Chapter 10

Aurelia opened the door slightly, extending a hand to push out a copy of the agreement without stepping out from her room.

“Sorry about your coat. My wet hair got on it. I’ll wash and return it tomorrow.”

“And the clothes you left on the sofa should be done in the washing machine. Dry them yourself.”

“Oh, if you have any secrets you find hard to share, I’ve organized events for hospitals before so I know many doctors. I can introduce you.

Leslie hesitated. A hidden secret? Did he seem like the kind of person involved in such matters?

Just as he was about to inquire, Aurelia’s bedroom door had already closed.

Well, should he bother explaining to her what a hidden secret meant?

Leslie turned towards the laundry room on the balcony, opened the washing machine, and found it filled with clothes Daniel had bought to create chaos.

Displeased, Leslie took out the clothes, preparing to throw them away, and a pair of underwear fell out.

Leslie finally understood what Aurelia meant by a hidden secret.

It seemed Daniel was asking to be fired.

Leslie angrily threw all the clothes into the trash bin.

On his way back to the room, he passed the guest bathroom.

Earlier, Aurelia mentioned the shower in the guest bathroom was broken, and he always felt she was just making excuses.

Leslie, almost involuntarily, entered the guest bathroom, turned on the shower, and found not drop of water coming from the overhead.

After inspection, he realized there was a problem with the water pipe. Such an issue couldn’t be intentional, so Aurelia didn’t lie to him.

Which of her statements were true, and which were false?

At 6:00 am, Aurelia reflexively woke up to her alarm. She stretched and quietly headed to the kitchen after a quick wash–up.

Aurelia habitually opened the fridge to minimize her presence and avoid encounters with Leslie.

However, she was puzzled by its sparse contents–just a few eggs and half a bag of toast.

He was sustaining himself on such a meager fare, which was a testament

prepare a proper meal, she settled for a

Leslie’s

she prepared breakfast for him, acknowledging the struggles

made her way to the subway

an hour

him to pause.

scent of food

house, but seeing the vanished shoes at the doorway, he knew Aurelia had

women who knew

left

entered the office, the company

about the stagnant strategic plan for One Technology, she quickly sat down and opened her

those few words from the materials, she decided to check

they were some of the top advertising agencies in Seacester, with over a decade of planning experience and

had all been turned down by the owner of

opening banquet did the owner

noticed that the liaison for

online to look up Jason’s

to provide details, but he didn’t stop her from seeking information from someone else, Aurelia, noting the time was 8:30 am, a suitable

how many times she called,

the office, laughing and chatting,

early? There’s no need to push yourself so hard. You make me

you’ve outdone me. You swiftly secured Mr. Lynch, the manager in charge of this collaboration. I heard he’s leading this project, and you

discuss. You guys wouldn’t understand. We chatted until midnight, still feeling like there

on Aurelia’s

pristine cleavage drew

excuse of wiping the desk,

already taken, I heard. Staying late chatting with him–his wife must

words suggested that Kimberly might have crossed a

glances with a hint

known for her love of flaunting, had fans and critics. Some of them adored

I know you feel uneasy, but that’s how the world works. Connections are resources. So, I think you better not

cup and replied, “Whether it’s a waste of time

Kimberly. Heading to the water dispenser, she poured

that it wasn’t

her up, doing everything a step faster than

Aurelia must put in extra

in mind, she took a sip of her coffee, energizing herself, ready to

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