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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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up on the subtle tension that existed between his boss

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

seat next

Matthew sat down, a faint whiff of perfume wafted over. Aurelia had always been sensitive to scents, so her nose twitched slightly. She was not a fan of perfumes, and Matthew, on the other hand, did use some men’s cologne, although it was always

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

somewhat distant smile to Matthew, Aurelia began to savor the signature

rather tempting at first glance.

her with

fine. Just hungry,” Aurelia replied.

it just that you’re hungry?”

an intimidating aura about

didn’t notice, largely because the restaurant that Gordon had

none were as authentic and delicious as those served

unhappy for some unknown reason. This startled him

these dishes look really good,

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

towards Matthew. “Aren’t you… going to eat?”

full of dishes, but she couldn’t finish them all by

both of them have already had their meal?

dare to speak. He just looked towards Matthew.

the confusion on Aurelia’s face, the ill feeling that had filled

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situation, Gordon quickly picked up

“I wasn’t hungry earlier,

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and did not even have the time to grab lunch. Truth

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

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

slightly with his gaze becoming more reserved. “You want to go around the place

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,

was about to speak, his phone suddenly

of what the person on the other end of the phone had said, but

Hospital?

for a moment.

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

the hotel. Wait

finishing his words, Matthew

Gordon could even swallow the meat in his mouth, he noticed something off. Despite the seemingly normal atmosphere moments

atmosphere between Boss and Aurelia wasn’t like this before.

just experienced… it was simply indescribable.

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