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 over there. That's the self-service area, and it

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

smile widened. "Alright, then stay close

notice the look

his hand. Though people around him were flattering and engaging in small talk, his gaze

been mistaken.

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was Russell's date for

in so close to her,

champagne in one gulp,

front of Lucas, smiling as they said,

slightly as he

the person, his cold gaze finally shifted away

was no longer staring coldly at her,

hadn't anticipated Lucas

avoid him, but things hadn't gone as planned. She went to Arthur Town, and he went there on a business trip. She returned

What a cursed fate.

her distracted state and asked, "Aveline, are you feeling

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