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.

uncomfortable, you can go over there.

head. "No need, I'll

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

distracted and anxious, didn't notice the look in Russell's

champagne glass in his hand. Though people around him were

been mistaken.

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seemed she was Russell's

leaned in so close to her, and

champagne in one gulp, then

front of Lucas, smiling as they said, " Mr. Tudor,

expression softened slightly as

cold gaze

at her, Aveline let out a sigh of

hadn't anticipated

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

What a cursed fate.

distracted state and asked,

I'm just not used

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

almost wanted to cry. "Russ, please have

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