After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 912

Maria’s gaze lingered on Sidney like someone eyeing their favorite toy.

His expression grew colder as he looked at her and asked, "Can we talk now?"

"Here?" Maria smirked, "I’m not really fond of standing in doorways. It’s exhausting."

Sidney remained silent, unmoving.

With a casual smile, Maria unlocked the door with her fingerprint and stepped inside. Sidney followed her in, and as the lights gradually brightened, Maria stopped, her back to him.

Sidney stood near the entrance, quietly watching her.

Without turning around, Maria spoke. "Miss Powell came to see me today. She wanted to know why I stopped you two from getting married."

She chuckled, finally turning to face him. "Sidney, you didn’t handle things well. Now I’ve got this mess, and she’s blaming me for everything. I’m not exactly pleased—what do you suggest we do about that?"

Sidney frowned, his tone apologetic. "I didn’t know she would go to you. I’m sorry."

Maria raised an eyebrow. "Why are you apologizing?"

"I’m apologizing on her behalf," Sidney replied.

"Oh?" Maria’s brow lifted. "And what are you to her, that you feel the need to apologize on her behalf?"

Sidney’s frown deepened. "Isn’t that why you brought it up? To hold me accountable?"

This woman—her moods changed so unpredictably.

Maria stared at him quietly for a moment before speaking again. "I don’t need your apology. You and she have nothing to do with each other. If anyone’s involved with you, it’s me."

Sidney’s lips tightened into a thin line. "I’m here to discuss the studio. You’re planning to transfer it, and I’m interested in taking it over. What’s your price?"

Maria looked at him with curiosity. "Why do you want to take over my studio?"

Sidney replied, "I want to start my own business and create something of greater value."

"Do you like me?" Maria asked, her question completely out of left field, her eyes fixed intently on him.