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.

Russell said, "If you're uncomfortable, you can go over there. That's the self-service

head. "No need, I'll

Russell's smile widened. "Alright, then

distracted and anxious, didn't notice the

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

hadn't been mistaken. It was

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seemed she was Russell's date for the

now, Russell had leaned in so close to her,

his glass and downed the champagne in one

as they said, "

slightly as

gaze finally shifted

longer staring coldly at her, Aveline let out a

anticipated Lucas being

went to Arthur Town, and he went there

What a cursed fate.

noticed her distracted state and asked, "Aveline,

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