Aveline coldly turned away and walked off. Selena quickly caught up to her, giving her a thumbs up. "My dear Ave, you finally stood up for yourself."Aveline replied, "I don't start trouble unless someone provokes me first."People like Sharon, who came looking for a confrontation, would naturally get what they deserved.Selena clicked her tongue in approval. "I just can't understand that jerk. If he loves Miss Winter so much, why doesn't he divorce you? Now Miss Winter has depression, and you're also suffering. What's his endgame?"Aveline sighed. "I wish I knew what he wanted."If she knew, she wouldn't feel so tormented."What’s the point of this endless entanglement?" Aveline continued.Selena linked arms with her and smiled. "Ave, stay over at my place tonight. After tomorrow, I won't have this kind of freedom anymore."Aveline nodded and agreed.Selena was thrilled. They went to her small apartment, a cozy place with one bedroom and a living room, just right for one person. She b
Two people were commuting to work by subway. Selena couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Did you see his sour face? It cracked me up, haha."Aveline's expression remained calm. "If he still doesn’t want to divorce me, this will be his life from now on."Selena sighed. "It's all about mutual torment, testing to see who will break first."Aveline didn't respond and just looked at her phone.When they arrived at the company, Desmond called Aveline to the CEO's office.She didn't want to go, but at the company, he was her superior, and she had to listen to him.Aveline tried to calm down before getting up and heading to the office.She knocked on the door, and upon hearing a voice inside, she pushed the door open and walked in.The office was dimly lit, with a screen in the center projecting the faces of several foreigners.Lucas was in a meeting.Aveline paused and was about to leave when Lucas beckoned her over.Aveline resisted, pressing her lips together.Lucas pressed a button on the re
Aveline looked at him in surprise. She had thought he would make some excessive demand.Lucas said, "Why that look? Too easy for you? Then I'll change it to...""Okay," Aveline interrupted, fearing he might make a more unreasonable request.Lucas waved his hand. "Alright, you can go now."Aveline turned and left. Sitting at her workstation, she still felt a bit dazed.Just a meal?That was simple enough.Making him a bowl of cereal could be considered a meal too.Aveline chuckled, feeling more relaxed than she had in a long time.Soon, it was time to leave work.Aveline packed her things and headed out. When she reached the company entrance, she saw that familiar luxury car.She had seen this car in the morning at Selena’s apartment complex, obnoxiously honking its horn.Aveline fell silent.She was annoyed by it in the morning, but now she had to get in it at night.Sigh...Aveline glanced around and noticed many colleagues were still around. She took out her phone and muttered, "Wow,
Aveline's expression instantly turned cold. "Then please, don't cause any incidents. At the very least, wait until after we're divorced."With that, she pushed the cart and walked away.Lucas watched her back, the smile fading from his lips.Aveline reached the vegetable section, picked some vegetables, put them in the cart, and then headed to the snack aisle.As she passed a corner shelf, someone hurriedly pushed a cart and crashed into hers. Both carts tipped over, spilling their contents everywhere."I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!"The girl opposite was full of apologies, quickly bending down to pick up the items.Aveline also bent down to pick up her things, saying calmly, "The supermarket is crowded, be more careful.""I understand. I'll be more careful next time."They quickly put everything back into their carts, and by then, Lucas had caught up.The girl quickly turned and left when she saw him."What happened?" Lucas asked, frowning at Aveline."Nothing. Do we need to buy anything e
The ambulance arrived quickly. Aveline followed them to the hospital.Not far from the entrance of Maple Garden, a girl wearing a black baseball cap and a black mask watched the ambulance drive away. She took out her phone and made a call."Madam, he's been poisoned."...At the hospital, Lucas was wheeled into the emergency room. After tests and examinations, it was confirmed that he was poisoned, and the toxins were spreading rapidly.When Aveline heard this, she was stunned.Poisoned?How could he be poisoned?Aveline was in complete turmoil, her face pale, and her hands and feet trembling slightly. Seeing a nurse about to enter the emergency room, she hurriedly grabbed her and asked, "Can the poison be treated?"The nurse replied, "I don't know. You'll have to ask the doctor." Then she pushed past Aveline and went into the emergency room.The glaring red light above the emergency room door flashed above Aveline's head. She stared blankly ahead, unsure of what to do.She pinched her
