Semua Bab After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back: Bab 731 - Bab 740

Why?Why would Lucas target Gernard? Aveline couldn't figure it out, no matter how hard she thought. "What are you thinking about?" Gernard's voice came from beside her. Aveline snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. "Nothing. Let's go." "Alright." Gernard responded with a nod. As they exited the restaurant, his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Juliet. "Hello, Juliet." As he answered the call, Gernard's tone softened unconsciously. Juliet's playful voice came through, "Gernard, where are you? I'm so bored. Can I come find you to hang out?" Gernard asked, "Have you had dinner yet?" Juliet replied, "Yes, I have." "I'm planning to head back to the hotel," Gernard said. Juliet immediately sounded like a deflated balloon. "Going back to the hotel this early? Aren't you considering any nightlife at all? You're getting older, and Mom and Dad keep pushing you to get married, you know." Gernard chuckled with a mix of help

Aveline froze for a moment. It was true—she no longer had the same reaction around him. But that didn’t justify his behavior.She turned away from his breath, trying to calm herself down. "That’s because I was ill before. I have recovered since then."Lucas gazed deeply at her. "So, are you willing to accept me now?""No." Aveline's answer was immediate.Lucas’ breath hitched, his eyes darkening further, like an impenetrable night. "Aveline, do you know? Many times, I don’t want to care about what you think or how you feel. I just want to take you, keep you trapped by my side."His low, magnetic voice broke the silence after a long pause."You..." A hint of anger flashed in Aveline's eyes, but it was mixed with a sense of helpless frustration. If he really did that, there seemed to be nothing she could do. Even resisting would be futile."But I’m afraid you’ll hate me," Lucas said, his hand gently caressing her face. He leaned in and kissed her lips again, a quick movement that caught

"What did you say?" Aveline frowned, staring at her.Out of desperation, Hilda continued, "I know so much—so much! Just help me get out of here, and I’ll tell you everything. Aveline, all those beautiful things, that life—it was supposed to be yours! Someone else has taken your place!"Aveline felt her mind whirl, her gaze shifting to Zachary.Someone had taken her identity?"It seems you really can't hand her over," Zachary said. "It's not that you can't find your biological parents—someone has stolen them from you, Aveline. You need to find out the truth."Aveline blinked, realization dawning. She could have found her real parents. She was supposed to find them. But someone else had known about it first and taken her place?"Who? Who is this person?"A surge of anger coursed through her.She wasn’t an orphan after all!Hilda had always known this and never told her. She had even tried to ruin her completely!Why? Why did Hilda treat her like this?Seeing Aveline's emotions shift, Hil

The judge and lawyers present were all at a loss. How could they proceed with the hearing if the plaintiff wasn’t there? Everyone had assumed the defendant wouldn’t show up, but the reality turned out to be quite the opposite. …Lucas climbed into his car in a cheerful mood. Desmond asked, “Mr. Tudor, where are we heading?”“Arthur Town,” Lucas replied.“Understood.” Desmond immediately realized that Lucas was planning to find Aveline. Tsk, tsk, tsk… The court session had failed, and Lucas seemed to be in high spirits, clearly eager to gloat in front of Aveline.The weather was clear that day, and even the stray dogs on the roadside looked pleasing to Lucas.…Juliet received a call from her subordinates, and her face darkened when she heard their report—they hadn’t been able to enter the orphanage at all.“How is it possible that so many of you couldn’t get in? What’s going on?” One of the men replied, “Just as we were about to enter, two men showed up. They were incredibl

“It’s fine,” Aveline said. “I can reschedule the court hearing when I get back.”Zachary gave her a complicated look. There wasn’t much else they could do at this point.“I want to go out for a walk,” Aveline continued. “Is there anything you need? I could pick it up for you.”Zachary shook his head with a smile. “No, nothing for me. Just come back soon.”“Alright.” Aveline nodded.After leaving the orphanage, she got into her car and drove towards the town center. By the time she arrived, night had fallen. She parked by the roadside and began walking along the bustling streets.It was dinner time, and the streets were crowded with people out for a meal or a stroll. The air was filled with the enticing aroma of food, and Aveline glanced around, taking in the scene.In the few months since she’d last visited, Arthur Town had changed quite a bit. Everywhere she looked, there was new development and construction. She believed it wouldn't be long before this place became as prosperous as C