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.

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

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

a bit disappointed.

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is restored, I’ll treat you and Mr. Zober

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be reminded of her younger brother

the future, she could introduce

that David was 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 of

and found a woman restoring antique paintings in the shop. At first, he thought she was an old woman and found

learn about antique restoration, but he lacked the patience for

Aurelia sitting for most of the day, he was

more so than any of the surgically

right here. Yes, it’s a landscape painting, exceptionally well–restored! I just acquired it a couple of days ago. I was just about to send it off for auction. What?

wants it?”

realized he was

auction

about 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

the other end of the

come in a bit earlier or stay a bit later to expedite the restoration? Paintings from

to seize the opportunity

much more?”

early wasn’t an issue for her. It was previously agreed that she would finish work at three, but a delay of

plans for

about one hundred thousand?” Had that been a few days

No

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the industry’s restoration masters he had previously

all planned out. After those two paintings were finished, he

brief consideration,

the warning his grandfather had given him, het obediently

Luna’s account of her phone 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 records right now! Who gave her

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