Russell's fingers tightened around his wine glass, but his handsome, refined face maintained a flawless smile.

"I'm glad you both could make it. Thank you for the well wishes," he said, preparing to move on to the next table.

"Wait, my wife hasn't spoken yet," Lucas interjected, stopping them in their tracks.

Now, there was no way to leave. With everyone's eyes on them, making a scene would surely become the talk of Cloudflare City.

Aveline exhaled a quiet sigh, lifted her glass, and looked at Russell and Rina. "Wishing you both a happy marriage and that all your dreams come true." "Thank you," Rina responded cheerfully, her voice sweet.

In Rina's mind, as long as Aveline was with Lucas, she posed no threat.

There was no need to target Aveline anymore.

If Lucas liked Aveline, there was no harm in acting friendly around her.

Lucas turned his gaze to Russell. "So, what do you think? Did my wife say it well?"

Aveline felt her patience fraying.

"Is this man insane?" she thought.

firm muscle beneath her fingers. He deliberately tensed up, making it impossible for her to get a good

Aveline for a moment before he nodded. "Thank you, Mrs.

and Rina moved on

Finally, it was over.

turning to Lucas and whispering harshly, "You did that on purpose, didn't

right for each other." Aveline fought the urge to roll her eyes and chose to ignore him. As

on it, she focused on her meal

to a lively ball upstairs in

brightly, and naturally, Russell and Rina were the center

being pregnant and unable to dance, the rest of the young guests

Lucas had other plans. He grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the dance floor! "Do you know

a bit tired. I just want to

yet. Wouldn't it be rude to

she looked at him. "You've already achieved what you came here

What could

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