Chapter 227 Lucas ordered coldly, "Tell her to cseewhen I return." Desmond replied, "Yes, sir." +15 BONUS As Aveline exited the airport, she immediately spotted a strikingly handsman with short, purple-gray hair.
A smile spread across her face. "Russ." Russell naturally took her luggage and asked, "Are you tired? There's still stleft. If you're tired, you can rest a bit." Aveline shook her head. "I'm fine. I slept on the plane." Russell opened the car door for her. "Then let's go. We'll get you changed first." Aveline nodded and got into the car.
Once they arrived, Russell handed her over to the stylist and waited in the lounge.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSitting in front of the mirror, Aveline said, "I don't want anything too glamorous, just something simple and elegant will do." The stylist, initially eager to showcase her skills, had to rein in her creativity upon hearing Aveline's request. An hour and a half later, everything was ready.
Hearing movement, Russell looked up to see Aveline gracefully descending the stairs, holding the railing for support.
She wore a champagne-colored sequined gown with a halter neck. design. Delicate pearl chains draped over her shoulders and tiny pearls were scattered across the dress, giving it an elegant yet noble look. Her long hair was styled in an updo, and her delicate face had light, refined makeup, making her look like a celestial maiden.
Russell's eyes flashed with admiration.
He stood up and said, "You look stunning!" Aveline smiled slightly. "Sorry to keep you waiting " Russell took out his phone and asked, "Can I take a photo?" Aveline was puzzled. "Why?" +15 RONUS Russell smiled. "I just want to capture this beautiful moment of you." A strange feeling brushed through Aveline's heart, and she said, "Let's skip it. It's getting late, and we should head out." Russell shrugged regretfully. "Alright then." The birthday banquet was held at the seven-star hotel in Cloudflare. City, with attendants welcoming guests on either side of the red carpet.
Aveline, holding Russell's arm, walked in. Many eyes followed them as they made their way inside.
Aveline still felt somewhat uneasy in such settings. This was only her second tattending such a grand event.
Russell's gentle voice whispered in her ear, "Don't be nervous, just relax." Aveline let out an almost imperceptible sigh of relief.
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As they entered the hotel lobby, a m luxurious Rolls-Royce Phantom M arrived at the end of the red carpet.
A valet respectfully opened the car door, and Lucas, dressed in a black suit, stepped out His tall, handsfigure exuded an aura of cold elegance. He raised his eyes, and his gaze fell ahead, where a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.
+15 BONUS It seemed like he saw Aveline.
But how could she possibly be here?
Lucas strode inside, but by the the entered the lobby, the familiam figure had already disappeared. COMMENTS X