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.

his eyes, he let

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

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

His hand covered hers.

retract her hand, but Jason tightened his

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

Jason moved his entire body closer

was hinting that she needed to make a sacrifice

got it wrong.

clenched her teeth to resist the

let go. Instead, he even

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

more.”

go!” Aurelia

you’ve got a bit of

in

Aurelia quickly grabbed the hot

shaking

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

asserting, “Jason, 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 tolerates harassment, no matter how big the

then erupted, “Are you threatening

wouldn’t dare. But when people are pushed to the limit, they would do

his

said, “I see. You’re afraid

can proceed smoothly. Otherwise, I’ll

grip on the teapot

but I won’t betray my husband. It seems

teapot forcefully onto his

her, Jason wailed in pain, still muttering

such dirty tactics and was determined to prove she could surpass Kimberly without

subway station. But as she lifted her foot, someone

of stumbling, she managed

turned around to scold the person and was shocked to see that it was

one before. He

to be next month?

“She fell? Excessive bleeding?”

wife! You save her first! Don’t mind

“I’m coming! I’m coming…”

his body shook. His phone slipped from his

quickly stepped forward

Lynch, are you

need you to take me to the maternity hospital. My legs are weak, and I can’t drive,”

Aurelia was momentarily stunned.

she would have doubted

behavior.

deeply cared for his wife,

Aurelia couldn’t fathom his previous

Jason mention severe bleeding from

offered support, asking, “Where are the

trembling hands, pointed towards

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button around,

Jason to the

a Maybach