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 railing, Sophia watched below with a look

Aveline was here too?

she

alone and dressed plainly without any

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Aveline probably didn't

event, anyone caught sneaking in would be thrown into

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

him directly. So, she stood at a distance, quietly waiting

night grew darker, the sea beyond

with the faint sound of waves gently brushing against the yacht. At that moment, Henry moved, walking with a few others towards the opposite side of

He was leaving!

heart tightened, and

I'm Aveline Young from DK Group's Cloudflare City branch and the lead on the Shenton project. I'd like to discuss the 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

faded slightly. "But I've already received better design plans. I'm not interested in

"What you received

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

the same time, two servers approached. "Do you

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