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.

bruises where the blood had been

her daughter being safe, she

drifted off

Aurelia overslept due to

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in haste, Aurelia

guest bathroom for a quick wash, only to find that the showerhead was

no other option, she used a basin to store

her way out, she called Zachary, explaining her intention

technology expo.

Zachary readily agreed.

that the opening ceremony had concluded, and it

was already there, Aurelia decided to explore the

expo was undoubtedly the most professional place in

booths, approaching novel technologies to inquire about their potential application

she realized the expo hall was

service robots

may I help you with anything?” the robot

is the women’s restroom?”

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

Aurelia

“You’re welcome.”

contemplation, she thought she might delve into the robot’s workings if

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

“Ah!!!”

Aurelia was so

with their backs to her. The crucial point was that the person in front was none other than…

hands, and his face turned dark upon seeing Aurelia suddenly

still looking at?” He

slightly

was chilly and moist,

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was only when they were

Synder, what a coincidence,” she

think so,” Leslie coldly scanned

such a coincidental event could occur

must have followed him, deliberately creating

hadn’t expected her to

his suspicion and quickly

wrong directions! I didn’t know you were inside. No, I mean, I wouldn’t have entered even if

spoke, her face turned even redder, as she really needed to use

Synder… Wait for

Aurelia handed her notebook

restroom.

down

contained Aurelia’s records about

were even some parts where she had made mistakes and marked

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

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