Chapter 506

Lucas' cold gaze fell on her as if trying to see through her phone to Russell.

His stare carried a sense of pressure that made Aveline uncomfortable. She shot him an annoyed look. Was she not allowed to take a call?

Lucas kept quiet.

He gripped his fork as if he were gripping Aveline's neck.

Russell's voice came through. "Aveline, what's wrong with Selena? I just contacted her, and she seemed very upset."

Aveline's breath caught in her throat. She then said, "I made her angry. I'll make it up to her."

Russell acknowledged this, then asked, "And you? How are you?"

Aveline paused. "What do you mean?"

Russell said, "Are you hurt? Actually, I rushed over there yesterday too, but I was a step too late.”

He finished with a self-deprecating laugh.

had gone too. Gratitude flickered in her eyes. "Thank

replied, "Good,

A brief silence fell.

Aveline was considering ending the call, Russell suddenly asked, "Aveline,

eyelashes fluttered. She said, "Russ, thank you for

she hoped he wouldn't

Russell understood.

of Selena's attitude, his

had reconciled with

because he had been one step

your choice," Russell said quietly, then

her phone, thinking about

very

everything seemed

deep, cold voice, "Can't bear to part with him? Should we

another man, and

cold, feeling Lucas was being

stood up

said sharply. "Finish your meal

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