Seeing the displeasure on her face, Lucas' lips curved into a faint smile.

"What's wrong? Don't want to go? Not in the mood to offer your congratulations?"

Aveline took a deep breath and said, "Let's go."

They were already here was turning back even an option?

Besides, she had already promised Lucas she would come. If she walked away now, he might not show up to finalize the divorce once the cooling-off period ended.

For the sake of the divorce papers, she had to endure it!

Lucas' smile widened as the doorman stepped forward to open the car door.

He got out first.

Russell, the new heir of the Skyler Group, marrying Rina, the heiress of the Johnson family-a wedding like this was nothing short of a spectacle. It was the event of the century. Media reporters with their cameras and equipment were stationed all around, waiting for the best shots.

As soon as Lucas appeared, the crowd erupted in excitement!

He was the rising star of Cloudflare City's elite circles, known for his sharp methods that had been the talk of the town. Everyone was curious to see what the real Lucas was like.

Under the rapid burst of flashing cameras, Lucas turned and extended his hand toward the car. A delicate, fair hand rested in his palm, and he gently closed his fingers around it. Then, a woman with a beautifully crafted makeup look, elegant and poised, stepped out of the car.

The cameras clicked furiously.

a scene, and instinctively, her fingers tightened around Lucas'

placed her hand on his arm and whispered,

a perfectly measured smile on her

the entrance greeted them respectfully and

into the lavishly decorated lobby, away

already waiting by the elevator,

elevator doors opened, members of the Skyler family were

few polite exchanges,

when they saw Lucas. They chatted briefly before inviting him further

course, seated at a table near the head of

gradually filled the banquet

down with Lucas, glancing around but seeing

lowered her gaze

came, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed, and the emcee began

illuminated the entrance as the ornately carved doors

her lips together

with the lights focused on him, he didn't seem

small clutch buzzed twice. She looked down and pulled

I see you! Didn't you say you weren't coming? Sneaking

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