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.

noticed bruises where

of Florence and her daughter being safe, she believed

drifted off to sleep

morning, Aurelia overslept due to

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her room in haste, Aurelia noticed Leslie

bathroom for a quick wash,

a basin to store

Zachary, explaining her intention to seek inspiration

technology expo.

Zachary readily agreed.

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

decided to

for professionalism, this expo was undoubtedly the most professional place in the entire

through the exhibition booths, approaching novel technologies to inquire about

the need to use the restroom, she realized the expo hall

she spotted mobile service

may I help you with anything?”

women’s

me plan the fastest route for you. Walk one hundred meters straight ahead, turn left fifty meters, and then proceed down

you,” Aurelia

“You’re welcome.”

might delve into the robot’s workings if she weren’t in such

side door and, turning left, pushed open the

“Ah!!!”

was so startled that she froze in

The crucial point was that the person in front was

his face turned dark upon seeing Aurelia

looking at?” He spoke in

eyes with his slightly cold and damp hand,

hand was chilly and moist, Aurelia’s face was

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they were outside that

what a coincidence,” she stammered as

don’t think so,” Leslie coldly scanned

such a coincidental event could

must have followed him,

her to

gaze, Aurelia understood his suspicion and quickly

didn’t

she spoke, her face turned even redder, as she really

Wait for

words, Aurelia handed her notebook

restroom.

down

contained Aurelia’s records about the technology

were even some parts where she had made mistakes and marked them with question

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