Chapter 228

The banquet hall was on the 7th floor. As the elevator doors opened, Russell and Aveline stepped out.

Because of Russell's recent reunion with the Skyler family, many

people recognized him and came over to greet him, engaging in polite conversation.

Aveline stood quietly beside him, playing the role of an accessory.

Suddenly, she felt a cold presence enveloping her. Her expression froze, and she instinctively turned to look.

Her eyes widened when she saw the person not far away.

Lucas!

What was he doing here?

Aveline instinctively grabbed Russell's arm.

Russell looked at her and leaned in slightly, asking, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," Aveline replied, her eyelids trembling as she tried to compose herself.

her unease, Russell said, "If you're uncomfortable, you can go over there. That's the self-service

shook her head. "No need,

this, Russell's smile widened. "Alright, then stay

didn't notice the look

Though people around him were flattering and engaging in small talk, his

mistaken. It

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was Russell's date for

in so close to her, and

champagne in one

of Lucas, smiling as they said, " Mr. Tudor, Mr. Wilbert requests your

softened slightly as he

gaze finally

at

anticipated Lucas

he went there on a business trip. She returned to Cloudflare City for the

What a cursed fate.

her distracted state and asked,

shook her head. "No, I'm just not

slightly, his eyes shimmering. "Then I'll bring you to more of these events in the future. You'll get used to it after a

to cry. "Russ,

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