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Chapter 141. Misunderstanding

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Leonardo was leaving after his meeting with the CEO of SuperTech Innovations, eager to reunite with his wife, when his phone buzzed with a text notification. He pulled it out from the inner pocket of his suit jacket.

‘Meet me at the conference room in the left northern wing.’

It was a text from Ava.

His eyes scanned the hall, finding her standing at a distant corner. Their gazes locked for a fleeting moment before she turned toward the conference room without waiting for a response. Leonardo furrowed in confusion, slipping the phone back into his pocket before following her quietly.

As he entered the conference room, Ava stood in the middle of the room with her back facing him. The faint scent of her expensive perfume lingered in the air.

"What's wrong, Ava?" Leonardo's voice was low with concern.

Ava turned abruptly, revealing red-rimmed eyes and streaked mascara. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

Leonardo frowned, stepping closer and pulling out his handkerchief and offering it to her.

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