Russell's fingers tightened around his wine glass, but his handsome, refined face maintained a flawless smile.

"I'm glad you both could make it. Thank you for the well wishes," he said, preparing to move on to the next table.

"Wait, my wife hasn't spoken yet," Lucas interjected, stopping them in their tracks.

Now, there was no way to leave. With everyone's eyes on them, making a scene would surely become the talk of Cloudflare City.

Aveline exhaled a quiet sigh, lifted her glass, and looked at Russell and Rina. "Wishing you both a happy marriage and that all your dreams come true." "Thank you," Rina responded cheerfully, her voice sweet.

In Rina's mind, as long as Aveline was with Lucas, she posed no threat.

There was no need to target Aveline anymore.

If Lucas liked Aveline, there was no harm in acting friendly around her.

Lucas turned his gaze to Russell. "So, what do you think? Did my wife say it well?"

Aveline felt her patience fraying.

this man

to find firm muscle beneath her fingers. He deliberately tensed up, making it impossible

for a moment before

moved on to

Finally, it was over.

whispering harshly, "You did that on purpose, didn't

match hers. "Aveline, I just want you both to see clearly-you two aren't right for each other."

dwell on it, she focused

a lively ball upstairs in

and naturally, Russell

to dance, the rest of the young guests

pulled her toward the dance floor! "Do

replied, "I'm a bit tired. I

over yet. Wouldn't it be rude to leave

at him. "You've already achieved what you came here for. Why do you

"Achieved something? What could that be?

now,

was doing this on

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