Chapter 40

Russell looked at her in surprise, thinking she was completely different from how she acted at the bar that night, drinking like crazy and unstoppable.

"It's fine," Russell said, glancing at his clothes before adding, "Was-this also an accident?"

Aveline felt even more embarrassed. "This really was an

accident. How about you give me your jacket, and I'll clean it for you?"

Russell chuckled. "Here? Now?"

Aveline frowned. "I'm Aveline Young from DK Group's

Cloudflare City branch. You can send the jacket to my office, and I'll have it cleaned and returned to you."

Her sense of boundaries and distance was well executed.

"Aveline..." Russell silently repeated her name, then said, " Alright, I'll remember you."

With that, he turned and walked away.

Aveline sighed in relief. Thankfully, he didn't pursue the matter. She really didn't want any more trouble.

railing, Sophia watched below

Aveline was here too?

she

and dressed plainly without any

BONUS

Aveline probably

anyone caught sneaking in would be thrown

deck, she spotted him

she stood

night grew darker, the sea beyond

sound of waves gently brushing against the yacht. At that moment, Henry moved, walking with a few others towards the opposite side of

He was leaving!

and she immediately

to discuss the design concepts

faded slightly. "But I've already received better

replied, "What you received is

her off, "That's your issue. Please don't waste my

two servers approached. "Do you have

Aveline's expression froze.

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