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.

man was truly

come downstairs. The guests gathered around, and the Johnson family began offering

a corner, trying to

her, his

asked, "Where will you be

was

go home," Aveline

slightly.

u home."

she was wearing was a gift from him, she said, "Russ, I'll wash the dress

Aveline was taken aback.

added, "I have no interest in wearing women's clothing, SO keep it.

tell me how much

really don't have to be so formal

knowing the dress

it meaning by wearing it, so it

you," she said, raising her

glass with hers, and they both took a

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