PopularNovelSeeing 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.
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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.
It was Aveline's first tfacing such a scene, and instinctively, her fingers tightened around Lucas' hand.
He placed her hand on his arm and whispered, "Don't be nervous."
Aveline adjusted her breathing, maintaining a perfectly measured smile on her beautiful face.
The doormen at the entrance greeted them respectfully and invited them inside.
As they stepped into the lavishly decorated lobby, away from the blinding flashes, Aveline felt herself relax.
Someone was already waiting by the elevator, and they were escorted directly inside.
The banquet hall was on the seventh floor. When the elevator doors opened, members of the Skyler family were
there to greet them.
After a few polite exchanges, the
hosts' attitude noticeably brightened when they saw Lucas. They chatted briefly before inviting him further
inside.
With his status, Lucas was, of course, seated at a table near the head of the room.
Guests gradually filled the banquet hall.
Aveline sat down with Lucas, glancing around but seeing no sign of Russell.
She lowered her gaze slightly.
When the tcame, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed, and the emcee began to speak.
A spotlight then illuminated the entrance as the ornately carved doors swung open. Russell's tall figure
appeared, striding in with confident steps.
Aveline pressed her lips together slightly, watching.
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Thankfully, with the lights focused on him, he didn't seem to notice her.
Her small clutch buzzed twice. She looked down and pulled out her phone to see a message from Selena.
"My dear, | see you! Didn't you say you weren't coming? Sneaking around behind my back?"
Aveline replied, "I didn't plan for this. I'll explain later."
Selena texted, "Hmph, I'd like to see what kind of explanation you can cup with." She was clearly upset.
Aveline sighed softly, but just then she felt a gaze on her. She looked up instinctively and found herself
locking eyes with Russell
stage.
Uh-oh... This was awkward.
She managed to offer a polite, if slightly strained, smile.
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Russell's expression tightened, his already reserved face growing a shade darker. "Want a candy?"
At that moment, a piece of candy appeared at her lips, offered by Lucas.
She turned to look at him and met his gaze, full of what could only be described as tender affection. A shiver ran «
through her, and goosebumps prickled her skin.
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