Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 13

Aurelia skillfully avoided Jason’s touch with a smile.

Luckily, once the dishes arrived, a natural distance was created between them.

Aurelia attempted to find an entry point, “Mr. Lynch, I…”

Jason ate his food and interrupted her, “This dish is excellent, Ms. Simmons. Give it a try.”

“This one is good too.”

Jason continued eating, paying no attention to Aurelia.

Aurelia immediately grasped Jason’s intention.

He had no intention of discussing work and was deliberately making things difficult.

Her expression tightened for a moment, but she quickly adjusted herself.

Taking a sip of juice, she said, “Mr. Lynch, if you like it, and if it’s not enough, I can ask the waiter to bring more for you.”

Jason hesitated, casting a brief look at Aurelia after her words.

Aurelia refrained from further words and instead smiled as she picked up a dish for Jason, explaining each course as if her sole purpose was to have dinner with him.

Leslie, sitting at a nearby table, caught her cheerful demeanor.

Leslie didn’t pay much attention when he received a message from Aurelia.

However, as he prepared to leave, curiosity got the better of him about how Aurelia would handle Jason, given Jason’s infamous tactics.

Despite Leslie’s internal fluctuation of emotions, he wondered if she had forgotten about their marriage.

She went to such lengths to ingratiate herself with a stranger, all to take a shortcut. It seemed. crude.

Leslie, gripping the porcelain cup, emitted a soft creaking sound.

His assistant, Daniel, glanced at him and whispered, “This woman is quite bold. She can be so enthusiastic with a stranger. It seems Jason is in for a treat tonight.”

Leslie’s teacup landed on the table with a thud, startling Daniel.

“Mr. Synder, is there something wrong with the tea?”

“It’s terrible. Let’s go.”

Leslie stood up. His lowered lashes hid his unreadable emotions.

Daniel found the situation inexplicable. Did he say something wrong?

Jason, at the other table, had finished his dinner with Aurelia.

Thinking that Jason would have no reason to interrupt her, Aurelia said, “Mr. Lynch, can we now discuss the details of our collaboration?”

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Jason stared at Aurelia’s natural face. It was without heavy makeup, and it exuded a delicate charm.

However, her tone was anything but charming. It was direct and firm. Unlike Kimberly, she remained composed.

his eyes, he let

way to freshen up our taste buds. We

smile, nodding calmly yet

pour, but to her surprise, Jason reached for

His hand covered hers.

but Jason tightened his

hands are so cold. Is the air conditioning too cold here? Let’s sit a bit closer.

moved his entire body closer

was hinting that she needed to

wrong. Please

clenched her teeth to resist

even

alone. You and Kimberly are

more.”

Aurelia warned,

bit of a spark.

leaned in closer

hitch, Aurelia quickly grabbed the hot

exclaimed, shaking off the unwanted

was unable to retaliate. He could only grit

onto the teapot, asserting, “Jason, please show some restraint. I do hope to collaborate with your company, but it doesn’t mean I’ll sell myself. If you persist, I’ll call the police. No workplace tolerates harassment, no matter how big

momentarily, then erupted, “Are you

But when people are pushed to

his gaze

“I see. You’re afraid

won’t know. This way, our cooperation can proceed smoothly. Otherwise, I’ll have to bid you farewell. Don’t accuse

the

I won’t betray my husband.

that, she intentionally pressed the teapot forcefully onto his hand

in pain, still muttering

tactics and was

headed towards the subway station. But as she lifted her foot, someone forcefully bumped into her

moment of stumbling, she managed to steady herself by gripping a

turned around to scold the person and was shocked to see that it was

sleazy one before. He was sweating profusely, and his face was filled

be next month? How was it suddenly

“She fell? Excessive bleeding?”

save my wife! You save her

“I’m coming! I’m coming…”

spoke, the more his body shook. His phone slipped from his trembling hand,

this, Aurelia quickly stepped forward

Lynch, are you

maternity hospital. My legs are weak, and I

Aurelia was momentarily stunned.

recognizing Jason’s face, she would have

behavior.

cared for

couldn’t fathom his previous actions towards

mention severe bleeding

offered support, asking, “Where are the

on Aurelia, Jason, with trembling

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keys, pressed a button around, and saw

she assisted Jason

Maybach