Aveline lowered her gaze slightly, feeling a wave of unease. Yvonne’s immediate accusation implied that she might be the one who poisoned Lucas. Recalling Yvonne's past behavior, Aveline felt an inexplicable chill rise from her heart and spread throughout her body."Hey, what are you doing?" Aaron's voice interrupted her thoughts.Aveline looked up to see Selena releasing Aaron and walking toward her. Selena took Aveline's hand, looking concerned. "Ave, everything will be alright."Despite always criticizing Lucas, Selena knew that Aveline loved him deeply. Even now, determined as she was to get a divorce, it was hard to believe she could stop loving someone she had once loved so passionately. It was all just a façade."Selena!" Aaron's annoyed voice came through. "Do you not realize I'm dizzy? Do you want to see me fall and get hurt?"Selena turned to him. "If you know you're dizzy, why aren't you staying in your hospital room?"Aaron, frustrated, cradled his head in his hands. Aveli
As soon as he finished speaking, Frederick started coughing violently. Yvonne quickly moved to help him catch his breath. "Honey, don't get so worked up. We still don't know all the details. Let's wait for the investigation."Aveline just stared at Lucas lying on the hospital bed. However, bodyguards had already come in and dragged her out of the room. The door shut in front of her."Ave!"Selena, having taken Aaron back, entered and immediately saw Aveline being forced out. She felt an overwhelming surge of pity.Aveline said, "I'm fine."Selena hugged her, distressed. "I'll stay here and wait with you."Aveline shook her head. "No need, you should go back. Aaron is hard to deal with, and if you make him unhappy, you'll suffer."Selena pursed her lips. "It's fine. He's not a child. He won't die without me."Aveline gave a helpless smile. "Be good, alright?"Selena's eyes reddened. "Ave, I want to stay with you."Aveline said, "He hasn't woken up yet. There's nothing we can do now. I w
Aveline's figure suddenly swayed."What nonsense are you talking about?"Selena hurried over. "They've been married for almost a year. Lucas knows what kind of person Aveline is. He must know she wouldn't poison him!""Really?" Aaron gave a meaningful smile before opening the hospital room door and walking in.Selena frowned. "Hey, what do you mean by that? Explain yourself before you go in!" She tried to follow, but the bodyguards stopped her.As Aveline's friend, she wasn't allowed inside either."How frustrating!" Selena's face scrunched up in anger. She turned to see Aveline staring blankly ahead, her face alarmingly pale."Ave, don't listen to his nonsense. He's just trying to scare you!" Selena said quickly.Aveline shook her head. "He's not lying. It's possible that Lucas could hate me."Selena was confused. "How could that be? Before he regained his memory, he loved you so much. Even now, with his memory back, those feelings haven't vanished. He should know your character."Ave
It was Jolie’s first time visiting Cooper Enterprises, and she couldn’t 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. Jolie’s heart began to race with an inexplicable excitement.The assistant glanced at her and said with a warm smile, "Miss Quin, there’s no need to be nervous. Mr. Cooper will definitely be delighted to see you."Jolie nodded and replied, "I’m 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
"I’ll wait for you to come back," Jolie said softly before hanging up the call. The phone let out a soft beep, and the beautiful girl on the screen disappeared. Gavin frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flickering across his face. She ended the call without letting him say anything. But as he replayed her soft words about waiting for him, the irritation quickly faded. When his assistant walked in, the first thing he noticed was Gavin staring at his phone, an unreadable smile tugging at the corner of his lips. The assistant froze, momentarily feeling as though he’d seen a ghost. Blinking hard, he looked again. Phew! It must have been his imagination. Gavin still wore his usual cold and impassive expression. "Mr. Cooper, these are the proposals submitted by the planning department," the assistant said as he placed the documents on Gavin’s desk. "Mm," Gavin acknowledged, immediately opening the files to review them. "Mr. Cooper, I’ve also finalized your schedule for
It sounded so much like Jolie! The thought stunned Rosalie. Jolie had a boyfriend, and she got sent abroad because of him. How could she possibly be in contact with Gavin, let alone on a video call with him? Still, an uneasy suspicion gnawed at Rosalie. If she could just take one glance at the woman in Gavin’s video call, she could put her mind at ease. Gathering her courage, Rosalie lifted her head and looked in Gavin’s direction, her gaze fixed on his phone. The next second, a figure stepped in front of her—Gavin’s assistant. With a cold stare, he blocked her view. Startled, Rosalie’s face turned pale. By now, Gavin had already entered his office. The assistant looked at Rosalie, his voice icy. “What are you trying to do?” “I-I…” Rosalie hadn’t expected to be caught so quickly. Her heart leapt into her throat as she scrambled for an excuse. “I just wanted to check if Mr. Cooper needed anything.” “That’s not your job,” the assistant replied firmly. “You may be the
Aveline held Joy in one arm and looked at Selena, asking, "What are you doing?" Selena replied, "Do you know what I just saw?" Aveline shook her head. "No idea." "Hickeys!" Selena pointed exaggeratedly to a spot on her neck, saying, "Right here. And I don’t think it’s just one spot. There’s probably a lot more below. Tsk tsk!" She clicked her tongue twice, shaking her head as she added, "Who would’ve thought Mr. Cooper could be so... ravenous." Aveline was amused and said, "Well, it makes sense. After all, he's already thirty, never had a girlfriend, and now that he finally does, of course, he’d go all out to spoil her." "Go all out to spoil her..." Selena drew out the words, mimicking her tone as she leaned in closer. "Ave, you’ve really been corrupted by Lucas, that scoundrel. You never used to talk like this." Aveline responded matter-of-factly, "I’m the mother of two now. What’s there to be embarrassed about?" "Tsk, tsk, tsk!" Selena made a playful, teasing expr
