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.

uncomfortable, you can go over there. That's

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

Russell's smile widened. "Alright, then stay

and anxious, didn't notice

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

mistaken. It was

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she was Russell's

just now, Russell had leaned in so

in one gulp, then

of Lucas, smiling as

expression softened slightly as

the person, his cold gaze finally shifted away

no longer staring coldly at her, Aveline let out a

hadn't anticipated Lucas

come to avoid him, but things hadn't gone as planned. She went to Arthur Town, and he went

What a cursed fate.

and asked, "Aveline, are you

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