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After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1017
Braden walked over to Selena and handed her a small bottle. Instinctively, she pulled back. "Whatโs this?""It will help with the effects you're feeling," Braden explained.Selena's eyes lit up. "Oh, really? Something like that exists?"Taking the bottle, she inhaled deeply. A refreshing minty scent hit her senses, and soon after, the heaviness in her body and the fog in her mind began to lift."Where did you get this? Itโs amazing," she asked, intrigued.Braden didnโt answer, simply taking the bottle back from her hand.Selena blinked in surprise. "Wait, youโre not giving it to me?"Braden stayed silent, as usual.โAlways the quiet one,โ Selena thought, slightly exasperated by his lack of words. She even considered asking Aveline to assign someone else to protect herโsomeone with a bit more personality. But on second thought, his quiet demeanor did save her from a lot of unnecessary conversations.As a cool breeze swept by, the last traces of her discomfort vanished. She got back int
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1018
โYou're right,โ Aaron said softly as he sat down beside her, pulling her into his arms. His voice was gentle, but there was a chilling resolve in his eyes.Selena leaned against his chest, thinking about everything that had happened. It all felt surreal. She was just an ordinary person, yet here she was, caught up in such dangerous circumstances.โUnbelievable,โ she thought.Just then, her phone rang from where it sat on the coffee table. Aaron, with his long reach, picked it up easily. They both saw it was an unknown number.โDo you want to answer it?โ Selena shook her head. โNah, I never answer unknown numbers. What if itโs some scammer trying to steal my money?โHer comment made Aaron chuckle, and he hung up the call. But the phone rang again. Once, twiceโit became more persistent, making them both a little wary.โGive it to me. Iโll see who it is,โ Selena said, extending her hand.Aaron passed the phone to her and got up to head to the study.โHello?โ Selena answered, her tone col
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1019
โAaron, how can you speak to your sister like that?โ Nathalie appeared just in time to hear the exchange, her face darkening instantly.โSheโs happy to see you and just wants to be close to you. How could you talk to her like that? Is that any way for a brother to talk to his sister?โ Nathalie shielded Lila behind her, glaring at Aaron with disapproval.Aaron let out a cold laugh. โSheโs not my real sister, and Iโm married now. Shouldnโt she understand something as simple as that?โNathalie shot a vicious look at Selena before responding, โEven so, you shouldnโt speak to her that way. Why come back and act like enemies? You never acted like this before you got married.โClearly, Nathalie was putting all the blame on Selena.Selena, completely bewildered, stood there in silence. โWait, what? I havenโt said a single word since walking in hereโhow is this my fault?โ she thought, feeling utterly speechless and unfairly targeted.Aaron chuckled darkly. โYes, of course, letโs keep things pe
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1020
The atmosphere in the dining room dropped to a freezing point, with a subtle tension in the air.Adrien stood off to the side, beads of cold sweat forming on his forehead.Lila spoke up, "Mom, brother, please stop arguing. Itโs true that Adrien didnโt handle this well. Heโs indeed reached retirement age. Let him go home and enjoy his retirement."Nathalie turned to look at her, took her hand, and said, "Lila, you always side with your brother. But since youโve spoken, letโs just drop this matter." Then she glanced at the butler. "You donโt need to come in tomorrow."Adrien opened his mouth to say something, but Nathalie shot him a warning look, silencing him. He turned and left without another word.Nathalie then turned to Aaron, "Why are you still standing there? Go upstairs and change your clothes before you burn yourself."Lila added, "Brother, Mom cares about you. The only reason she didnโt agree to let Adrien go before was because weโre used to him, and she was worried about adju
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1021
"Wait a moment," Nathalie called out, stopping them.Aaron and Selena turned to look at her. Aaron asked, "What is it?"Nathalie, clearly annoyed, said, "Youโve barely been here and you're already leaving? You spent most of the time glued to your wife. Did you come to see me or not?"Aaron replied, "Iโm married now. If I spent most of my time glued to you instead, my dad would kill me."Nathalie was left speechless for a moment before she said, "In three days, Iโm hosting a birthday party for Lila. As her brother and sister-in-law, you two must attend. You mustnโt be late, and definitely no leaving early. Got it?"Selena glanced at Aaron.Nathalie continued, "Selena, as Lilaโs sister-in-law, I expect you to come early and help me receive the guests."It was a direct request, leaving no room for refusal.Selena raised her eyebrows slightly and nodded. "Of course, Mom."Nathalie frowned, somewhat impatient but said nothing more. Instead, she turned to Aaron. "Did you hear me?"Aaron ga
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1022
Selena rolled up her sleeves, declaring, "We can never tell whoโs the real winner until the game ends. Letโs go!"Just a moment ago, she was full of confidence, but the next second, she was staring in disbelief at her loss."Seriously, Sidney? How many times have you won already? Are you done yet?"Watching Sidney win another round, Selena looked utterly defeated.Maria couldnโt hold back her laughter. "I told you, beginnerโs luck! You didnโt believe me."Sidney blinked innocently, saying, "I just picked up the cards. What else could I do?"Selena groaned. "Alright, enough with the humblebragging. I give up, okay?"At this point, Aaron said, "Itโs a bit early to surrender."Selena immediately turned to him. "You think you can turn this around?"A relaxed smile appeared on Aaronโs handsome face as he said, "Beginnerโs luck has a time limit. Letโs keep playing."Maria looked at Sidney. "Are you up for it?"Sidney chuckled and replied, "Sure, letโs keep going for fun."Selena reignited he
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1023
Aaron was speechless. He hadnโt expected this to be the reason behind her sudden change of heart.He gave her a teasing look and asked, "Donโt you hate Lucas? Why would you want to let our child marry his?"Selena lifted her chin defiantly. "Lucas is Lucas, and Ave is Ave. Theyโre not the same. I want to be even closer to Ave."Aaron smirked. "And what if both of you gave birth to children of theย same genders?โSelena froze for a moment, realizing the flaw in her plan. "Oh, rightโฆ if that happens, thereโs no way to arrange a marriage."Amused, Aaron looked at her. "There are plenty of ways to strengthen your bond. They could make us their childโs godparents, for one. But as for forcing an arranged marriage, letโs drop that idea. You never know what the kids will want, and they might resent us for making that decision. Itโs not worth the trouble."Selena nodded, her expression thoughtful. "Youโre right. Kids these days rebel against arranged marriages. Itโs better to leave it to fate."
