Chapter 226

"I'm fine."

Aveline's tone was calm. "Since she raised me, I won't hold a grudge over what happened five years ago. But after that night, I considered my debt to her repaid. This time, I won't let her off the hook. She has to face the consequences of her actions. If she's innocent, she'll be released."

Zachary remained silent.

Aveline took out a tissue and wiped the corner of her mouth. "Zachary, I advise you to leave Arthur Town and explore opportunities elsewhere. You're still young, staying here will only hold you back." Zachary replied, "I understand. I'll think about it."

After hanging up, Aveline returned to the hotel, planning to visit the police station a few days later to inquire about her background.

Hilda needed to suffer a bit.

To avoid Lucas, Aveline hadn't left her room for several days.

That particular morning, she received a call from Russell.

"Aveline, you haven't forgotten your promise to me, have you?" Russell's light-hearted voice came through.

Aveline paused, her movements stilled as confusion flickered in her eyes.

Russell sighed. "There's a banquet tonight. You promised to accompany me. Did you

of embarrassment. She

should be able to make it in time for

she opened the booking

again. "There's still time. You don't have to rush, just send me your flight details, and I'll pick you up and take you to the

suitcase, and left the hotel, heading straight

two hours, followed by a three-hour flight. She would just

Aveline sent her flight information

looked out the window. She hoped that by

Celestial Heights.

the Johnson family patriarch has sent you an invitation for his

Johnson family of Cloudflare City was known for their scholarly

painting selling for a staggering

Cloudflare City's elite,

one of Cloudflare City's prominent families,

closed the file he was reviewing, glanced at his

and took out his phone

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Lucas asked, "Did you find out which

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