Aveline looked up at Russell, giving him a slight smile. "I found Selena. We were just about to head back."

Russell replied, "Great, I'll give you a ride."

Aveline shook her head. "No need, I've already called a car. Thanks anyway."

Selena said, "We can cancel the ride. It's no trouble for Mr. Skyler to drop us off, so thank you, Mr. Skyler."

Russell's handsome and mischievous face lit up with amusement. With Selena saying that, are you still going to refuse me?"

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Aveline gave Selena a helpless look.

Selena, however, winked at her, her expression inscrutable.

They got into the car.

Aveline leaned against the window, staring blankly at the night outside.

Russell, driving, glanced at her through the rearview mirror and asked, "What happened? Maybe I can help."

Selena looked at him, thought for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Do you know any reliable lawyers, especially those good at divorce cases?"

"Selena!"

Aveline immediately grabbed her hand, "Don't say that. I'm not thinking about it right now."

Selena looked at her, hesitating to speak further.

Russell chuckled softly and said, "I do, actually. If you need one, I

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Selena sighed helplessly beside her

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Aveline closed her eyes, saying nothing more. Her mind was hazy, and she drifted off to sleep.

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Russell said, "We've been through a lot together. Stop calling me Mr. Skyler. Besides, I don't need you to look up to me. Call me by my name. I prefer friends to call me by my name." Aveline bit her lip slightly, her long eyelashes trembling. She looked at him, her gaze clear. "Russell, thank you, but I have my own plans.

Russell looked at her for a moment, then chuckled. "You're pretty stubborn, aren't you? Like a mule?"

Aveline was startled, then couldn't help but laugh.

Russell said, "I live here too. Which building are you in?"

Aveline pointed to one of the buildings and said, "It's late. I'll go back now. You should rest early too."

Russell leaned on the car door with one hand. "Alright."

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