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After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 872
As Desmond waved his hand, Judith was shoved into the room. Everyone in the living room turned to look at her. Her face shifted from pale to flushed in seconds, clearly unsettled.Wilfried eyed her, his tone cold. "Where were you planning to go?"Beside her was a suitcase.Judith remained silent, her expression growing more and more uncomfortable.Desmond stepped forward and said, "Mr. Cooper, weโve uncovered some information about the orphanage, detailing how Juliet took your daughter's place. You should take a look."He handed over a file, placing it in front of Wilfried.As Wilfried read through it, he learned for the first time that Judith had been the one who found out about Arthur Town Orphanage all those years ago. She had known from the start that Aveline was his real daughter, but she had conspired with Hilda, allowing Juliet to take Avelineโs place.โSmack!โWilfried slammed the file shut, his face dark with fury as he glared at Judith. "You knew all along? Why did you do t
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 873
When the Fletcher family learned the news, they were furious! However, Aaron was the only heir to the family, and they couldnโt simply disown him. So, they had no choice but to accept Selena. Now, the Fletchers were in the midst of preparing for the wedding. Aaron oversaw every detail, making sure any flaw, no matter how small, was corrected. His attention and affection toward Selena only grew stronger with each passing day.Aveline, trying to ignore the unmistakable joy on Selenaโs face, asked, "Have you seen Lucas?"Selena shook her head. "No, I havenโt. Isnโt he around? Come to think of it, heโs been pretty low-key lately. Your dad, Gavin, and Gernard are always hovering around you, and poor Lucas canโt even get a word in."The thought of Lucas being constantly pushed aside brought a laugh from Selena.Aveline smiled too. "Heโs probably busy with his own matters. Iโm sure heโll come find me once heโs done."โฆMeanwhile, back in Cloudflare City.In a private hospital under the Tud
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 874
For several days, Aveline had heard nothing from Lucas, and an unsettling feeling began to grow inside her.โKnock knock!โThe sound of knocking pulled her attention away from her phone, and she looked toward the door."Come in."The door opened, and Gernard stepped inside, a soft smile on his face. In his hand, he carried a delicate box."Ave, I saw this while I was on a business trip to Shenton, and I thought it would suit you perfectly. Try it on and see if you like it."He placed the box in front of her, his eyes filled with anticipation.It had been a month since Aveline returned to the Cooper family, and they had all been doing their best to make up for lost time, showering her with love and attention. Whatever she liked, they gave her. And seeing her smile brought immense satisfaction to the three men of the Cooper family.Gernard, in particular, was weighed down by guilt. After everything he had done, especially in the beginning, he could barely face her. He had tried to avoid
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 875
โNo, Aveline, youโre overthinking this,โ Gernard said urgently, his gaze sincere. โYou probably donโt know this, but every time I saw you before, I felt this strange sense of connection, like I wanted to be closer to you. At the time, I just thought it was odd, but looking back now, I think that was the bond of familyโitโs just that I didnโt realize it.โHis voice softened as he continued, โWhen I found out you were my sister, I was genuinely happy. Donโt say things like that againโitโll really upset me.โAveline smiled at him. โThatโs why I wanted to clear the air. It avoids so many misunderstandings.โโYouโre right.โ Gernard nodded in agreement, then glanced at the elegant box in front of her. โNow, go ahead and open it.โโOkay.โ Aveline nodded and opened the box, revealing a beautiful gemstone bracelet, its stones clear and radiant.Her eyes lit up as she exclaimed, โI love this bracelet!โGernardโs face broke into a smile. โIโm glad you like it.โโThereโs something Iโve been meanin
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 876
"I donโt know," Aveline said softly, her voice filled with confusion. She had no idea why Russell had done something like that.Selena watched her closely and asked, "Now that you know, what are you going to do?"Aveline closed her eyes for a moment. "What can I do? Heโs helped me so many times before. Even though heโs done this and I now understand his feelings, I canโt do anything about it."Selena gently patted her shoulder, letting out a sigh. "Then maybe itโs best to do nothing... Pretend like you never knew him."Aveline didnโt respond, but the pain in her eyes was unmistakable. Her face had turned pale, and the weight of the situation clearly burdened her.Selena, feeling a deep sympathy for her friend, wasnโt sure what else to say."I donโt really understand," Selena continued. "If he liked you, why didnโt he just confess and compete fairly? Instead, he married Rina. I have no idea what heโs thinking."Aveline suddenly recalled something Aaron had once told herโRussell had mar
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 877
Aveline quickly sent her resignation email to Maria. But before she could even close her laptop, Mariaโs call came through.โAveline, I heard youโve found your biological family. Are you planning to stay in Larbor City for good?โ Mariaโs tone remained casual as if they were still close friends.Avelineโs voice, however, was cold and distant. โYes, Iโm not leaving.โHer family was here, and she had no intention of going anywhere else.Maria sighed, sounding regretful. โAh... youโre so talented, and I really like having you on my team. It wouldโve been great if you stayed.โAvelineโs next question came out sharper. โIs that really what you feel, or is it just part of the assignment Lucas gave you?โโWhat...โ Maria was momentarily stunned, lost for words. After a brief pause, her tone shifted, becoming more cautious. โYou know?โAveline let out a bitter, silent laugh. โHow long were you planning to keep it from me?โFeeling guilty, Maria said quietly, โIโm sorry... it was all Mr. Tudorโ
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 878
Looking at her brothers, Aveline felt a warmth spreading in her heart. This must be what having a family feels like. She cherished it, this sense of belonging.Yet, every time she lay awake at night, her thoughts drifted back to Lucas. He had disappeared without a word, and his lies, his silenceโit all haunted her. What did it all mean? He had left without a trace, and now, there was no news, nothing.Had everything he said before meant nothing?โฆThree days before the New Year.Selena barged into the Cooper household, dragging her suitcase behind her. The moment she walked in, she dropped onto the sofa with an angry huff, arms crossed, clearly upset.The housekeeper informed Aveline, who came down from upstairs. Seeing Selena in such a state, Aveline couldnโt help but ask, โWhatโs wrong? What happened?โSelena wasted no time venting her frustration. โI want to divorce Aaron!โโWhat?โ Aveline blinked, taken aback. โWhy?โSelena grabbed the glass of juice handed to her by the housekeep
After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Backย ย ย Chapter 879
โWhat?!โ Selenaโs face immediately lit up with shock after hearing Avelineโs words.Maria, of all people, had been working for Lucas this whole time.โWait a secondโฆโ She raised her hand, a look of realization dawning on her face as she pieced things together. โMaria, Brian, Baron, Braden... it was all right there!โAveline was speechless.Selena turned toward her, her expression incredulous. โWith all those similarities, you never suspected anything? Not even a little?โAveline shook her head honestly. โNo, I didnโt.โSelena let out a long sigh.What could she even say? Lucas had practically laid the answer right in front of her, yet Aveline hadnโt connected the dots. Was it because she trusted Maria too much? Or had she never really been that concerned with Lucasโ actions?Maybe it was a bit of both.Selena looked at her and asked, โSo, are you mad at Lucas right now?โAveline replied, โShouldnโt I be?โSelena scratched her chin thoughtfully. โYou should be. But you know, Maria being
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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
