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.

eyes, he let out

it easy. I’ve got a pot of tea on the way to freshen up our taste buds. We can relax, sip at our own pace, and chat

smile, nodding calmly

arrived, Aurelia politely stood up to pour, but to her surprise,

His hand covered hers.

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

cold here? Let’s sit a

Jason moved his entire body

that she needed to make a sacrifice if she wanted

wrong.

resist the urge to strike

let go. Instead, he even brushed his

the act. You know why you came alone. You and

more.”

Aurelia warned,

of

leaned in

hitch, Aurelia quickly grabbed the hot teapot and scalded Jason’s

Jason exclaimed, shaking

was unable to retaliate. He could only grit

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 the

at her momentarily, then erupted, “Are you threatening me?

But when people are pushed

his

“I see. You’re afraid

matter will stay between us. Your husband won’t know. This way, our cooperation can proceed smoothly. Otherwise, I’ll have to bid you farewell. Don’t

on the teapot and

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

forcefully onto his hand and walked out

Jason wailed in pain, still muttering

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

as she lifted her foot, someone forcefully bumped into her

a moment of stumbling, she managed to steady

the person and was shocked to see that it

now was completely different from the sleazy one before. He was sweating profusely, and his face was

the expected delivery date supposed to be next month? How was it suddenly

“She fell? Excessive bleeding?”

save her first!

“I’m coming! I’m coming…”

more his body shook. His phone slipped from his trembling

stepped forward

are

hospital. My legs are weak, and I can’t drive,”

Aurelia was momentarily stunned.

it weren’t for recognizing Jason’s face, she would have doubted her sanity after

behavior.

for his wife, who was

his

it, Aurelia heard Jason mention severe bleeding from

“Where are

with trembling

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button around, and saw the car

she assisted Jason to the

a Maybach pulled