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1024
"Wow, Lila, you look absolutely stunning tonight!""Lila, happy birthday!""Lila, may I have this dance?"...The Fletcher family had gone all out for Lilaโs birthday celebration, inviting the elite of Cloudflare City's upper class. It was clear how much importance they placed on her, and everyone in attendance understood this, treating her with great kindness and respect.Lila, with her flawless makeup and sweet smile, gracefully declined the young man who had asked her to dance. Instead, she said with a grin, "You should invite my sister-in-law to the opening dance. Sheโs an amazing dancer."The young manโs gaze shifted toward Selena, and his eyes lit up with admiration.Selena was dressed in a sleek black gown, simple in design but perfectly tailored to accentuate her elegant figure. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her makeup, though subtle, highlighted her striking features. The result was a look that was less sultry and more innocentโa style that could make an
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After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1147
Jolie stirred, her eyes fluttering open in the dimly lit cabin. The sharp, handsome features of the man before her were so close that she could feel the warmth of his breath. His lips, carrying his familiar scent, gently traced hers, as if torn between waking her and letting her sleep. Her breath hitched, a brief moment of confusion washing over her. Gavin noticed and, in response, pressed a firm kiss to her lips. "Did I wake you?" "You did that on purpose," Jolie replied, her voice soft and husky from sleep. "Mm." Gavin didnโt deny it, his tone unapologetic as he leaned down to kiss her again. Still groggy, Jolie found herself caught off guard, his lips capturing hers with a growing intensity. By the time she realized what was happening, he had deepened the kiss, his tongue teasing and tangling with hers in an intoxicating rhythm. Her breath quickened, and she instinctively pushed against him. Gavin pulled back, only to trail kisses along her cheek and down her neck, his
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1146
The night air was cool, a gentle breeze slipping through the car window and lifting the strands of hair framing her face. They fluttered across her vision, briefly distracting her, yet she could still clearly see his eyes. At that moment, the unease and uncertainty stirring in her chest melted away, replaced by an inexplicable sense of calm. It felt as though there was nothing he couldnโt handle. As long as he wanted to. Jolie smiled softly and said, "Alright." When they arrived at the private airstrip, the captain came forward to exchange a few words with Gavin. Standing nearby, Jolie watched and couldnโt resist asking, "How long will you be staying?" Gavin glanced at her. "How long do you want me to stay?" The overly intimate tone of his words, spoken with such casual ease, caught her off guard. Her cheeks flushed immediatelyโespecially since there were others around to hear it. Lowering her gaze shyly, she murmured, "You can stay as long as you want." She turned he
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1145
Gavin looked at her, his gaze steady, and replied in a calm voice, "Youโve got the leverage to do it." Oh... Jolieโs heart skipped a beat, her pulse momentarily thrown off rhythm. What was this feeling? It was as if someone was spoiling her, cherishing her unconditionally. Even though it was just a simple conversation, it carried a warmth she couldnโt ignore. For a moment, she realized that what she once thought was affection and care had been nothing but an illusion. A smile unconsciously curved on her lips as her eyes lit up. "Does this mean I can walk around Larbor City like I own the place?" Gavin raised an eyebrow. "Are you a crab?" Jolie burst into laughter, her mood instantly lifted by his quick-witted remark. Her earlier irritation dissipated, replaced by lightheartedness. Whether or not he meant it, the fact that he sided with her made her happy. "Iโm full. Should we head out?" she asked, her appetite long gone after everything that had happened earlier.
