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.

He deliberately tensed up, making it impossible for her to get a good

a moment before he nodded. "Thank

he and Rina moved on to

Finally, it was over.

Lucas and whispering harshly, "You did that on purpose, didn't you? Are you out

his voice lowering to match hers. "Aveline, I just want you both to see clearly-you two aren't right for each other." Aveline fought the

it, she focused on her

shifted to a lively ball upstairs in the main

on the dance floor flashed brightly, and

dance, the rest of the young guests took over the dance

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

"I'm a bit tired. I just

yet. Wouldn't it be rude to

eyes were cool as she looked at him. "You've already achieved what you came here for.

eyebrow. "Achieved something? What could that be? I

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