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

Sidney gave her a deep look before turning around and heading into the back. Moments later, he returned, his work uniform removed, and without a word, he took hold of Maria's hand, leading her out of the coffee house. Maria glanced at his fingers, her gaze shifting to his face as she asked curiously, "Where are you taking me?"

"We're going to the hospital," Sidney replied.

He didn't believe a word she said, so he wanted to take her to get a proper check-up. If she was truly pregnant, then they could discuss what to do about the baby.

Maria's smile deepened.Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Suddenly, she pulled her hand away, still smiling as she said, "Of course I was lying. I'm not pregnant."

Sidney's expression darkened instantly. He stepped forward, grabbing her shoulders, his voice cold as he asked, "Do you think it's fun to mess with me like this?"

The slight pain from his grip didn't seem to bother Maria at all.

She didn't even flinch as she held her coffee, saying calmly, "Yes, it's fun."

A wave of anger surged inside Sidney, his eyes burning with fury.

"Maria, do you have no shame? I don't like you at all! You clinging to me like this only makes me see how pathetic you are!"

His words were harsh, the fire in his chest growing hotter, crashing through him with no way to release it.

Maria's smile faded a little, though she didn't appear upset. The curve of her lips held a mocking edge. "Sidney, I'm playing with you. No matter how badly you insult me, I won't get mad. And until I've had my fun, you're not getting away." Her words were like a dark enchantment, her twisted amusement openly declared, showing no sign of shame.

Sidney's anger only intensified.

Playing? She was just playing?

What was wrong with this woman?

Sidney let go of her, stepping back, then rubbed his hands forcefully against his pants, as if trying to rid himself of something filthy.

"You're insane."

With that, he turned and walked away, deciding he needed to tell Aveline about this.

Maria was clearly a lunatic-Aveline had to stay far away from her!

"Sidney," Maria called after him, her

voice calm but with a hint of

warning, "I'd

advise you not to tell

Aveline about what's going on between us. She's pregnant now and needs to stay calm for the baby's sake. If you tell her, she'll inevitably get involved, and if something happens to the baby because of our mess, Lucas will be furious. Things will only get more complicated then."

Sidney's steps halted.

His hands, hanging at his sides, clenched into fists.

Suppressing his emotions, he asked, "What will it take for you to leave me alone?"

Maria replied with a smirk, "Simple Come to the studio and

working for me like before." Content s to

She wanted him to be a beast of burden during the day and a wild stallion at night.

Sidney

with his back to her,

his eon hidden, and a

BS hidden, and after a

a

moment, he said, "I'll think about it."

With that, he strode away.

Maria watched his retreating figure, the smile on her lips growing wider.

So quick to compromise?

How delightful.

...

The next day, Maria was waiting at the studio for Sidney's response.

To her surprise, it wasn't him who contacted her but Lucas.

"Hello, boss, what's up?" she asked casually.

Lucas' tone was cold as he demanded, "What did you do?"