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.

said, "If you're uncomfortable, you can go over there. That's the self-service area, and it has

and shook her head. "No

widened. "Alright, then stay close

distracted and anxious, didn't notice the look

Though people around him were flattering and engaging in small talk, his gaze was fixed on those two

mistaken.

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was Russell's date

so close to her, and

and downed the champagne in one gulp,

smiling as they said, " Mr.

slightly as he nodded.

person, his cold gaze

longer staring coldly at her, Aveline let

anticipated Lucas

Arthur Town, and he went there on a business trip. She returned to Cloudflare City

What a cursed fate.

noticed her distracted state and asked, "Aveline, are you

her head. "No, I'm just not used to

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

cry. "Russ, please have

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