Chapter 1867

Aldor, feeling a mix of sadness and understanding for Sylvia, had his suspicions about why Cordelia insisted on their dinner attendance.

He deduced that his earlier rejection of Cordelia's marriage proposal might have prompted her to arrange this impromptu "blind date" with Aurora. Cordelia had been vague, mentioning only that their presence would make the dinner more joyful.

Sylvia, visibly worried about Aldor's job security, masked her discomfort with a forced smile. This deepened Aldor's sadness, and he couldn't help but cast a colder gaze toward Aurora.

Aurora shivered slightly, sensing the tension. She realized that her past arrogance might have led Aldor to believe she was deliberately trying to embarrass Sylvia.

But that wasn't her intention.

Apologizing wasn't Aurora's strong suit. She nervously offered Sylvia some buffalo wings, her voice wavering, "Mrs. Hart, I... I think your gray hair might be genetic. My aunt, who's only in her forties, has lots of gray hair too, and she dyes it."

Keegan could only watch in silence.

Far away, Cyrene sneezed at that very moment.

isn't as bad as

was about to express her gratitude, Aldor

she doesn't like it, just throw

an awkward

you know what I like? You're

defuse the situation, fearing any conflict might jeopardize Aldor's hard-earned position at Vinci

would serve him well,

Aldor remained silent.

was spoiled as a child but means no harm. Please, forgive her." Then, addressing Aurora,

alright, really. She didn't mean

to say, "I'm sorry, Mrs.

in surprise. Aurora's

a scene this time, leaving Aldor

closely, and she

feeling uneasy, was about to reciprocate the

meal concluded in

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