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.

second floor, near the railing, Sophia watched below

Aveline was here too?

did she

dressed plainly without any jewelry, Sophia

BONUS

guessed that Aveline probably didn't have an

such an event, anyone caught sneaking in would be thrown

resumed her search for Henry. Finally, on another deck, she spotted him chatting happily with a

approach him directly. So, she stood at a

the sea beyond the railing

sound of waves gently brushing against the yacht. At that moment, Henry moved, walking with a

He was leaving!

heart tightened, and she immediately

I'd like to discuss the design concepts

faded slightly. "But I've already

received is my design

her off, "That's your issue. Please don't waste my

servers

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