The corners of Gavin’s lips curved into a faint smile.The subordinate giving the report froze, his eyes widening in shock.What on earth?!Did he just witness that?Their notoriously serious and unsmiling boss—especially during work—had just smiled. In the middle of a meeting at his phone.Several others in the room noticed it too. Their gazes darted between each other in silent but frantic communication.What’s going on?Did Mr. Cooper just smile? At his phone? During a meeting?“Is he… dating someone?” everyone thought.“Ahem!”Gavin’s assistant cleared his throat, immediately breaking the silent chaos. First, it was a warning to the staff to rein in their imaginations, and second, it was a subtle reminder to Gavin, who was typing a reply.Even the assistant couldn’t help the slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.Who would have thought?The president of Cooper Enterprises, a man known for his iron will and unshakable focus, was texting his girlfriend during a meeting… and smilin
Rosalie said, “That must be tough for you. But why did Uncle and Aunt suddenly decide to send you abroad?” Jolie’s eyes flickered. So, her parents hadn’t told their relatives the real reason? How typical.Of course, they’d be too embarrassed to admit it. Shipping their daughter abroad just to force her to break up with her boyfriend? What a humiliating thing to confess. Jolie replied calmly, “I wanted to study abroad to gain some experience. It’s for my future photography exhibition. I still have a lot to learn.” “Oh, I see,” Rosalie responded, feigning understanding. Then she added, “Where are you staying? If I get the chance, I’ll come visit you.” “There’s no need, but thanks for thinking of me,” Jolie said lightly. “I’ll only be gone for a year. I’ll be back before you know it.” Rosalie smiled on the other end. “Alright then. If you need anything, just let me know.” “Sure.” After a few more polite exchanges, the call ended. Rosalie stared at her phone, gripping it
"Beep! Unlocked!" The electronic voice of the fingerprint lock sounded unusually clear in the quiet night. As soon as Jolie stepped through the door, Gavin wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her into a warm embrace. His hot breath cascaded down onto her ear and neck, making her breath hitch instantly. She didn’t even have time to take off her shoes before she was swept up into his arms. His kisses were relentless, stealing her breath and unraveling her control as her emotions rose and fell with his every move. Before she knew it, she was seated on the entryway cabinet. Her dress had been pushed up to her waist, and her legs were forced to cling to his lean waist. His fingers trailed over her skin, leaving traces of his presence wherever they went. “Mm…” A soft whimper escaped her lips as his kisses marked her skin. Each mark, blooming like crimson flowers against her fair skin, painted a vivid contrast on her porcelain complexion. The room remained pitch dark, but
The lighting inside the cinema was dim, making it hard for Gavin to see Jolie’s face clearly. However, he could sense her stiffness. He glanced at her deeply before his gaze shifted back to the screen.The movie ended, and their hands remained intertwined the entire time. The warmth on Jolie’s cheeks had subsided as they stepped outside. Glancing at the tall, handsome man beside her, her heart skipped a beat uncontrollably.“Jolie?”At that moment, a voice called out from not far away. Jolie froze, not turning around. The voice carried a hint of uncertainty, and the person’s companion spoke in confusion, “Are you sure? Didn’t they send Jolie abroad?”The speaker was Jolie’s cousin, Rosalie Quin, from her uncle’s family.Frowning slightly, Rosalie replied, “But she really looks like her.”Her friend scoffed. “You must be seeing things. Wasn’t Jolie sent abroad? Didn’t you mention her family even cut off her cards? I still can’t believe she’d go to such lengths over a guy.”Rosalie lowe
Jolie fiddled with her phone, trying to find the perfect angle for a good photo. Less than ten minutes later, there was a knock on the private dining room door. “Come in,” Gavin said calmly. A man in a tailored suit entered, holding a professional camera in his hand. Jolie looked at him in confusion. “Who’s this?” Gavin replied, “He’s an excellent photographer, a first-place winner in an international photography competition. Let him take your photos.” “What?” Jolie blinked in disbelief, glancing between the man and Gavin. So, because she complained about his lack of photography skills, he brought in someone with top-tier skills? And not just anyone—a world champion? Oh, dear! Jolie was suddenly at a loss for words. She opened her mouth but struggled to find the right thing to say. After a moment, she stammered, “Uh… actually, it’s not necessary.” “Not taking pictures anymore?” Gavin asked. Jolie shook her head. “No, I’m not. I’m hungry.” Having someone else tak