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.

age, he couldn’t stand the frivolity of those young men. “She spent the entire day restoring an antique painting, leaving her utterly exhausted.

tonight to accompany my elders. They’re ill and require someone to be with

bit disappointed. “All right

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

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her younger

chance in the future, she could introduce the two of them

that David was also to be invited for the meal, Chad felt a

the shop. At first, he thought she was

always wanted him to settle down and learn about

most of the day, he was truly impressed

hundred times more so than any of the surgically enhanced faces he had

to have a painting from the High Middle Ages right here. Yes, it’s a landscape painting, exceptionally well–restored! I just acquired

wants it?”

David’s words, Aurelia realized he was referring to the painting she

auction

the money. It’s about the agreement with the a house. I still have two paintings from the High Middle Ages in my possession, which are currently being restored. How about I send them over to Old Mr.

the other end of the phone seemed to

hanging up the phone, David turned to Aurelia with 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

wanted to seize the opportunity

much more?” Aurelia

early 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 task as

as she had plans for

thousand?” Had that been a few days earlier, David would have certainly not dared to

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the industry’s restoration masters he

were finished, he

a brief consideration,

say something, but remembering the warning his grandfather had given him,

call with Aurelia the day 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

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