Chapter 378
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Chapter 378
John finally realized that his friends had ditched him. So, he was eventually taken away while Aurelia and Leslie both made a record of what had happened. Then, they signed the necessary documents and left.
As Aurelia walked through the lobby, she spotted Ann.
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She was seated and holding her baby with a vacant expression in her eyes.
Meanwhile, John’s supposed buddies–the Subway Heroes–had already disappeared.
But Aurelia didn’t approach Ann this time. Instead, she turned on her heels and exited the police station.
Once she was in the car, Aurelia let out a deep sigh. “I wonder how things will turn out
for her in the future.”
“Sometimes you gotta be a little cold–hearted. Saves a lot of time. Besides, it’s her choice. Adults should take responsibility for their decisions,” Leslie said.
“I know, but that baby… It’s a pity.” Aurelia helplessly shook her head.
Upon hearing this, Leslie didn’t say anything. After all, he never had much interest in the people and things around him anyway. So, after starting the car, he immediately changed. the subject, saying, “I need to stop by the company first.”
“Alright. But do you mind if I tag along to the office?” Aurelia inquired.
“It’s fine. Just make some nice food for the weekend,” Leslie replied.
“Yeah, I almost forgot about that. I need to check out what to cook.” Aurelia remembered her promise to host dinner for Leslie’s colleagues over the weekend.
So, she quickly looked up the recipes that she’d planned to cook. Then, she jotted down each ingredient on paper to ensure that she wouldn’t miss anything when she went grocery shopping the next day.
Soon, they arrived at Leslie’s company.
Upon entering the building, the receptionist warmly greeted them as usual, “Hello, Ms. Simmons, you did a great job. We’ve been supporting you all this while.”
“Thank you,” Aurelia replied. But just as she raised her hand to wave, a voice cut through and instantly shifted the atmosphere.
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“Do you think you’re a mascot or something? Smiling at everyone? You should be more professional,” Cynthia remarked.
She then gave the receptionist a stern look, prompting the receptionist to tighten her lips. and stop smiling.
Aurelia glanced over to Cynthia.
Cynthia gave Aurelia a brief nod before shifting her gaze to Leslie.
“It’s time for the meeting,” she said.
“Okay.” Leslie nodded. Then, he turned to Aurelia and said, “Wait for me here.”
“Sure. Go ahead,” Aurelia replied with a smile.
Leslie then turned to the receptionist. “Please, serve Aurelia, Marie.”
“It’s Maria!” the receptionist corrected him.
Leslie just replied, “Hmm.”
Meanwhile, Maria was left speechless.
Upon observing such an interaction, Aurelia couldn’t help but chuckle. But then, she noticed that Cynthia was giving her a strange look.
“It’s almost time,” Cynthia urged.
So, Leslie finally left.
Then, as soon as Leslie and Cynthia were out of sight, Maria glanced around before leaning in
closer to Aurelia. “Ms. Simmons, you better keep an eye on Leslie.” “What’s going on?”
