Chapter 40

Russell looked at her in surprise, thinking she was completely different from how she acted at the bar that night, drinking like crazy and unstoppable.

"It's fine," Russell said, glancing at his clothes before adding, "Was-this also an accident?"

Aveline felt even more embarrassed. "This really was an

accident. How about you give me your jacket, and I'll clean it for you?"

Russell chuckled. "Here? Now?"

Aveline frowned. "I'm Aveline Young from DK Group's

Cloudflare City branch. You can send the jacket to my office, and I'll have it cleaned and returned to you."

Her sense of boundaries and distance was well executed.

"Aveline..." Russell silently repeated her name, then said, " Alright, I'll remember you."

With that, he turned and walked away.

Aveline sighed in relief. Thankfully, he didn't pursue the matter. She really didn't want any more trouble.

the second floor, near the railing, Sophia watched below with a

Aveline was here too?

did she

that Aveline was alone and dressed plainly

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guessed that Aveline probably didn't

sneaking in would be

on another deck, she spotted him chatting happily with a

by many, she couldn't approach him directly. So, she stood at a distance, quietly

night grew darker, the sea beyond the railing

against the yacht. At that moment, Henry moved, walking with a few others towards the

He was leaving!

and

design concepts and ideas for the Shenton project with you. I believe n She blocked Henry's path, saying all this in one breath, then waited for his

face faded slightly. "But I've already received better design plans.

"What you received is

"That's your issue. Please don't

time, two servers approached. "Do you

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