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 out

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

her smile, nodding calmly

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

His hand covered hers.

retract her hand, but Jason tightened his grip,

cold. Is the air conditioning too cold here? Let’s sit a bit closer. That way, we can discuss work more clearly, don’t you

his entire body

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

got it wrong.

teeth to resist

he even brushed his fingers against

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

more.”

go!” Aurelia warned,

a bit of

in closer to

her breath hitch, Aurelia quickly grabbed the hot

shaking off the unwanted

surrounding people glanced over. He was unable to retaliate.

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

stared at her momentarily, then erupted, “Are

dare. But when people are pushed to the limit,

met his gaze

see. You’re afraid your husband

cooperation can proceed smoothly. Otherwise, I’ll have to bid

the teapot and immediately

my husband. It seems you’ll be savoring this

that, she intentionally pressed the teapot forcefully onto his hand

wailed in

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

station. But as she lifted her foot, someone

she managed to steady

and was shocked to see that it

sleazy one before. He was

date supposed to be next month? How was

“She fell? Excessive bleeding?”

wife! You save her first! Don’t mind the

“I’m coming! I’m coming…”

more his body shook. His phone slipped from his

this, Aurelia quickly stepped forward to

Lynch, are

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

Aurelia was momentarily stunned.

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

behavior.

deeply cared for

fathom his previous actions towards

heard Jason mention severe bleeding from the expectant mother, indicating a critical

asking, “Where

with trembling hands, pointed towards his

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pressed a button

she assisted Jason

they approached, a Maybach