It was true—she no longer had the same reaction around him. But that didn’t justify his behavior.

She turned away from his breath, trying to calm herself down. "That’s because I was ill before. I have recovered since then."

Lucas gazed deeply at her. "So, are you willing to accept me now?"

"No." Aveline's answer was immediate.

Lucas’ breath hitched, his eyes darkening further, like an impenetrable night. "Aveline, do you know? Many times, I don’t want to care about what you think or how you feel. I just want to take you, keep you trapped by my side."

His low, magnetic voice broke the silence after a long pause.

"You..." A hint of anger flashed in Aveline's eyes, but it was mixed with a sense of helpless frustration. If he really did that, there seemed to be nothing she could do. Even resisting would be futile.

"But I’m afraid you’ll hate me," Lucas said, his hand gently caressing her face. He leaned in and kissed her lips again, a quick movement that caught Aveline off guard.

Her eyelashes fluttered violently.

Then, Lucas released her.

In the darkness, his tall figure moved toward the elevator.

It wasn’t until the elevator doors closed that Aveline felt like a deflated balloon, her limbs suddenly weak. She quickly opened her door and entered her apartment, collapsing on the sofa, utterly exhausted, with no confidence left for tomorrow's court session.

If he didn't appear in court, then their relationship...

Feeling a surge of frustration, Aveline ran her hands through her hair.

Just then, her phone suddenly rang.

"I'm here," Aveline replied, "What happened?"

Zachary answered, "A group of bodyguards just arrived outside saying they're looking for someone. It took a lot of effort to keep them out, but I have a feeling they're here for Madam Hilda. Aveline, what do we do now?"

What to do?

What could they do now?

Hilda's condition was clearly off—something must have happened to her, or she wouldn't have fled like this. And those people looking for her… if they found her, they certainly wouldn't let her go.

Then, the truth about her origins would remain a secret forever.

Aveline made up her mind and said, "I'm heading to Arthur Town right now. Make sure to hide Hilda well. Don't let anyone find her!"