Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 15

expression.

Truly hypocritical.

Leslie’s gaze cooled. He gave a perfunctory “Mm,” attempting to bypass Aurelia.

Unexpectedly, as he turned, Aurelia placed her bag on the table, poured a glass of water, and handed it to him.

Simultaneously, she took away the red wine.

“It’s normal to encounter problems at work. You’re a capable person. There’s no need to pressure yourself so much. Drinking harms your body. Drink some water and go to bed early,” she advised.

Leslie stared at the water in his hand, glancing at Aurelia.

For the first time, someone spoke to him like this.

Everyone around him took his excellence for granted.

Feeling uneasy under Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia considered ending the conversation and going to bed.

Perhaps she had spoken too much?

Or should she change the topic and bid him good night?

She cleared her throat, “Goodnight.”

She immediately turned around.

alt dizzy

However, whether it was a sudden turn or due to excessive blood loss, she and stumbled directly into Leslie’s arms.

The cup of water in Leslie’s hand splashed, moistening his shirt.

The damp fabric stuck tightly to his body, outlining his well–defined abdominal muscles. through the material.

Aurelia instinctively reached out and braced herself against his chest.

“Mr. Synder, I…”

Just as she was about to explain, her forehead was gently pushed away by his long fingertips.

“Quit playing games.”

She was left speechless.

As her dizziness subsided, Leslie had already returned to the room.

She sneered. This man was truly devoid of common courtesy.

Back in the room, Aurelia collapsed onto the bed, her arm throbbing faintly.

her head and noticed bruises where the blood had been

and her daughter being safe, she believed it was all

drifted off to sleep

Aurelia overslept

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haste, Aurelia noticed Leslie had

hurriedly entered the guest bathroom for a quick wash,

used a basin to store warm water for a brief

explaining her intention to seek inspiration

technology expo.

Zachary readily agreed.

she found that the opening ceremony had concluded, and it seemed she wouldn’t encounter Ian, the boss

there, Aurelia decided to explore the expo

boss’s preference for professionalism, this expo was undoubtedly the most professional place

booths, approaching novel technologies to inquire about their potential

feeling the need to use the restroom, she realized the expo hall was vast,

spotted mobile service

help you with anything?”

the women’s

plan the fastest route for you. Walk one hundred meters straight ahead, turn left fifty meters,

Aurelia

“You’re welcome.”

might delve into the robot’s

Aurelia exited the exhibition hall through a side door and, turning left, pushed open the metal door

“Ah!!!”

so startled that she froze

row of men with their backs to her. The crucial point was

face turned

you still looking at?” He spoke in a low

Aurelia’s eyes with his slightly cold and damp hand, pulling her

and moist,

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when they were outside

what a coincidence,” she stammered

so,”

such a coincidental event could

have followed him, deliberately creating this

expected her to be

understood his suspicion and quickly explained,

robot gave me the wrong directions! I didn’t know you were inside.

her face turned even redder, as she really needed to

Wait

her notebook to

restroom.

down at the

Aurelia’s records about the technology

even some parts where she had made mistakes and

timeline, there was no time for her to follow him. Could