Chapter 468

Leonard hesitated for a long moment. His Adam’s apple moved slightly as he swallowed, then he finally said, “Aurora, if possible… you don’t need to thank me. It feels too formal. We’re friends, aren’t we?”

Under the sunlight, his light-colored hair shimmered, giving him an almost ethereal look. But this time, Aurora clearly saw the seriousness on his face. It wasn’t the first or second time she’d seen Leonard, but she had never seen him wear that kind of expression before.

“What’s with that serious look?” she asked, trying to steer the conversation away.

She didn’t want to face him when he looked like that. Leonard understood what she was doing, but he only smiled. “It’s nothing. I just think, if you really consider me a friend, then don’t be afraid to lean on me. I don’t mind the trouble. If there’s anything I can help with, I always will.”

Aurora patted his shoulder. “Don’t worry. I won’t hold back with you.”

Just as they were about to part ways, Leonard couldn’t help but ask, “Back at lunch… did you see Lucas?”

His tone suggested a question, but his expression said he already knew the answer. The light in Aurora’s eyes dimmed slightly, and the smile on her lips faltered.

“No idea what you’re talking about.”

She quickly lifted her smile again. “Alright, I’m heading back. Be safe on the way.”

But the moment she turned around, her expression dropped completely. She walked into Walton Corporation with a cold face. People around her didn’t even dare greet her.

Aurora was always a workaholic, but at least she usually carried a touch of warmth. Today, though, everything about her screamed, “I’m in a bad mood. Don’t mess with me.” Even Ian, who came to deliver documents, approached with caution.

“Miss Walton, I’m here with the files LC International just sent over.”

Aurora gave a soft “Mm,” and said, “Just leave it there.”

Ian did as instructed, placing the documents where she indicated. He hesitated for a moment, unsure if he should say something about her mood. After all, when Aurora was in a bad mood, it affected the whole department – everyone walked on eggshells.

Seeing him still standing there, Aurora raised a brow, “Why are you still here? Don’t you have anything else to do?”

She frowned slightly, her eyes fixed on him.

Ian cleared his throat. “No, I mean, yes, I do. Of course I have work to do.”

“Then go do it.”

That confirmed it: Aurora was clearly not in a good place today. Or to put it more bluntly, something was definitely bothering her, and she hadn’t been in a good mood all day.

Taking a deep breath, Ian said carefully, “Miss Walton, if something’s bothering you, you can talk to me. Who knows, maybe I can help.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

Aurora gave him a curious look. She was in a bad mood? Who said that?

“And who told you I’m in a bad mood? I’m perfectly fine!”

Her voice rose a little on the last sentence, and she straightened up in her seat. Seeing how eager she was to prove otherwise, Ian nearly burst out laughing.