After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

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.

Russell sighed. "There's a banquet tonight. You promised to accompany me. Did

wave of embarrassment. She

a ticket right now. I should be able to make it in time for

she

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

changed clothes, grabbed her suitcase, and left the hotel,

Town to the city took two hours, followed by

on the plane, Aveline sent her flight information to Russell, who replied with an

looked out the window. She hoped that by the

Celestial Heights.

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

was known for their scholarly reputation. Wilbert Johnson's calligraphy and paintings

selling for a staggering

invite almost all of Cloudflare City's elite, as well as some dignitaries from other

of Cloudflare City's prominent families, the

was reviewing, glanced at his watch, and said, Book

sir." Desmond nodded and took out