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.

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

"No need, I'll stay by

"Alright, then

anxious, didn't notice the

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

hadn't been mistaken. It was

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was Russell's date for the

Russell had leaned in so close to

champagne in one gulp, then strode directly towards Russell

then, someone stepped in front of Lucas, smiling as they

softened slightly as he nodded.

person, his cold gaze finally

at her, Aveline let

hadn't anticipated Lucas being

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,

What a cursed fate.

and asked, "Aveline, are

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