From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 169

Laurinda picked up the report from the desk and skimmed through a few pages. York’s message from that morning popped into her head, so she set the report aside and looked up.

“Go ahead and replace the equipment as requested. For any funding issues, just reach out to York. I’m handing everything over to you now. I can’t stick around any longer, I’m leaving today.”

She still had a product launch to attend, and someone was definitely going to get restless if she lingered any more. She promised him she’d leave today.

“Alright. You get your things together and I’ll arrange the car to take you.”

Laurinda packed up her drawing tools, swung her backpack on, and walked out of the office.

Leo followed behind, rolling her suitcase. He loaded it into the car and the two of them drove straight to the airport.

When they arrived, Laurinda told Leo to stay in the car. She walked into the terminal alone, suitcase in tow. As soon as she looked up, she spotted a strikingly handsome man standing right by the entrance. She hurried over, dragging her suitcase behind her.

“What are you doing here?”

Laurinda was genuinely surprised to see Adolphus. She’d expected he might wait for her at the Apex airport, but she never thought he’d show up in Northland.

Adolphus took one look at her tired face, handed her a warm milk tea, gently held her cheeks, and leaned down to give her a soft kiss.

“I heard things were getting a bit messy in Northland. I couldn’t help worrying about you, so I came to check on you myself. Come on, let’s go home.”

Adolphus passed her suitcase to a man standing nearby. The man greeted her right away.

“Hi Laurinda, I’m Orlando.”

“Hi, Laurinda.”

Just then, an announcement rang through the hall for Laurinda’s flight. She looked up at Adolphus. “Are you on the same flight as me?”

During the flight, Laurinda woke for a bit when the plane hit some turbulence. She ate a little, went to the restroom, then slept the rest of the way.

By the time they landed, Laurinda was wide awake and seemed refreshed. Her lively expression made Adolphus lose focus for a moment.

“Adolphus, let’s get hotpot, okay? Not the spicy kind, just the classic copper pot like you have in Cabinda.”

Laurinda let Adolphus hold her hand as they walked out of the airport. It was still early, so she brought up her craving.

Adolphus noticed the way she swallowed and smiled, a little indulgent. He nodded. “Sure, but I don’t think there are any really good copper pot places in Apex.”

Laurinda’s eyes lit up. She actually did know a great spot. She hugged his arm and pressed her cheek to his shoulder.

“I know a place. It’s not exactly as authentic as Cabinda’s, but it’s still pretty good. Come on, let’s go try it.”