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Chapter 89

Aurelia quickly poured a glass of water for Leslie. “Are you okay?”

Taking a sip of water, he frowned. “You’re usually so composed. What’s going on in that head of yours? Today, it’s either a lot of talking or gossip.”

Aurelia chuckled and mumbled, “Well, don’t blame me for being curious. You have this look, and he’s into men, yet he seems to value you so much, so I couldn’t help but wonder…”

Leslie set down his glass, a mixture of laughter and exasperation on his face. “Do you still want to eat?”

Aurelia nodded. “Yes.”

Why wouldn’t she eat the food she had prepared herself?

She took a bite of smoked barbecue ribs but felt slightly choked. She wanted some clam chowder but realized she had forgotten to bring a spoon.

“Oh dear, I forgot to bring a spoon. Wait a moment,” Aurelia said as she got up and hurried into the kitchen.

Leslie watched her retreating figure, inexplicably curving his lips. The warm light above cast a beautiful glow on the dishes, making them look even more delicious.

A month ago, he returned to his home country filled with hatred, never imagining he would experience such a scene.

After a while, Aurelia returned with a expression.

1. to Leslie, and he

utensils in the

going to my

“Okay.”

prepared to do the

this, Aurelia was momentarily surprised. She hadn’t expected a man doing the

his head as if he

Aurelia replied nervously and rushed back to her room.

Leslie came out of the kitchen and faintly heard sounds. coming from

the way, how should I address the CEO of One Technology? I don’t

CEO, I’m Aurelia, the presenter of this proposal. For our grand opening, we’ve chosen a futuristic theme…

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important probably wants to avoid hearing me blabbering. Oh dear, I’ve never been this nervous in all my years

praying

the apartment’s front door was the original one, which did not provide much sound insulation. Leslie could hear every word she uttered in the

She was a competent person professionally, but she seemed quite

also realized a crucial issue. Although he had been controlling the media coverage of his return, he hadn’t expected to get married so soon after his return.

was neither particularly close nor antagonistic. Hence, he did not want to complicate things unnecessarily.