After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas) novel Chapter 957

The cold tension in the air began to spread, but Selena acted as if she didn’t notice a thing.

"You should head home," she said casually. "I’m about to go to bed myself."

"Move," Lucas said suddenly, his voice low and commanding.

Selena let out a mocking laugh. "And who do you think you are? You tell me to move, and I’m supposed to just step aside?"

Lucas’ expression darkened, his gaze cold as it locked onto her. But Selena wasn’t intimidated in the slightest—in fact, she boldly stared right back at him.

Lucas stayed quiet, his frustration evident. This was the kind of boldness that only family could get away with, pushing boundaries just because they could.

Exhaling a heavy breath, he said, "I just want to see her for a moment. After that, I’ll leave."

"Nope," Selena replied briskly, shutting the door in his face without hesitation.

Lucas closed his eyes for a brief moment, and when he reopened them, they were filled with icy resolve. Yet after standing there for a few seconds, he sighed in defeat and turned away.

What was he going to do—break in and drag her out?

Besides, the wedding was just around the corner, and Aaron wasn’t going to show up unannounced at a time like this. Even if he wanted to, the Fletcher family would never allow it.

Lucas pulled out his phone and sent a message.

"Let’s go for a drink."

Aaron replied, "I was just thinking the same."

The two men were on the same page. They called Lance and headed straight to Club No. 9 for a night of drinking.

...

Meanwhile, Selena walked back into the bedroom, grinning with satisfaction. She was just about to say something when she noticed Aveline’s peaceful breathing, her eyes closed in deep sleep.

Maria, sitting nearby, shrugged helplessly. "She fell asleep in under two minutes."

Selena looked at her, confused. "What’s wrong?"

Maria raised an eyebrow. "Are you telling me that Aaron still doesn’t know you messed with him using a fake account?"

A flicker of guilt crossed Selena’s face. "No, he doesn’t know. And I don’t plan on telling him. I stopped using the fake account ages ago, so I figured it’s all in the past now."

Maria shook her head. "I think you should come clean. This could end up being a ticking time bomb."

Selena grew a little nervous. "You really think so?"

"It depends on the person," Maria said. "Some might think it’s playful and harmless, but others could see it as a betrayal. It all depends on whether Aaron has a forgiving nature. If he decides to make a big deal out of it, you might find yourself in deep trouble."

Selena’s worry deepened. "So… what do I do?"

Panic began to set in. She hadn’t intended to confess, but Maria had a point—if it ever came out, it would explode like a bomb with serious consequences.

Maria suggested, "Maybe… wait until after the wedding to tell him? Right now, with the wedding so close, if you bring it up, who knows if the whole thing will still happen?"