Chapter 400

Leslie remained silent as he grabbed the red apron from the wall and draped it over his head. “Come over here and help me tie it,” he beckoned.

“But… aren’t we supposed to entertain the guests outside?” Aurelia asked.

“They can fend for themselves,” Leslie replied before turning his back to Aurelia, allowing her to tie the apron.

“Oh,” Aurelia murmured as she tied the apron, slyly asking, “Is Ms. Whitlock feeling better now?”

“I had Jessica and Maria help her with the wound. It’s not appropriate for a guy to do it,” Leslie explained.

“Yeah.” Aurelia nodded. Though she wasn’t sure why she was feeling pleased about it.

do?” Leslie asked.

“What should]

“Let’s rinse the rice, and let’s cook a bit extra. We have a lot of people today. They’re mostly guys, and they eat a lot,” Aurelia instructed.

While Aurelia gave instructions and continued cooking, Leslie simply helped her on the

side.

Meanwhile, Cynthia, who already had her wound tended to, was desolately looking at the bandage.

Then, during a water break, she slipped into the kitchen and peeked at Leslie amid the

hustle and bustle.

his slender fingers were weaving through the water as he rinsed the rice. Then, upon spotting Aurelia getting splashed with

Leslie’s hand first.

there was no room for anyone else outside of themselves.

Cynthia turned away and walked

the sound of the door opening caught her

could’ve just given me a call,” Daniel said from a

Chapter 400

happened so suddenly,”

part of Mr. Synder’s team. We should have basic problem- solving skills,” Daniel said

Mr. Xenos?” Cynthia frowned. “Are you trying to suggest

for over an hour, and I ended up getting injured like

be me next time. So, take care of yourself,”

Xenos, are those your words, or Mr. Synder’s? Or did Aurelia say something? I think there’s been a misunderstanding. I

glanced at her but didn’t say anything more. Then, he turned back

Cynthia’s smile instantly disappeared as she gazed

herself to an ordinary woman like Aurelia? She was

this matter wasn’t over

glass door and said, “Ms.

hesitated before limping closer to Aurelia.

some hesitation too and wondered

had told her.

“Ms. Simmons, let’s

brows, sensing something strange in Cynthia’s words. However, she couldn’t pinpoint

Aurelia had invited everyone for dinner, so it was natural to entertain

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