Chapter 228

The banquet hall was on the 7th floor. As the elevator doors opened, Russell and Aveline stepped out.

Because of Russell's recent reunion with the Skyler family, many

people recognized him and came over to greet him, engaging in polite conversation.

Aveline stood quietly beside him, playing the role of an accessory.

Suddenly, she felt a cold presence enveloping her. Her expression froze, and she instinctively turned to look.

Her eyes widened when she saw the person not far away.

Lucas!

What was he doing here?

Aveline instinctively grabbed Russell's arm.

Russell looked at her and leaned in slightly, asking, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," Aveline replied, her eyelids trembling as she tried to compose herself.

can go over there. That's

"No

"Alright, then

distracted and anxious, didn't notice the look in

Lucas held a champagne glass in his hand. Though people around him were flattering and

mistaken.

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Russell's date for the

in so close to her, and

and downed the champagne in one gulp, then

Lucas, smiling as they said, " Mr.

slightly

his cold gaze

Lucas was no longer staring coldly at

hadn't anticipated

gone as planned. She went to Arthur Town, and he went there on a business trip. She returned to

What a cursed fate.

distracted state and asked, "Aveline,

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