Stay Away 237

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Chapter 237 A Trap

When Lenora heard Connor mention Richie, her heart skipped a beat.

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She lowered her gaze and picked up a shrimp. Slowly and meticulously, she peeled off the shell and popped it into her mouth.

Once Connor finished speaking, Lenora pondered momentarily, swallowing the food in her mouth. “From what you’re saying, it does indeed seem like a deliberate targeting.”

Connor nodded. “Definitely. The vibe he gave me was that he wasn’t interested in solving the problem. He just wanted to deal with my dad.”

Lenora couldn’t help but smile at his wording.

“But even if the materials have issues, wouldn’t the renovation company be responsible for this?”

Connor explained, “My dad’s just affiliated with the company. He is the one responsible for the materials.”

Lenora nodded knowingly, picking up another large shrimp. She lifted her gaze to meet Connor’s eyes, pursed her lips, and spoke. “I hope you don’t mind me asking, but are you certain about the quality of the construction materials your. father uses? It’s not that I don’t trust you, but this is a crucial matter.”

It was hardly surprising that Richie, a kidnapper with no regard for morality or law, would resort to using substandard materials.

But in Connor’s eyes, Richie was his beloved and respected father, whom he undoubtedly trusted unconditionally.

It was only a concern that Richie, resigned to not being able to overturn the case, might be keeping Connor in the dark.

Connor stated with absolute certainty, “The quality is fine. My dad is incredibly honest. He’s been in this business for years, and nothing like this has ever happened.”

Upon hearing him saying Richie was incredibly honest, Lenora lowered her gaze, a trace of irony flashing in her eyes.

Lenora picked up a piece of pork chop and ate it as she said, “Have you ever considered this scenario? You’ve just returned to the country and don’t have much understanding of the current situation here. In your haste to take on projects, you could have been deceived by material suppliers.”

Connor paused, thinking it over. “That is possible.”

Sipping on her warm water, Lenora suggested, “How about this–I can pull some strings to have them retest it. We can also get a private institution to conduct a separate test and see what the results show. If the test results are the same, it’s likely that the issue lies with the materials. If your father was unaware, we can hold the supplier responsible. Even if the owner’s targeting you, there’s not much we can do if the report backs them up.”

She paused before adding, “If the test results differ, it’s likely a setup. At that point, we should consider1 whether the property owner is in cahoots with the officials.”

A look of joy surfaced in Connor’s eyes when he heard Lenora’s suggestion. “Alright, Lenora, I really can’t thank you enough! If it weren’t for you, I truly wouldn’t know what to do next!”

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Lenora’s gaze was calm, a hint of a smile playing at the corner of her lips. “Don’t mention it. Let’s eat. You’ve just started your internship. Don’t let this affect your work.”

“Okay!”

Connor nodded earnestly.

Though he’d put away his smile, the joy in his eyes was unmistakable.

Every now and then, he would glance up at Lenora. But whenever Lenora looked at him, he would quickly lower his head.

At first, when he struck up a conversation with Lenora in Nardor, it was mainly because she looked like a fellow Clusian, and her appearance instantly captivated him.

The fact that he shared a hometown with Lenora was something Connor had never anticipated.

After these recent interactions, Connor’s fondness for Lenora gradually deepened from a superficial attraction to an appreciation of her character.

Her guidance at work, the tenderness she showed when caring for Harrietta, and her willingness to offer help all reinforced Connor’s belief that his first impression of her was right.

Lenora was in the person he desired.

So wh

if she had been divorced before?

Lenora looked up, inadvertently locking eyes with Connor.

Connor gave a slight smile, his lips curling subtly. His large eyes crinkled a bit, his light brown irises clear, reminiscent of gems submerged in water, brimming with unspoken affection.

He seemed rather innocent.

It was clear that Connor hadn’t once doubted that Richie might lie.

Such was the nature of

they had experienced so little.

If it were just about being ordinary friends, that would be fine. However, when it came to choosing her future partner, Lenora would never pick him.

She had no interest in helping someone mature.

If it weren’t for the fact that Connor was Richie’s son, she would have likely already walked away.

After they had lunch, the two went to watch the movie at the movie theater inside the mall.

Since the movie hadn’t started yet, Connor handed the popcorn he’d just bought to Lenora, saying, “Lenora, why don’t you go sit over there first? I need to use the restroom.”

Lenora nodded.

After leaving the movie theater, Connor followed the signs inside the mall to find the restroom. The restroom in the mall was tucked away in a secluded spot.

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As Connor turned the corner, he suddenly bumped into someone.

With a thud, a milkshake hit the ground, its packaging broke, and the drink splashed everywhere.

Instinctively, Connor took two steps back, his gaze falling on the spilled milkshake on the ground. Quickly, he looked up and said, “I’m so sorry. I’m really sorry.”

The person before him was a young woman with fair skin and delicate features.

She glanced at the spilled milkshake on the ground, a hint of regret in her eyes. However, she still managed to give Connor a slight smile. “It’s alright. It’s just a milkshake.”

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As she spoke, she bent down to pick up the cup on the ground. Then, turning around, she walked back into the restroom.

The men’s and women’s restrooms in the mall shared a common sink area.

By the sink was a trash can, with a few unused mops resting in the corner.

Connor watched as the woman tossed the broken cup into the trash can before reaching for the mop in the corner.

Seeing this, Connor quickly approached, intending to take the mop from the woman’s hand. However, unexpectedly, he accidentally grasped her hand instead.

He quickly let go, his ears gradually turning red. “Sorry. Hand it over to me. I’ll mop.”

Just as the woman was about to speak, a janitor washing a mop nearby saw them and asked, “Miss, what are you doing with that mop?”

“Ma’am, I’m sorry. I spilled my milkshake. I’m worried someone might slip, so I want to mop it up,” the young woman explained with a light smile. Her smile, revealing two faint dimples at the corners of her mouth, was extraordinarily charming.

The janitor said, “Just leave it there. I’ll mop it up in a bit.”

“Thank you, mam. Sorry for the trouble.”

The woman returned the mop to its original place.

“Thank you,” Connor also said.

The woman was about to turn around and leave when Connor called out to her, “Miss!”

The woman halted, turning to look at him with a puzzled expression.

“Sorry for knocking over your milkshake. Let me send you the money so you can buy another one

Upon hearing this, the woman gave a subtle smile, her lips pursing lightly. She waved her hand dismissively. “No need.”

As Connor watched her turn and walk away, he had a fleeting moment of thought that, from a certain angle of her profile, she bore a striking resemblance to Lenora.

He snapped out of his daze, only to realize she had already walked away.

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With a sigh of resignation, Connor made a turn and entered the men’s restroom.

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After leaving the restroom, the woman glanced back. Seeing that Connor hadn’t followed her, she let out a small sigh of relief. The smile on her face disappeared, replaced by a look of seriousness.

This being her first time doing something like this, Madison was so nervous that her palms were drenched in sweat, and her facial muscles were stiff from smiling.

However, she had no choice now; her father was still waiting for her in the hospital.

Connor returned to the movie theater and took a seat next to Lenora.

Lenora casually grabbed a piece of popcorn and ate it. “What’s on your shoe?”

Connor glanced down, noticing the many yellow specks on his white shoes. “I accidentally knocked over a young lady’s milkshake earlier, and it splashed onto them,” he explained.