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.

you can go over there. That's

smiled and shook her head. "No need, I'll stay by

"Alright, then stay

notice

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

been mistaken.

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was Russell's

Russell had leaned in so close

and downed the champagne in one

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

softened slightly as he nodded.

person, his cold gaze finally shifted away from

no longer staring coldly at

hadn't anticipated

him, but things hadn't gone as planned. She went to Arthur Town, and he went there on

What a cursed fate.

her distracted state and asked,

"No, I'm just not used

of these events in the future. You'll get used to it after

to cry. "Russ, please have

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