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“Boss should be finished with the work, right?”

There was a hint of uncertainty in Gordon’s tone as well.

Hearing that, Aurelia did not continue to inquire.

The food hadn’t arrived yet, but there were some local fruits purchased upon entering the

restaurant.

Aurelia ate the fruits while chatting with Nancy on WhatsApp simultaneously.

Nancy expressed her objections about her sudden trip.

How could you just leave me behind and go on a trip? If you had informed me, I would have flown with you.

Mr. Hoffman just returned from a business trip, and you two are in the sweet phase of ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder I see no reason to play the villain in your love story. Go on, enjoy your time together.

Nancy had been typing for quite a while, yet nothing had been sent.

Aurelia waited for a while.

There was no further message from Nancy’s side.

Err… Are they… spending couple time together in their own little world following my suggestion?

Half an hour later.

Nearly all the dishes had been served when Matthew hurried over.

“Boss!” Gordon immediately stood up.

When Aurelia caught sight of Matthew, a smile played at the corners of her lips. “Mr. Quigley, you’re always so punctual,” she remarked.

He said he would take half an hour, and indeed, it was exactly that.

“Mr. Quigley?” Matthew’s stern brows arched slightly, clearly dissatisfied with the title “Mr. Quigley

Aurelia acted as if she hadn’t seen it.

She couldn’t bring herself to call him anything else in front of Gordon.

“All the dishes have been served. Please enjoy your meal.”

After the waiter served the final dish, he addressed them.

“Thank you.” Aurelia nodded at the waiter.

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individual, he had picked up on the subtle tension that

was somewhat curious. If his boss didn’t like Aurelia calling him “Mr. Quigley“, then

took a seat next to

She was not a fan of perfumes, and Matthew, on the other hand, did use some men’s cologne, although it

of perfume he wore clearly wasn’t the kind typically used by men.

to Matthew, Aurelia began

rather tempting

Aurelia’s polite distance, Matthew gazed at her with a profound

hungry,” Aurelia

it just that you’re

an intimidating aura

first, Aurelia didn’t notice, largely because the restaurant that Gordon had chosen served incredibly delicious food.

but none were as authentic and

sharply noticed that Matthew had suddenly become unhappy for some unknown reason. This startled him to the point where he

my, these dishes look

fill that she realized neither Matthew nor Gordon

look towards Matthew. “Aren’t

a table full of dishes, but she couldn’t finish them all by herself. After all, she had been watching her diet

be that both of them have

speak. He just looked towards Matthew.

on Aurelia’s face, the

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situation, Gordon quickly picked up

repeatedly assured, “I wasn’t hungry earlier, but now I’m feeling it now.”

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have the time to grab lunch. Truth be told, he was

dishes served were his favorites. Watching Aurelia cat earlier had him almost drooling. okay?

Aurelia turned to Matthew and said, “I realize you must have a lot on your plate here. I’ve planned out my itinerary last night, so you can go about your business and I’ll

want to go around the place

right? Since it’s my first time here, I definitely want to explore and take some photos at the scenic area. But, I don’t want to waste your time, Aurelia explained naturally.

expression was icy, just as he was about to speak,

of what the person on the other end of the phone had said, but Matthew’s expression grew even more solemn. “Wait at the hospital. I’ll be there soon.”

Hospital?

for a moment.

had some matters to attend to, so I had to leave early. After dinner, I’ll have my Gordon escort you call tomorrow.”

hotel. Wait for

words, Matthew strode

his mouth, he noticed something off. Despite the seemingly normal atmosphere moments ago, he couldn’t help but feel that something was amiss being

and Aurelia wasn’t like this

experienced… it

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