After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 924

Ian Ford was the son of the real estate tycoon.

Fawn tightened her grip around her glass. After a moment, determination flashed in her eyes. She raised the glass, downing the last of her drink, and said, "Fine, I’ll take the risk!"

Marrying Ian was certainly better than ending up with that disgusting old man.

Her friend’s gaze flickered slightly before handing Fawn an address.

Without hesitation, Fawn went straight there.

It was a private club. A bodyguard stood at the door of the suite. She walked up confidently, saying, "I’m Fawn Powell."

The bodyguard, clearly aware of who she was, stepped aside and opened the door for her.

Inside, the room was dimly lit, and Fawn couldn’t immediately see if anyone was there.

"Hello? Is anyone here?" she called out.

There was no response. She took a few cautious steps forward when suddenly, someone lunged from behind, grabbing her tightly.

"Ah!" Fawn screamed, instinctively struggling, but her resistance was cut short by the sharp prick of a needle in her arm, cold liquid seeping into her veins.

"Fawn, you didn’t follow through with your promise. Now, how should I punish you?"

The disgusting voice made her skin crawl.

"You... why is it you?" she stammered, recognizing the old man.

"Why wouldn’t it be me?" he sneered, laughing as he pushed her onto the bed. "I’ll visit your parents tomorrow to ask for your hand. But tonight... you’ll behave yourself!"

"No!" she cried out.

...

Outside the bar.

Maria sat in her car, sending a transfer from her virtual account before driving off.

There was no way Fawn would escape now.

By morning, her parents would walk in on her in bed with that old man.

With this matter resolved, Maria’s mood lifted considerably.

Maria drove straight to the area where Sidney lived.

His apartment was in an old, run-down neighborhood, with dim, flickering streetlights—some even broken.

Sidney replied, "Your feelings for me aren’t genuine, and I don’t have much emotional attachment to you either. Trying something under those circumstances doesn’t really mean anything."

The smile on Maria’s lips gradually faded. "You have a point. Alright then, goodnight."

With that, she hung up the phone, ending the conversation abruptly.

Maria drove away, leaving the night behind her.

...

Sidney stared at the phone after the call ended, his emotions a mix of confusion and conflict.

Neither of them was truly invested. If they got together now, it wouldn’t last, and in the end, they’d only end up hurting each other.

And if he knew it would cause harm, then it was best to avoid it.

Sidney put his phone away and turned to enter the hospital room.

Ruth looked up at him, concerned. "What’s wrong?"

Sidney replied, "Nothing, just some work stuff. I’ll take care of it tomorrow."

His mother watched him carefully, letting out a soft sigh. "Sidney, why don’t you ever share anything with me?"