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

"What gossip?" Aveline's interest was instantly piqued, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Gernard.

Gernard leaned in conspiratorially, about to spill the juicy details. "It's about Brother. You won't believe what happened today..."

"Ahem!"

Before he could finish, Gavin appeared, clearing his throat just loud enough to interrupt. He grabbed Gernard's arm, pulling him away. "Let's talk about the company," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. Gernard protested, "Brother, wait, I wasn't finished!"

Aveline, her curiosity fully ignited, took a couple of steps forward. "Hey bros, don't leave me hanging! Finish the story first!"

Without slowing down, Gavin replied, "He's headed to South Africa soon. Work comes first."

"South Africa?" Gernard's jaw dropped. "Wait, since when am I going to South Africa? I didn't hear about this! What's going on?"

Aveline stopped in her tracks, equally puzzled. "South Africa? Does the Cooper family even have projects there?"

Just then, Wilfried walked over, chuckling. "Aveline, haven't you figured it out yet? Gavin just doesn't want Gernard spilling the gossip." "Why not?" Aveline asked, confused.

With a grin, Wilfried replied, "Because the gossip is probably about Gavin himself."

Aveline's eyes widened in realization. "Ohhh, that's why! Now I'm dying to know what it is!"

Gavin had always been the calm, composed one, never involved in any scandals or gossip. The idea that there might be something juicy about him was almost unbelievable.

Bursting with curiosity, Aveline couldn't resist and immediately shared the news with Selena.

After hearing the story, Selena was quiet for a moment before saying, "I think I might know what it's about..."

"You do?" Aveline looked at her in surprise.

Selena, munching on an apple, nodded vaguely. "Yeah, I think so. It probably has something to do with Jolie."

Aveline's curiosity was instantly piqued. "Don't leave me hanging! Spill the details."

Suddenly, Wilfried popped over, chiming in, "Yes, yes, Selena, tell us everything." Startled, Selena nearly choked on her apple. "Mr. Wilfried, you scared me!"

Wilfried chuckled. "I'm just concerned about my eldest. He's almost thirty and still hasn't found someone. I see all of you getting married and having kids, and honestly, I'm envious. I want to be a

granddad already!"

Selena couldn't help but smile. "Well, I can't say for sure, but here's what I think happened..."

She then recounted the events-how Jolie had been drugged, and how she handed her over to Gavin for help.

"After that, I don't know what happened," she finished.

Aveline stroked her chin

thoughtfully. "Looks like brother didn't take Jolie to the hospital after all. And Gernard knows what really went down... interesting."

Selena paused for a moment, then asked, "So, are you saying something might've happened between Gavin and Jolie?" Aveline nodded. "It's very possible."

Selena fell silent, unsure how to react. After a beat, she simply turned away, "I'm going to check on Pax and Joy."

Wilfried, still mulling over the situation, finally said, "That Jolie is a good kid responsible and beautiful. If Gavin really did... take advantage of the situation, then we'll need to make sure we handle this properly."

Aveline quickly interjected, "Dad, let's give brother a chance to sort this out on his own first."

Wilfried frowned slightly. "But we can't just let it slide."

Aveline nodded. "I know, but maybe talk to him first. See where his head is at before we make any decisions."