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.

"There's a banquet tonight.

wave of

should be

spoke, she opened the booking

send me your flight details, and

changed clothes, grabbed her suitcase, and left the hotel, heading straight to

Arthur Town to the city took two hours, followed by a three-hour flight. She

her flight information to Russell, who replied with an

She hoped that by the time she returned, Lucas would

Celestial Heights.

the luxurious presidential suite, Desmond walked in and said, "Mr. Tudor, the Johnson family patriarch has sent you an invitation for his birthday

known for their scholarly reputation. Wilbert Johnson's

selling for a staggering forty million

of Cloudflare City's elite, as well as some dignitaries

City's prominent families,

closed the file he was reviewing, glanced at his

took out his

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