Chapter 776

Russell tightened his grip on his wine glass, then, after a brief pause, let out a low chuckle. "Thanks for the advice, Lucas. I’ll be sure to keep that in mind."

Lucas' narrowed eyes lingered on him for a moment, but as someone came over to exchange pleasantries, Russell turned and walked away.

...

"So tired," Selena muttered as she slumped down beside Aveline, sipping on a glass of juice.

Aveline looked at her in confusion. "What did you do?"

Selena sighed. "Danced. Aaron, that idiot, insisted on dancing with me. I told him I can't dance, but he kept saying he'd teach me. In the end, he failed to teach me, and I nearly trampled his feet flat."

Aveline couldn't help but laugh, then asked, "So, things between you two are still steady?"

Selena nodded. "So far, so good. I haven't felt the urge to break it off yet."

Aveline smiled. "If you're not tired of him, stick with it. When you get bored, find someone new."

"Hey, that’s not something you should say," a voice interjected.

Aaron appro