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.

he let

pot of tea on the way to freshen up our

smile, nodding calmly

but to her surprise, Jason reached for the teapot’s handle at the same

His hand covered hers.

tried to retract her hand, but Jason tightened his grip, even

cold. Is the air conditioning too cold here? Let’s sit a bit closer. That way, we can discuss work

his entire body

implications. He was hinting that she needed to make a sacrifice if she wanted to

got it wrong.

to resist

Instead, he even brushed his fingers against Aurelia’s

the act. You know why you came alone. You and Kimberly are the same, but I like

more.”

Aurelia

a bit of a spark.

leaned in

hitch, Aurelia quickly grabbed the hot

shaking off the unwanted

was unable to retaliate. He could only grit his teeth and glare at

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

stared at her momentarily, then erupted, “Are you

But when people are pushed to the

met his

squinted. He chuckled and said, “I see.

way, our cooperation can proceed smoothly. Otherwise, I’ll

grip on the teapot and immediately

I apologize, but I won’t betray my husband. It seems you’ll be savoring this

intentionally pressed the teapot forcefully onto

her, Jason wailed in pain, still

him, Aurelia briskly left the restaurant. She despised such dirty tactics and was determined to

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

she managed to steady herself by

the person and was shocked to see

of Jason now was completely different from the sleazy one

delivery date supposed to be

“She fell? Excessive bleeding?”

You save

“I’m coming! I’m coming…”

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

this, Aurelia quickly stepped

Lynch, are you

me to the maternity hospital. My legs are weak, and I

Aurelia was momentarily stunned.

Jason’s face, she would have doubted her

behavior.

was evident that Jason deeply cared for his

couldn’t fathom his previous

it, Aurelia heard Jason mention severe bleeding from the

asking, “Where are

Jason, with trembling

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a button around,

she assisted Jason to

a Maybach pulled away