Chapter 15

expression.

Truly hypocritical.

Leslie’s gaze cooled. He gave a perfunctory “Mm,” attempting to bypass Aurelia.

Unexpectedly, as he turned, Aurelia placed her bag on the table, poured a glass of water, and handed it to him.

Simultaneously, she took away the red wine.

“It’s normal to encounter problems at work. You’re a capable person. There’s no need to pressure yourself so much. Drinking harms your body. Drink some water and go to bed early,” she advised.

Leslie stared at the water in his hand, glancing at Aurelia.

For the first time, someone spoke to him like this.

Everyone around him took his excellence for granted.

Feeling uneasy under Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia considered ending the conversation and going to bed.

Perhaps she had spoken too much?

Or should she change the topic and bid him good night?

She cleared her throat, “Goodnight.”

She immediately turned around.

alt dizzy

However, whether it was a sudden turn or due to excessive blood loss, she and stumbled directly into Leslie’s arms.

The cup of water in Leslie’s hand splashed, moistening his shirt.

The damp fabric stuck tightly to his body, outlining his well–defined abdominal muscles. through the material.

Aurelia instinctively reached out and braced herself against his chest.

“Mr. Synder, I…”

Just as she was about to explain, her forehead was gently pushed away by his long fingertips.

“Quit playing games.”

She was left speechless.

As her dizziness subsided, Leslie had already returned to the room.

She sneered. This man was truly devoid of common courtesy.

Back in the room, Aurelia collapsed onto the bed, her arm throbbing faintly.

noticed bruises where the

her daughter being safe, she believed it was all

off

morning, Aurelia overslept due to

Chapter 15.

in haste, Aurelia noticed Leslie

the guest bathroom for a quick wash, only to find that the

used a basin to store

called Zachary, explaining her intention to seek inspiration

technology expo.

Zachary readily agreed.

the opening ceremony had concluded, and it seemed she wouldn’t encounter Ian, the boss

Aurelia decided to explore

advice about their boss’s preference for professionalism, this expo was undoubtedly the most

exhibition booths, approaching novel technologies to inquire about their potential

the restroom, she realized the expo hall

service robots moving about

I help you with anything?” the

the women’s restroom?” Aurelia

Walk one hundred meters straight ahead, turn left

you,” Aurelia instinctively

“You’re welcome.”

thought she might delve into the robot’s workings if she weren’t in

exited the exhibition hall through a side door and, turning left, pushed open

“Ah!!!”

so startled

her. The crucial point was that the person in

his hands, and his face turned dark

you still looking at?” He spoke in a low

covered Aurelia’s eyes with his slightly cold and damp hand,

Leslie’s hand was chilly and moist, Aurelia’s face

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were outside that

coincidence,” she stammered as she

think so,” Leslie

coincidental event could

followed him, deliberately creating

expected her

his suspicion

me the wrong directions! I didn’t know you were inside. No, I mean, I wouldn’t have entered

she spoke, her face turned even redder, as she really

Synder… Wait for

her notebook

restroom.

looking down

records

had made mistakes and marked them with

timeline, there was no time for

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