Chapter 90

“No…” Leslie paused in his speech. Then he changed his mind and said, “Investigate everyone who came to the company this time.”

“Understood,” Daniel replied before hanging up.

Leslie carefully considered the situation. Besides hearing his mother constantly mention this old friend, he knew nothing about Aurelia. Initially, when he learned about this woman, he cautioned his mother to be careful not to be deceived.

Young people who scammed money often liked to befriend middle–aged and older individuals. They would even go as far as addressing them as “aunt” or even “mom.”

Don’t judge a book by its cover was Leslie’s initial impression of Aurelia. However, these days of interaction had been surprising to him. Aurelia consistently exhibited qualities that contradicted his initial impression. To determine the truth, he would need a more thorough investigation.

After making the arrangements, Leslie put down his phone and entered the bathroom.

Inside her room, Aurelia was feeling anxious. Whether it was about her mother’s surgery on Monday or the presentation meeting on Tuesday, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

The presentation, usually a breeze, had become a challenge today. She had practiced it twice but still stuttered at times. Frustrated with her struggles, she sighed and lay on her bed, closing her eyes to rest.

Aurelia, don’t be nervous. You can do it.

a five–minute break, Aurelia sat up again, ready to rehearse. At the same time, her phone rang, displaying the number of the home care

wrong with Mom?

was trembling with fear as she quickly

Elliot, Is everything alright?”

in the hospital room, causing a scene like a maniac.

Mother–in–law?

be Rosa. reckless actions,

known for her

her not to cause any trouble!” Aurelia

but Aurelia was too frantic to check the caller ID. She accidentally hung

to the door of Leslie’s room and

Chapter 90

a ride to the hospital as she was afraid she wouldn’t be able

several times, Leslie didn’t respond to her. Aurelia was so worried that tears welled up in her eyes. She considered knocking again but eventually decided against

mind, Aurelia rushed out of the

the water and listening carefully to the sounds from outside. He thought he heard knocking on the door, but upon further

continued rinsing the foam off his body in the shower. Everything outside was quiet when he walked out of the bedroom. It seemed

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