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.

"If you're uncomfortable, you can go

smiled and shook her head. "No need, I'll stay by your

widened. "Alright, then stay close to

didn't notice the look in

around him were flattering and engaging in small talk, his gaze was fixed on those

hadn't been mistaken. It was

+15 BONUS

Russell's date for the

leaned in so close

raised his glass and downed the champagne in one

smiling as they said,

softened slightly as he

gaze finally shifted away from

no longer staring coldly at her, Aveline let out a

hadn't anticipated

and he went there on a business trip. She returned to Cloudflare

What a cursed fate.

noticed her distracted state and asked, "Aveline,

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