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

and her daughter being

off to sleep

morning, Aurelia overslept due

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leaving her room in haste, Aurelia noticed Leslie had

quick wash,

basin to store warm water for a

Zachary, explaining

technology expo.

Zachary readily agreed.

concluded, and it seemed she wouldn’t

there, Aurelia decided to explore the expo thoroughly,

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

booths, approaching novel technologies to inquire

need to use the restroom, she realized the expo

spotted mobile service robots moving

I help you with anything?” the robot

is the women’s

hundred meters straight ahead, turn left fifty meters, and then proceed down the corridor on the

you,” Aurelia

“You’re welcome.”

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

through a side door and, turning left, pushed open

“Ah!!!”

Aurelia was so startled that she

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

was washing his hands, and his face turned dark

looking at?”

slightly cold and damp hand, pulling

Leslie’s hand was chilly and moist, Aurelia’s face was

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only when they were outside

Synder, what a coincidence,” she stammered as

think so,” Leslie coldly

couldn’t believe such a coincidental event could

followed him, deliberately creating this

expected her to

his suspicion

here for work! I didn’t intentionally go in. The robot gave me the wrong directions! I didn’t know you were inside. No, I mean, I wouldn’t have entered even if

turned even redder, as she

Synder… Wait

notebook to Leslie

restroom.

looking down

Aurelia’s records

where she had made mistakes and marked

there was no time for her to follow him. Could

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