Chapter 16

Cedric, who had finally snapped out of his shock, quickly called out to him, but he didn’t even turn his head.

Josef watched Bernard’s retreating figure, asking meaningfully, “What’s up with your cousin?”

Cedric laughed, “He’s the only heir to the Laurence Group, so he’s under a lot of pressure, and he has some weird temperaments from time to time. Please don’t mind him.”

After a brief explanation, Cedric lifted his wine glass and apologized on his cousin’s behalf, saying, “I’ll drink one for him as punishment.”

Draining it in one gulp, Cedric put down the glass and gently said, “You guys go ahead, I’ll go check on him.”

He was very polite, and his words were courteous. Josef couldn’t find a reason not to let him go, “Let’s meet up again next time.”

Cedric nodded, put on his shirt and grabbed his coat, then hurried away.

Norene wanted to play another round, but seeing Cedric leaving, she had no choice but to throw her cards away and follow him quickly.

With the departure of these people, the private room became much emptier. Josef rubbed his brow in frustration.

Originally, he had wanted to let Bernard have fun first, and then talk about the project. But before he could bring it up, Bernard had left. How unlucky.

Josef was not in the mood for fun anymore either. He waved his hand and sent everyone else packing.

When everyone had left, he turned to look at Eleanor, his eyes full of confusion, “Do you know Bernard?”

Bernard had targeted Eleanor, and upon learning of their past encounter, he intensified his efforts

indicated a significant connection between the two, suggesting a close

creating a contrasting image of both

her hand, she wiped the wine from her face

Eleanor intently. “How

opportunity to deliver documents to Mr. Laurence, I added something to his drink, hoping that after sleeping with me, I could elevate my social status. However, he saw through my plan and

trash.”

explanation alleviated some

Eleanor might have had some unclear

woman, it’s usually because of love

because, in reality, she had failed to

surprised that Eleanor actually wanted to have relations with Bernard. Didn’t she have no

seemed that Eleanor could see his confusion. In a flat tone, she said, “I

a gloomy light, traces left of her past affection, which made Josef somewhat

“I see,”

doubts cleared, Josef pulled Eleanor up and held her

away the wine on her face and neck, while casually stroking her at will, following the

I never expected you to be so bold, daring to

If it were him,

she dared not move at

“Mr. Caporal, the day I fall in love with you, I’ll be just as brave.”

pressed against her wine–soaked enchanting back, kissing her as he said, “I can’t wait any longer, let me have

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