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.

near the railing, Sophia

Aveline was here too?

she

that Aveline was alone and dressed plainly without any jewelry, Sophia

BONUS

Aveline probably

in would be thrown into the sea.

her search for Henry. Finally, on another deck, she spotted him chatting happily

approach him directly. So, she stood at a distance, quietly waiting

darker, the sea beyond the railing

that moment, Henry moved, walking with a few others towards the opposite side of

He was leaving!

tightened, and she immediately followed

like to discuss the design concepts and ideas

already received better design plans. I'm

replied, "What you received is

"That's your issue.

the same time, two servers approached. "Do you have

Aveline's expression froze.

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