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

shook her head. "No need, I'll

widened. "Alright, then stay

distracted and anxious, didn't notice the

Though people around him were flattering and engaging

mistaken.

+15 BONUS

Russell's date

just now, Russell had leaned in so close to her,

champagne in

front of Lucas, smiling as

slightly as

his cold gaze finally shifted away

Lucas was no longer staring coldly at her, Aveline let out a

anticipated Lucas being

come to avoid him, but things hadn't gone as planned. She went to Arthur Town, and he went there on a business trip. She returned

What a cursed fate.

state and asked, "Aveline, are you feeling

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