Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

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.

turned her head and noticed bruises

thinking of Florence and her daughter being

off to

Aurelia overslept due

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leaving her room in haste, Aurelia noticed

quick wash, only to

basin to store warm water for a

Zachary, explaining her intention to

technology expo.

Zachary readily agreed.

ceremony had concluded, and

Aurelia decided to explore the

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

technologies to inquire

to use the restroom, she realized the expo hall was vast, and she walked for five minutes

she spotted mobile service robots moving

may I help you with anything?” the robot

women’s

fastest route for you. Walk one hundred meters straight ahead, turn left

you,” Aurelia instinctively

“You’re welcome.”

she thought she might delve into the robot’s workings if she

the robot’s directions, Aurelia exited the exhibition hall through a side

“Ah!!!”

scene inside, Aurelia was so

their backs to her. The crucial point was that the person in front was

his face turned dark upon seeing Aurelia

looking at?” He spoke

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

was chilly and moist, Aurelia’s

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they were outside

a coincidence,” she stammered

don’t think so,”

believe such a coincidental event could occur

must have followed him, deliberately creating this

hadn’t expected her to

gaze, Aurelia understood his suspicion and quickly

directions! I didn’t know you were inside. No, I mean, I wouldn’t have entered even if I

redder, as she

Synder… Wait

Aurelia handed her notebook

restroom.

looking down

Aurelia’s records about

had made mistakes and marked them

timeline, there was no time for her to follow him.