After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 976

Maria thought Lucas must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed today. Since when was he so easygoing? Usually, it was a miracle if he didn’t work them to the ground, but today, he was offering her a break?

This thought crossed her mind, and she voiced it aloud, "Boss, are you feeling alright today?"

Lucas was speechless.

Among his subordinates, only Maria dared speak to him like that, with no regard for formalities. But he couldn’t do anything about it—Maria was both highly capable and incredibly loyal.

Lucas glanced at Aveline beside him, holding back his temper as he said, "Do you want the time off or not?"

"Of course I do!" Maria agreed without hesitation. Lucas was showing her some grace today, and she wasn't about to waste the opportunity.

"Just let me know once the date is set," Lucas replied calmly.

"Got it," Maria answered, then quickly ended the call.

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Lucas turned to Aveline and asked, "Is that enough sincerity for you?"

Aveline shook her head. "Not quite."

Lucas looked at her and gently placed his hand on her round belly, asking, "Then what else do you want me to do?"

Aveline replied, "Maria and the others have been by your side for so long. For something as big as a wedding, you should make a gesture—send a gift."

So that was what she meant.

Even without her prompting, Lucas had already planned to send a wedding gift.

He leaned closer, kissed the corner of her lips, and said, "Alright, I’ll listen to you. We’ll send a gift in our name as a couple. She’ll remember your kindness."

Aveline gave him a little push. "I don’t want it to be like that."

"How about this, then?" Lucas's breath grew warmer as he kissed her face, his fingers lifting the hem of her dress.

Aveline's pale cheeks flushed. "What are you doing? It's broad daylight."

Lucas’ eyes darkened. "So, what you’re saying is, it’s fine as long as it’s at night?"