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

Reese had already soured his mood, and he certainly hadn't anticipated Elias causing such

getting together, so I thought of spicing

massaged his temples, visibly

doesn't have to be chaotic to be lively.

I be happy

coldly. "Do you think I can be happy

right, I'll clear

outside talking to James. The annoyance in his expression deepened. "Get out of my sight and stop

his brother's mood inscrutable, and proceeded to rejoin

steps, he spotted Ava conversing with Cole in

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

interrupted by the same influencer he had been talking to earlier. She grabbed Elias's arm and leaned in closely. Her voice was soft and coquettish, "Mr. Schmidt, you promised to

to turn in

He raised his voice a few decibels, addressing her sternly,

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

sleeve, "Elias, did I do something

of the way. When he saw Ava looking at him with indifference and

user.

actions almost unconsciously, not really understanding why he

overheard Ava saying to Cole, "Director, it's a bit stuffy in the villa. Let's go outside to get