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.

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

shook her head. "No need, I'll

Russell's smile widened. "Alright, then stay close

anxious, didn't notice

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

hadn't been mistaken. It was indeed

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was Russell's

now, Russell had leaned in so close to

in

of Lucas, smiling as they said, " Mr. Tudor, Mr. Wilbert requests your

softened slightly as he nodded.

his cold gaze finally shifted

no longer staring coldly at her, Aveline

hadn't anticipated Lucas

he went there on a business

What a cursed fate.

and asked, "Aveline,

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