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1144
The girl stared in disbelief, her hands clutching her face. "You hit me?" Jolie blinked innocently at her. "Werenโt you the one insisting I hit you earlier? I just gave you another slap to match your story. You should be used to it by now." "Jolie Quin!" Ian had reached his limit, his voice full of anger as he glared at her. "Apologize to her!" Jolie glanced at him, her expression calm but icy. "Get lost." She had thought he might be reasonable, but clearly, he was blinded by infatuation. She had no patience to deal with him any longer and turned to leave. Before she could take a step, Ian grabbed her arm roughly. "Jolie, youโre not leaving without apologizing! I donโt think Iโve ever wronged you, have I? We used to get along just fine, didnโt we?" "Let go," Jolie said, her brows knitting in disgust. She hated being touched, especially by someone she considered beneath her. Ian tightened his grip, his hand digging into her arm hard enough to cause pain. "Jolie, yo
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1143
Jolie was completely baffled, a string of question marks running through her mind. But when the girl suddenly dropped to her knees, it genuinely startled her.She quickly reached out to help her up. "Get up first. We can talk properly."Before Jolie could react, the girl grabbed her hand and slapped herself hard across the face with it.Smack!The crisp sound echoed in the quiet hallway, leaving Jolie frozen in shock."Why did you hit me?" The girl, who had just been crying like an innocent damsel in distress, now clutched her face and loudly accused her. "Ian and I are the real couple! Youโre the one coming between us. How could you hit me?"Jolie blinked, completely dumbfounded, as the girlโs voice rang out.A few passersby paused, glancing over to witness the commotion.Meanwhile, Ian, who had been waiting and wondering why his girlfriend hadnโt returned, came looking for her. The scene he walked intoโhis girlfriend on the ground, crying and accusing Jolieโmade him stride forward,
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1142
The person in the hallway glanced at her briefly but quickly looked away, as though she were a stranger. Jolieโs hand, lifted halfway to wave, stalled in mid-air.What... was that? Gavin noticed her reaction and asked in a low voice, "Whatโs wrong?" "Nothing," Jolie replied, shaking her head and brushing it off. The man outside was Ian. Pretending not to know her was probably his way of avoiding unnecessary troubleโafter all, they had already "broken up." The door to their private room shut completely, and Gavin hadnโt seen Ian or his group. He turned back to her and asked, "Do you come here often?" "Yeah," Jolie nodded. "I come here a lot with friends." So, this was one of her favorite hidden gems. The fact that she was willing to share it with him felt significant somehow. Gavin caught himself lingering on that thought and was momentarily taken aback by his own reaction. He kept his expression neutral, not letting on what had crossed his mind. The food arrived qui
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1141
The reason it wasnโt the same was simpleโher plan would fall apart if she got caught.Of course, that wasnโt something she could admit.Jolie simply said, "I just donโt want any unnecessary complications. Since youโve already arranged the flight, letโs just leave directly."Gavinโs dark eyes fixed on her for a moment, but he didnโt press the issue.It was clear she didnโt want to talk about it any further, so he let it drop.When the elevator doors opened, the two of them walked out together. A car was already waiting at the entrance. Gavin, ever the gentleman, opened the door for her.The car pulled away from Cooper Enterprises, and Gavin asked, "What do you want to eat?"Jolie, busy typing on her phone, replied, "I know a good restaurant."It was a cozy place she loved, one she often visited with her friends."Alright," Gavin replied, pulling out his phone to respond to some emails. With his work condensed into such a tight schedule, he seized every spare moment to handle it.Jolie p
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1140
Gavin suddenly recalled Wilfried's words, "That girl doesnโt even like you."Lowering his gaze slightly, Gavin pushed the thought aside without explanation, his expression remaining cool and indifferent as he watched her. After Jolie finished looking through the photos, she turned to him and asked, "Why do you have pictures of all these women?" "My father brought them over," Gavin replied. "Oh." Jolie nodded knowingly and didnโt press further. It was easy enough to figure outโthe Cooper family obviously wanted him to consider an arranged marriage, so they sent over these photos for him to choose from. She could understand that. In fact, she even helped him look through them, just in case one of these women turned out to be a good match for him. After all, their relationship wasnโt meant to last forever. When he grew tired of her and she had her fun, theyโd part ways, and everything would return to normal. As she neatly organized the photos and placed them back on the ta
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 1139
It was Jolieโs first time visiting Cooper Enterprises, and she couldnโt help but feel a sense of curiosity about the place.No, to be precise, it was her first time stepping into any corporate office. The Quin family also had company, but she had never visited, nor had Daisy or Terence ever asked her to.The private elevator for the CEO was stunningly opulent, its polished surface gleaming like a mirror, perfectly reflecting their images. Jolieโs heart began to race with an inexplicable excitement.The assistant glanced at her and said with a warm smile, "Miss Quin, thereโs no need to be nervous. Mr. Cooper will definitely be delighted to see you."Jolie nodded and replied, "Iโm not nervous."The elevator moved swiftly, and as they neared the executive office, Jolie adjusted her cap and mask, pulling them snugly to hide her face as much as possible.Meanwhile, near the adjacent employee elevator, Rosalie was holding a stack of files, ready to head downstairs.She froze the moment she s
