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

Maria gazed at Sidney's face, suddenly laughing softly before leaning in to kiss the corner of his lips. "Sidney, I didn't realize you were like this."

Her kiss deepened the intensity in his eyes as he asked, "Like what?"

"Very easy to please," Maria replied with a teasing smile.

He wasn't demanding just because she was his wife, he didn't let anyone's provocations affect him.

Sidney held her gaze for a long moment without saying anything.

She had misunderstood.

He wasn't a man easily satisfied.

In fact, it was quite the opposite-he wanted much more.

But for now, in front of her, he kept those desires in check.

What if he pushed too far and things backfired? He would never forgive himself.

So, he would take his time.

They were married now, and they had all the time in the world.

As they stepped out of the car and headed towards the elevator, two people suddenly rushed forward, blocking their way.

Maria's smile vanished instantly when she saw Gorden and Tracy.

They had somehow snuck in.

This neighborhood's security and management were clearly incompetent.

Sidney immediately stepped in front of Maria protectively, facing the two strangers.

"Who are you?" he asked firmly.

Gorden pointed a finger at Maria and said, "We're her parents, and here's the paternity test to prove it!"

He held out the report for Maria to see.

Tracy added, "Mary, you didn't believe us before, but now you can. We really are your parents."

Sidney frowned, glancing at Maria and noticing the coldness that had appeared on her face.

Without hesitation, he said, "Parents?

e never heard of younet

You've trespassed here, and I'm calling security right now to have

you thrown out."

He pulled out his phone and dialed the gatehouse immediately.

Seeing this, Gorden's expression darkened, and he reached out, attempting to snatch Sidney's phone.

However, Sidney quickly sidestepped, keeping a safe distance.

"What do you think you're doing?" Sidney said coldly. "If you try anything, I'll call the police right now."

"Go ahead, call them!" Gorden spat, pointing angrily at Maria. "We're her parents! We have every right to see her! She can't refuse us!"

Sidney had already connected with security and quickly explained the situation. The guard immediately sent someone over. Maria calmly watched Gorden and Tracy for a moment before asking, "Why are you here? What do you want from me?"

Tracy's eyes lit up, sensing a glimmer of hope. She stepped forward with what she hoped was a warm, motherly smile.

"Mary, we've been searching for you for years. We're so happy to have finally found you. Don't you miss

your family?" Tracy's voice wes.

thick

with fake warmth.

Trying to play the family card, were they?

Unfortunately for them, Maria wasn't the type to be swayed by sentimentality.

"You're here because Gorden owes sixty thousand dollars, right?" Maria's voice cut through the act.

Gorden and Tracy both froze, their faces draining of color.

They hadn't expected Maria to know about that.

The truth was, they had come to find her for one reason-to get money.

Gorden's son, their precious pride and joy, was in serious debt-sixty thousand dollars wasn't a small sum. And with the interest from the illegal gambling dens, the amount had likely ballooned beyond measure. If they couldn't pay Gorden's son would lose more than just his freedom; he'd lose his limbs.

They couldn't let that happen. After all, he was the one who needed to carry on the family name.