A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

Reese was about to respond when she saw Lukas stepping out of the car, his expression icy. He walked directly into the villa without acknowledging either her or James.

Suddenly, Reese recalled the morning call from Lukas, asking her to attend a gathering that Elias had arranged. She hadn't realized that the "drinking game" Lukas mentioned was the same party Cole was talking about. She had turned down Lukas, but here she was with Cole. The situation felt awkward.

Reese considered whether she should find a chance to explain things to Lukas privately. Just then, James quipped, "I never expected Lukas to be here too. Small world, huh? It's like we're neighbors at a police station."

Reese paid little attention to his teasing and said, "Mr. King, if there's nothing else, I'll head inside."

James smirked. "No rush. Let's chat a bit more. Lukas's perennially grim face can be quite contagious. You might catch it if you go in."

Reese felt a bit exasperated. "There are other people at the party."

James, seeing her reluctance, deflated his playful tone. "All right, fine. I won't keep you here. But my brother's advice is for your own good. Try to keep your distance from Lukas."

Reese had heard James express this sentiment before. However, her relationship with Lukas was a delicate balance that she had to navigate.

She nodded, and James waved as he turned toward the next villa.

The party venue was spacious, particularly the living room which could accommodate many people. The place often hosted parties for the wealthier second-generation individuals, a fact Lukas had not anticipated when choosing it for the gathering.

Upon entering, he observed the living room in disarray with celebrities, social media influencers, and wealthy youngsters mingling together, creating quite a chaotic scene.

Lukas stood at one corner, spotting Elias having fun with a young influencer. He went over and pulled Elias away from the commotion, guiding him to a sofa near the floor-to-ceiling windows.

mentioned?" Lukas's forehead seemed ready to

already soured his mood, and he

say I wanted to celebrate, didn't I? Besides, you rarely suggest getting together, so I thought of spicing things up. I even brought along

his

worsened Lukas's irritation. "A party doesn't have to be chaotic to be lively. Aren't you

replied, "Why wouldn't I be happy

him coldly. "Do you think I can be happy with this

shrugged helplessly. "All right,

argument, especially with Reese still outside talking to James. The annoyance in his expression deepened. "Get out of my sight and

his head, finding his brother's mood inscrutable, and proceeded to rejoin his flirtatious interaction with

took a couple of steps, he spotted Ava conversing

see Ava at the event. He straightened his posture, planning to greet

influencer he had been talking to earlier. She grabbed Elias's arm and leaned in closely. Her

gaze happened to

his arm away from the woman, his expression righteous. He raised his voice a few decibels, addressing her sternly, "Show me

influencer was taken aback. Everyone knew Elias was a playboy, but this was a side of him she had never seen. She stared

grasp his sleeve, "Elias, did

of the way. When he saw Ava looking at him with indifference and then looking away, he felt

user.

these actions almost unconsciously, not really understanding why he

But he overheard Ava saying to Cole, "Director, it's a bit stuffy in the villa. Let's go outside to get some fresh air and also