Chapter 57 The banquet was held in a villa estate.
A red carpet stretched from inside the estate all the way to the entrance, with vehicles stopping at the end of the red carpet, and elegantly dressed people stepping out of the cars. Lucas' car soon stopped as well. Aveline reached out to open the door, but he held her back.
"What are you doing?" She looked at him in confusion.
Lucas, slightly exasperated, said, "Wait a moment. You need to take my arm. We can't let people see that we're not getting along." Aveline asked, "Is that really necessary?" Lucas replied, "We are a married couple." "Oh, add money," Aveline said bluntly.
Lucas responded, "Are you making a living out of this?" Aveline laughed. "You just realized that?" Lucas gave her a deep look and said, "We'll settle it when we get back." Aveline wanted to say more, but at that moment, the car door opened, and she had to keep quiet.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe couldn't continue the argument; if he got upset, her path to wealth would be cut off.
Lucas got out of the car first and extended his hand to her. She looked at his palm, felt a sudden impulse, and then placed her hand in his, allowing him to grip it tightly. After getting out of the car, she naturally took his arm.
The corners of Lucas' lips curved slightly as he led her into the estate.
This banquet was a business event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in Larbor City, attended by the elite of Larbor City's business community. Being part of the Tudor family from Cloudflare City, Lucas was His return had not only stirred Cloudflare City but also caused a ripple in Larbor City's business circles.
Everyone knew that the head of the Tudor family had three sons, but over ten years ago, a kidnapping case shocked all of Cloudflare City. Someone had kidnapped his three sons for ransom.
The Tudor family mobilized all their resources but couldn't find. where the kidnappers were hiding. Half a month after the three of them were kidnapped, the police finally found the kidnappers' hideout, but it was Out of all his sons, two died, leaving only Lucas as the sole survivor.
He becthe only heir of the Tudor family.
However, after being rescued, he was in a daze, and despite his young age, countless psychologists were brought in to treat him. It wasn't until a year later that his condition began to improve.
But two years ago, he got into a car accident and fell into a coma. A year ago, he mysteriously disappeared from home.
He returned not long ago, and people couldn't help but think that the remaining heir of the Tudor family had a life full of misfortunes and that surviving was a stroke of luck.
Curious glances were cast toward Lucas, but he seemed oblivious, his handsand sharp features calm and indifferent, surrounded by an aura of power and nobility.
Aveline was puzzled, wondering why people kept staring at him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe didn't have flowers on his face, after all.
At that moment, a middle-aged man approached with a smile and began chatting with Lucas Aveline found ve the conversation boring and didn't pay attention. Suddenly, someone tapped her hand, and she turned in confusion.
Lucas said to her, "There's a buffet over there. If you're hungry.geat something I'll cfind you later." "Alright." Aveline nodded, immediately letting go of his hand and walking forward without a moment's hesitation. Lucas was speechless.
A hint of helplessness flashed in his deep black eyes, but he quickly resumed his conversation.
At a business banquet, attendees naturally cwith ith the intention of seeking partnerships, finding suitable collaborators, and exchanging industry experiences, none of which interested Aveline.
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