The group couldn't help but remember the first time Aveline visited Russell's bar and got drunk. She clung to Russell and wouldn't let go!

Aveline, however, seemed unfazed and said, "It's just beer, one bottle won't hurt."

Selena chimed in, "If Aveline says one bottle is fine, then one bottle

Russell smiled, took the beer, and popped the tab.

Just as he was about to drink, there was a knock on the door.

Selena was puzzled. "Who could it be at this hour?"

Aveline looked equally confused.

"is!"

Russell, unfazed, took a sip of his beer, acting as if he didn't care who it was

Selena opened the door and saw two people standing there. She immediately tried to close it.

Aaron quickly blocked it, smirking. "Why are you closing the door? Feelin

guilty

about something?"

Selena snapped back, "Are you crazy? Can't you see I don't want you here? Besides, this is my house. If I want to close the door, I will. What's it to you?" Aaron's face darkened with annoyance.

This woman... she's infuriating!

Just last night they were so passionate in bed, and now she was acting like she didn't even know him. She seemed ready to explode at the slightest provocation! Aaron gritted his teeth and pushed the door open. "Well, I'm here now, so what?" 1

His tall frame forced Selena to step back several paces, watching helplessly as they walked in.

Selena pointed at them. "Get out! Did I invite you in? This is trespassing, you know. Get out, now!" Aaron suddenly moved closer.

Selena stepped back in fright. "What are you doing?"

Aaron sneered. "You're afraid of me, yet you still dare to provoke me?"

Selena spat back. "You jerk..."

They were about to start fighting!

Aveline, exasperated, said, "Selena, come over and eat

Seeing Lucas, she realized that Selena wouldn't be able to get rid of them. They might as well continue their meal and let them watch if they wanted to. Selena shot Aaron a glare, then walked back and sat down. "Come on, le

our mood!"

Russell chuckled softly.

eat. Don't let some trash ruin

The atmosphere instantly became tense and awkward.

Lucas walked over without hesitation, opened a cabinet, and took out some utensils. He sat down next to Aveline.

As he got closer, Aveline could smell the alcohol on him.

She frowned slightly and glanced at him.

Lucas immediately met her gaze. "What?"

Aveline said nothing, turned her gaze away, and continued eating.

Aaron also took a seat, grinning at Russell. "Russ, you didn't go straight home after returning? I heard the Skyler family prepared a welcome ceremony for you."

Russell's face, handsome and refined, carried a faint smile. "This welcome ceremony is more important. I know my priorities."

Aaron clicked his tongue. "What a waste of effort by the Skyler family. They put on quite a show. Anyone would have thought your older brother was coming home. Who would have guessed it was all for an illegitimate son."

The atmosphere grew even more tense.

After saying this, Aaron suddenly asked, "You don't mind me saying this, do you? After all, one's birth is something that can't be changed."

The mockery in his eyes was unmistakable, clearly trying to provoke.: owner of this content.

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