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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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incredibly astute individual, he had picked up on the subtle

his boss didn’t like Aurelia calling him “Mr. Quigley“, then what should he be called?

a seat next to

nose twitched slightly. She was not a fan of perfumes, and

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

to Matthew, Aurelia began to savor the

rather tempting

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

fine. Just hungry,” Aurelia

it just that you’re hungry?”

gaze narrowed slightly, revealing an intimidating aura about him unintentionally.

the restaurant that Gordon had chosen served incredibly

had signature dishes of Kenfort, but none were as authentic and delicious as those served in this

become unhappy for some unknown reason. This startled him to the point

look

only after Aurelia had eaten her fill that she realized neither Matthew nor Gordon had

she look towards Matthew. “Aren’t you… going

dishes, but she couldn’t finish them all by herself. After all, she had been watching her diet lately to maintain

be that both of them have already had their meal?

dare to speak. He just looked towards Matthew.

the confusion on Aurelia’s face, the

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situation, Gordon quickly picked up his fork and

hungry earlier,

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to the airport quite early, and did not even have the time to grab lunch. Truth be told, he was really

Watching Aurelia cat earlier had him

your plate here. I’ve planned out my itinerary last night, so you can go about your business and

tightened slightly with his gaze becoming more reserved. “You want to go around the place on your own?”

carry on with your tasks. If you’re free, we could hang out together. I’m sure you’re probably tired of the tourist spots in Kenfort, 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

as he was about to speak, his phone suddenly rang.

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

Hospital?

faltered for a

attend to, so I had to leave early. After dinner, I’ll have my Gordon

hotel. Wait for

Matthew strode

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

Aurelia wasn’t like this

tension I had just experienced…

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