After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 58

She put on some lipstick before going out.

Gideon was in the dining room eating breakfast. When he saw Aria, he said coldly, "Why did you move out last night?"

Aria couldn't be bothered to answer, picking up her bag to head to the institute.

Gideon's eyes darkened. "Come back tonight and make the special meal."

Aria's steps faltered.

Previously, she had to prepare the meal and serve it to him before he would take a few bites. Now that she had stopped, he was actively asking for it.

"I don't have time," Aria said without turning around. "If you want to eat it, have the maids make it for you."

Gideon's face soured.

***

Aria bought breakfast from a stall on the street.

She arrived at the research institute early, but someone was even earlier.

It was Raphael.

"Are you here to see the professor?"

Aria wasn't very familiar with Raphael, so she asked instinctively when she saw him standing outside the office.

"I was waiting for you."

Aria was confused.

Raphael opened the door to the office opposite Alden Reaves's and smiled at Aria. "Could we talk for a moment?"

Aria didn't want to go in, but she remembered how concerned Raphael had been the other day. After a moment's hesitation, she entered.

"What is it?"

"How are you feeling about the investment in the gene project?" Raphael pushed a contract toward her. "Would you consider partnering with the Evernight Group?"

Aria's answer was blunt. "No."

Raphael maintained his smiling demeanor. "I thought you might say that. That's why I suggest you look at this contract I have here."

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