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.

"There's a banquet tonight. You promised to accompany

wave of embarrassment. She

I'm sorry. I'll book a ticket right now. I should be able to make it in time for the

she opened the booking

still time. You don't have to rush, just send me your flight details, and I'll pick you up and take you

her suitcase, and left the hotel, heading straight

to the city took two hours, followed

Aveline sent her flight information to Russell, who

looked out the window. She hoped that

Celestial Heights.

said, "Mr. Tudor, the Johnson family patriarch has sent you an invitation for

of Cloudflare City was known for their scholarly reputation. Wilbert Johnson's calligraphy

painting selling for a staggering forty million

Cloudflare City's elite, as well as some dignitaries from

of Cloudflare City's prominent

the file he was reviewing, glanced

nodded and took out his phone to start

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