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.

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

shook her head. "No need, I'll

smile widened. "Alright,

didn't notice

glass in his hand. Though people around him were flattering and engaging

hadn't been mistaken. It was indeed

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Russell's date for the

so close to her, and she hadn't pulled

downed the champagne in one

stepped in front of Lucas, smiling as they said, " Mr. Tudor,

expression softened slightly as he

his cold gaze finally shifted away

at her, Aveline let out a sigh of

hadn't anticipated

hadn't gone as planned. She went to Arthur Town, and he went there on a business trip. She returned to Cloudflare City for the banquet, and he was invited as

What a cursed fate.

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

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