Chapter 226

"I'm fine."

Aveline's tone was calm. "Since she raised me, I won't hold a grudge over what happened five years ago. But after that night, I considered my debt to her repaid. This time, I won't let her off the hook. She has to face the consequences of her actions. If she's innocent, she'll be released."

Zachary remained silent.

Aveline took out a tissue and wiped the corner of her mouth. "Zachary, I advise you to leave Arthur Town and explore opportunities elsewhere. You're still young, staying here will only hold you back." Zachary replied, "I understand. I'll think about it."

After hanging up, Aveline returned to the hotel, planning to visit the police station a few days later to inquire about her background.

Hilda needed to suffer a bit.

To avoid Lucas, Aveline hadn't left her room for several days.

That particular morning, she received a call from Russell.

"Aveline, you haven't forgotten your promise to me, have you?" Russell's light-hearted voice came through.

Aveline paused, her movements stilled as confusion flickered in her eyes.

banquet tonight. You promised to accompany me. Did

a wave of

sorry. I'll book a ticket right now. I should be able to make it

she spoke, she opened the booking

have to rush, just send me your flight details, and I'll pick you up and take you

changed clothes, grabbed her suitcase, and left the hotel, heading straight to the

took two hours, followed

the plane, Aveline sent her flight information to Russell, who

relaxed and looked out the window. She hoped that by the time she returned, Lucas would

Celestial Heights.

the Johnson family patriarch

was known for their scholarly reputation. Wilbert

landscape painting selling for a

of Cloudflare City's elite,

of Cloudflare City's prominent families, the

the file he was reviewing, glanced at his watch, and

sir." Desmond nodded and took out his phone to start

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