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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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an incredibly astute individual, he had picked up on the subtle tension that existed between

calling him

seat

over. Aurelia had always been sensitive to scents, so her nose twitched slightly. She was not a fan of perfumes, and Matthew, on

perfume he wore clearly wasn’t the

distant smile to Matthew, Aurelia began to savor the signature dish.

rather tempting at

polite distance, Matthew gazed at her with a profound look in his

hungry,” Aurelia

just that you’re

narrowed slightly, revealing an intimidating aura about him unintentionally.

didn’t notice, largely because the restaurant that Gordon

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

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

dishes look really good, alright?

only after Aurelia had eaten her fill that she realized neither

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

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

that both of

to speak. He

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

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the situation, Gordon quickly picked up his fork and

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

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off to the airport quite early, and did not even have the time to grab lunch. Truth be

were his favorites. Watching Aurelia cat earlier

a lot on 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

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 to waste your

expression was icy, just as he was

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

Hospital?

faltered for

to leave early. After dinner,

the hotel. Wait for 1

Matthew strode out immediately.

something off. Despite the seemingly normal atmosphere moments ago, he couldn’t help but feel that something was amiss being in the midst of

and Aurelia wasn’t like this before.

had just experienced… it was simply indescribable.

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