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 antique painting, leaving her utterly exhausted. She isn’t going to have a barbecue for dinner. You should just spend the afternoon

smile. “I need to go home tonight to accompany my

felt a bit disappointed.

No

is restored, I’ll treat you and Mr. Zober to barbecue,” Aurelia

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be reminded of her younger brother

could introduce

also to be invited for the meal, Chad felt a wave of disappointment. He had wanted to ask Aurelia out on a date, just the two

At first, he thought she was an old woman

grandfather had always wanted him to settle down and learn about antique restoration, but he lacked the patience for

of the day,

beautiful, a hundred times more so than any of the surgically enhanced faces he

that time, David received a phone call. “What a coincidence. I happen to have a painting from the High Middle Ages right here. Yes, it’s a landscape painting, exceptionally

wants it?”

hearing David’s words, Aurelia realized he was referring to

auction

the High Middle Ages in my possession,

other end of the phone

cheerful smile, “Aurelia, I’m willing to pay you more. Could you possibly come in a bit earlier

to seize the opportunity to make a

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

she had plans

been a few days earlier, David would have certainly not

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those of the industry’s restoration

two paintings were finished, he wanted to

brief consideration, Aurelia

warning his grandfather had given him, het

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

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