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

"Wait a moment," Nathalie called out, stopping them.

Aaron and Selena turned to look at her.

Aaron asked, "What is it?"

Nathalie, clearly annoyed, said, "You've barely been here and you're already leaving? You spent most of the time glued to your wife. Did you come to see me or not?"

Aaron replied, "I'm married now. If I spent most of my time glued to you instead, my dad would kill me."

Nathalie was left speechless for a moment before she said, "In three days, I'm hosting a birthday party for Lila. As her brother and sister-in-law, you two must attend. You mustn't be late, and definitely no leaving early. Got it?" Selena glanced at Aaron.

Nathalie continued, "Selena, as Lila's sister-in-law, I expect you to come early and help me receive the guests."

It was a direct request, leaving no room for refusal.

Selena raised her eyebrows slightly and nodded. "Of course, Mom."

Nathalie frowned, somewhat impatient but said nothing more.

Instead, she turned to Aaron. "Did you hear me?"

Aaron gave a brief nod. "Yes, I understand."

With that, he took Selena's hand and they left.

After they were gone, Nathalie looked at Lila, noticing her downcast expression. "Lila, don't be sad. It will all be sorted out soon."

Lila's face showed a trace of worry. "Mom, are you sure about this? What if my brother finds out...?"

Nathalie replied, "He won't find out. And by the time he does, he'll be divorcing that cheap woman."

Lila bit her lip, looking timid and innocent.

"Why the sudden decision to throw a birthday party?" Selena asked as they drove.

"There's always something suspicious when things change suddenly," Aaron replied. "Be cautious and act accordingly."

Selena nodded. "I will."

Aaron added, "I'll come pick you up, and we'll go together."

"Alright."

The city lights gleamed brightly as night fell.

They arrived at Club Nine.

When Selena and Aaron arrived, they saw Maria and Sidney were already there.

Selena's sharp eyes quickly noticed the rings on their ring fingers, and she teased with a playful smile, "Oh, what's going on here?"

Maria smiled and replied, "We're planning to have a wedding."

Selena was surprised, "When are you planning to have it? Where will it be? Do you have any plans yet? Can I be involved?"

Her barrage of questions left Maria a bit overwhelmed. Raising her hand helplessly, she said, "Hold on, we're still figuring things out. Once we've got a plan, we'll let you know. Tonight, we just wanted to make up for not treating you guys to a meal after registering our marriage.'

Selena nodded. "Alright, it's just a pity Ave and Lucas couldn't be here since they're stuck in Larbor City. Otherwise, it would've been even more lively."

Maria was speechless.

Anytime Lucas' name came up, Selena never held back.

Their relationship was far too strained, and the only reason they kept things civil on the surface was because of Aveline.

"Let's not just eat. How about we play some poker? I've been dealing with too many stressful things lately, and I need to blow off some steam!" Selena said, her eyes lighting up. Maria nodded. "I'm in."

Sidney hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know how to play."

Upon hearing this, Selena's eyes lit up even more. "No problem! Play a few rounds and you'll learn. We'll teach you!"

Aaron glanced at Selena, easily seeing through her intentions.

Maria caught on too and said with a grin, "Sidney's still in his beginner's luck phase. Watch out for your wallets!"