Chapter 233

"Rina."

At that moment, Russell's voice came through. "Tonight is your grandfather's birthday banquet. There are many guests. It's not

unusual for some of them to come out here to get some fresh air. Don't go over there."

Rina glanced toward the flower pavilion corridor, hesitated for a moment, but then followed Russell's advice and returned.

"Russ, who is that woman? Why did she come with you?" Rina's voice grew more distant.

Aveline's body quickly relaxed. She pushed Lucas away and ran back towards the banquet hall.

As her figure disappeared into the light, Lucas glanced down at his fingers, noticing the lingering moisture.

His eyes darkened, and his Adam's apple bobbed. He cast a look back in the direction of Rina and Russell before striding away.

Aveline went straight to the restroom and splashed her face with cold. water to calm down. The thought of what had just happened filled her with anger, making her want to hit Lucas.

But she couldn't win him.

was truly

Wilbert had already come downstairs. The guests

in a corner, trying

approached her,

will you

banquet was

home," Aveline

nodded slightly. "Alright,

u home."

to refuse but remembering that the dress she was wearing was a gift from him, she said, "Russ, I'll wash the dress and return it to you." Russell gave her a half-smile. "Who would I give it to

Aveline was taken aback.

women's clothing, SO keep it. The

Why don't you tell me how much it costs,

don't have to be so formal with

knowing the

just a piece of clothing with no inherent meaning. It's you who gives it meaning by wearing it, so it belongs to you." Aveline couldn't refuse any longer.

you," she said, raising her champagne glass to toast

glass with hers, and

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