After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 909

“What kind of deal did Miss Powell offer you?” Maria asked leisurely.

Sidney froze, surprise flashing in his eyes as he looked at her.

“Don’t look so shocked,” Maria said, flipping her hair with a casual grin. “I’ve got some connections in Cloudflare City now. The circle isn’t that big. I hear things when something stirs.”

Though his initial surprise faded, Sidney’s expression remained cold. “That’s none of your business.”

“Oh?” Maria raised an eyebrow, her gaze drifting from his face to admire her freshly manicured nails. “She wants a fake marriage to avoid an arranged one, right?”

Sidney’s face grew even colder. The idea that his private matters were so easily known left a bitter taste in his mouth.

“Sidney, are you really going to agree? You already don’t know what to do with me. How do you think you’ll handle the Powell family?”

She took a step closer, reaching up to touch his face.

Sidney quickly pulled away from her hand, his voice even frostier. “I told you, this has nothing to do with you.”

Maria smiled, her lips curling mischievously. “Just a friendly reminder—don’t meddle in Powell family affairs. You’re not equipped to deal with them.”

With that, she suddenly stood on her toes and planted a quick kiss on his lips, the smirk on her face widening as she walked away, leaving Sidney standing there with furrowed brows.

He turned to watch her retreating figure, his gaze lowering as he stood still, lost in thought.

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Later that night, Maria arrived home and received a phone call.

“Still awake at this hour?” she asked as she kicked off her shoes.

Aveline’s voice came through the line. “I know about what happened.”