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.

to pinch his waist, only to find firm muscle beneath her fingers. He deliberately tensed up, making it impossible

enigmatic gaze lingered on Aveline for a moment before he nodded.

he and Rina moved on to the next

Finally, it was over.

"You did that on purpose, didn't you?

against his ear, and he swallowed, his voice lowering to match hers. "Aveline, I just want you both to see clearly-you two aren't right for each

to dwell on it, she

the banquet, the celebration shifted to a lively ball upstairs in the

dance floor flashed brightly, and naturally, Russell and Rina

dance, the rest of the young guests took over

her toward the dance floor! "Do you know how to dance?" Lucas asked, holding her hand and looking down

a bit tired. I

wedding isn't over yet. Wouldn't it be rude to

at him. "You've already achieved what you came here for. Why

could

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