Chapter 16 No Transaction History

If they hadn’t broken up, Aurelia would have been playing both sides of the fence.

That would result in Matthew being cuckolded.

A certified paramour.

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If that was really the case, then Aurelia truly exemplified the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” She would be incredibly good at hiding her true self!

“It’s still uncertain at this point.” Matthew didn’t want to blame Aurelia unjustly.

“Rest assured, Mr. Quigley, I’m going to check it out right now!” assured Gordon.

“All right.”

Aurelia had been busy since nine in the morning until lunch break when David ordered takeout.

It was pasta with salad..

In the shop, apart from David, there was usually one other shop assistant.

The boy, who had just turned eighteen, was named Chad. He claimed to dislike studying and, upon graduating from high school, came directly to David’s place. However, it seemed that people from all over the world frequented the shop, and he was able to effortlessly switch between Uprian, Granatanolan, and Friyxian. He likely had a natural gift for languages.

David paid him a monthly salary of three thousand and five hundred, which covered meals but not accommodation. There were also bonuses for perfect attendance and commissions.

At a young age, he enjoyed live streaming. Handsome and eloquent, he often promoted products during his broadcasts, gaining considerable popularity.

Yesterday, a large item was sold, earning him a commission of a full fifty thousand.

It must be said that the live streaming industry was truly in its golden age.

“Aurelia, I’d like to treat you to barbecue tonight!” Chad proposed, all the while devouring his meal as he made plans with Aurelia.

an older age, he couldn’t stand the frivolity of those young men. “She spent the entire day restoring an antique painting, leaving her utterly exhausted. She isn’t going to have a barbecue for dinner. You should just spend

faint smile. “I need to go home tonight to accompany my elders. They’re ill and require someone to be with

felt a bit disappointed. “All

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is restored, I’ll treat you

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reminded of her younger brother Herbert, as they were of similar

the future, she could

a wave of disappointment. He had wanted to ask Aurelia out on

she was an old woman and found it quite dull. However, to his surprise, it

had always wanted him to settle down and learn about antique restoration,

Aurelia sitting for most of the day, he was

times more so than any

painting from the High Middle Ages right here. Yes, it’s a landscape painting, exceptionally well–restored! I just acquired it a couple of days ago. I was

wants it?”

Aurelia realized he was referring to the painting she

auction

two paintings from the High Middle Ages in my possession, which are currently being restored. How about I send them over to Old Mr. Quill for a look once

the other end of the phone

a cheerful smile, “Aurelia, I’m willing to pay you more. Could you possibly come in a bit earlier or stay a bit later to expedite the restoration? Paintings from the High Middle Ages

seize the opportunity

much more?” Aurelia

wasn’t an issue for her. It was previously agreed that she would finish work at three, but a delay of an hour was also not a problem. She needed to complete the

plans for the next

that been a few days earlier, David would have certainly not dared

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impressive than those of the industry’s restoration masters he

those two paintings were finished, he wanted to recommend

a brief

something, but remembering the warning his grandfather had given him, het obediently closed

before. Angered, he slammed his half–filled. water glass onto the table. “Fine, she claimed she never used the card I gave her, didn’t she? I’ll have someone check the spending records right now! Who gave her the audacity to speak to her parents like this? She didn’t even go to the hospital today, blatantly ignoring

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