Chapter 8
Leslie always emitted an air of aloofness, cold and detached, perpetually enveloped in a mist that obscured any clear perception of him.
Surprisingly, he turned out to be quite considerate. At least he didn’t leave her alone in the hospital.
Recalling the past, there was a night when she stayed up late working on a proposal until her stomach ached.
Afraid to let her parents know, she had called Seth to take her to the hospital.
However, upon arriving, he mentioned having to meet a client and left her alone in the
hospital without completing the check–up.
Later, she learned that the so–called client was just Seth’s friend, and they spent the afternoon playing board games.
Seth explained that friends could help him introduce clients.
She empathized with Seth’s ambition to climb the corporate ladder and didn’t argue much.
After all, men needed to have career ambitions.
Looking back now, perhaps Seth never even took her seriously back then.
Fortunately, she saw through it.
Ding! The ringing of the call bell above her head brought Aurelia back to the present.
A nurse removed the needle from the little student across the room, and the mother–son duo waved at her before leaving.
Aurelia returned the wave and looked outside, wondering where Leslie had gone.
Her phone on the bedside table rang as she was thinking about it.
Seeing an unfamiliar number and worried it might be a new client, she answered immediately, “Hello, may I ask who’s calling?”
“Who are you?” Came a hesitant voice from the other end.
“Aren’t you looking for me? I’m…”
Before Aurelia could finish her sentence, the phone was forcefully taken away and abruptly hung up.
Holding the phone, Leslie pressed hard enough that his fingertips turned white, indicating his
anger.
“Aurelia, please get your identity straight. Marrying you was just to make my mom happy. Don’t attempt to meddle in my affairs.”
His voice was cold. Each word sent a chill through Aurelia.
“No, I…”
“Here are the car keys. The car is in the parking lot downstairs. Go back on your own. I’m
heading back to the office.”
With a snap, the car keys and a bowl of porridge were placed on the table.
Aurelia’s heart trembled, and she began searching for her bag when she regained her senses.
She continued to explain as she reached for it on the adjacent chair.
“Mr. Synder, you misunderstood. I truly didn’t know that was your phone. Our phones are
identical. I thought it was my client. If you don’t believe me, look.”
Struggling to find her phone, she discovered that Leslie had already left.
She sighed, realizing the phones were indeed identical.
Whose fault was it for leaving their phone lying around without any labels?
But who was that woman?
Why was she so angry upon hearing Aurelia’s voice?
Aurelia didn’t dwell on it, though.
The aroma of the porridge caught her attention, and she was famished.
Starving, she decided to eat first before worrying about Leslie’s mood.
Leslie hailed a cab back to the office. Daniel swiftly approached as he arrived.
“Boss, the work permit you requested is ready,” Daniel said, handing over the programmer’s work permit.
“Good, tell the people below not to reveal my identity. Also, go find a few individuals to stop
by my place,” Leslie instructed.
“The mansion?” Daniel inquired.
“No, the temporary apartment I’m staying in. Get someone to make sure it becomes. uninhabitable,” Leslie clarified.
Daniel hesitated for a moment, curious, “Boss, why?”
Leslie replied, “You don’t need to worry about that. Just do as I say.”
Daniel nodded, “Alright, I’ll go now.”
Leslie turned and entered the office, leaning against the window as he lit a cigarette.
The other person’s status on the screen could be seen as typing, but no message was sent in the end.
Although not in the prime location of Seacester, the convenient transportation, and comprehensive facilities made it a peaceful area.
Moreover, Leslie’s residence was a relatively high–end, large flat.
Was she married? Was she really going to live with a man?
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