Chapter 69 The Wife Of Matthew Finished On her first day with Normanâs team, Aurelia stepped into the building and was promptly welcomed by Normanâs assistant, Owen Summersby.
He efficiently guided her through the initial onboarding procedures, which proved to be straightforward and swiftly concluded.
Subsequently, Owen led her to meet Norman himself.
Norman was meticulously cleaning a piece of bronzeware upon their arrival, fully immersed in his task.
He was so focused on what he was doing that he remained oblivious to Aurelia and Owenâs presence.
Owen discreetly signaled to Aurelia, prompting her to maintain silence, Aurelia knew that absolute concentration was needed when handling antiques; any mistake could prove costly. What surprised her, however, was Normanâs handsâon approach despite his age and expertise.
Her attention was drawn to the intricate inscriptions adorning the bronzeware, indicating its likely origin from the Bronze Agc.
She gazed on, almost entranced, feeling as though the bronze artifact was unraveling its past life before her very eyes, from its initial forging to its eventual burial alongside its owner.
It dawned on her that this was a recently unearthed treasure.
She was aware that Normanâs team often collaborated with the national archaeological team.
and present As Owen glanced at Norman, his eyes brimmed with admiration. Norman stood as his idol in the industry. and many envied Owen for the privilege of serving as assistant to such a revered figure. Through the years spent by Normanâs side, Owen had gleaned invaluable knowledge and insight.
As Norman raised his gaze, he caught sight of Aurelia standing beside Owen.
Immediately, he set down the tool he had been holding.
With a cheerful smile, he approached Aurelia. âCan you discern the age of this bronzeware?â
âEarly Bronze Age, Aurelia promptly replied.
Normanâs eyes lit up. and he was once again amazed by Aureliaâs expertise. âYouâre absolutely right. Can you share who your mentor is?â
âI didnât have a mentor. I learned everything from an elderly woman since childhood; she had a vast collection of antiques.â It was only then that Aurelia remembered that Hannah hadnât taken her on as an apprentice, but rather, she had nurtured and educated her as if she were her own granddaughter.
Norman didnât ask any further questions and instead said, âSince Iâm not fully acquainted with your capabilities, I canât assign a specific task to you. However, I have a painting here that has stumped most of the team. See if you can restore it.â
Owenâs eyes nearly popped out of his skull. What the heck? Why did Old Mr. Gardner assign Ms. Shaw the hardest task straight away?/
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Chapter 69 The Wife Of Matthew Finished Having recently joined the team, Aurelia wasnât experienced yet. This daunting task seemed quite challengingâwouldnât it intimidate her? After all, having a captivating beauty like her on their team was a rare occurrence. Owen certainly didnât want her to be scared away by Normanâs unconventional methods.
âVery well, Iâll give it a shot,â Aurelia agreed without the slightest hesitation, her tone sounding as if she had just consented to something mundane.
Owen stood in disbelief as he observed her reaction.
Though he hadnât been part of Aureliaâs interview process, he had heard from his peers that she had left an indelible impression.
In fact, her skills surpassed those who had spent years under Normanâs tutelage.
e young a Yet, when he first saw captivating Aurelia, he momentarily forgot how his coworkers described the girl.
He recalled their advice: never judge a book by its cover. In that moment, he realized he had indeed made that very mistake.
Norman nodded with approval. Chad has finally done something right. His taste in women is not bad. I want her as my granddaughterâinâlaw!
Even if her attempt at restoring the painting fell short of perfection, it mattered little to Norman. Joining his team would afford her unparalleled exposure to diverse antique artifacts and professional opportunities. In due time, she would undoubtedly mature and become seasoned in her craft.
During lunchbreak, Aurelia went to the hospital.
She didnât cook in the morning and had croissants instead, so she found a restaurant where she bought some oatmeal and donuts.
Meanwhile, Chad lounged in bed, engrossed in a game.
Aware that it was Aureliaâs first day on her new job, he figured she might not have time to visit him.
Thus, when he caught sight of her, a rush of joy surged through him, almost bringing tears to his eyes.
âYouâre finally here!â exclaimed Chad as Aurelia entered.
Aurelia glanced at her wristwatch before setting the lunch she had purchased in front of Chad. âAre you hungry? Werenât your family members here to keep you company?â
âMy uncleâs tied up with work, and the surgeryâs a minor affair. All heâll need to do is sign when the time comes. Heâs arranged for a caregiver to assist me.â Chad explained between bites.
Though the meal was simple, Chad enjoyed it since it was delivered by Aurelia.
âTodayâs your first day, right? Howâs the adjustment going? Anyone giving you a hard time?â Chad inquired.
âNo, the working environment at Old Mr. Gardnerâs team is fantastic. Iâm really enjoying it and settling in smoothly.â Aurelia replied.
Chad nodded, feeling relieved. If Norman dared to give Aurelia a hard time, he vowed to settle the score Chapter 69 The Wife of Matthew with him once he was discharged from the hospital.
Finished After spending roughly twenty minutes at the hospital, Aurelia left since she needed to complete Normanâs assignment as quickly as possible, âAlong her journey, she received a call from Matthew.
âI drop by to pick you up at five this afternoon, sound good?â he inquired.
âSounds perfect. See you then,â Aurelia confirmed.
Curious about her offâduty hours, Aurelia approached Owen, finding out that they typically concluded work at fourâthirty.
Normanâs team maintained a considerate approach to working hours, ensuring a balanced schedule.
However, there were occasions that demanded overtime, particularly during excavation projects. In such cases, they could work extended hours, sometimes sacrificing weekends to unearth burial sites.
After ending the call with Matthew, Aurelia received a WhatsApp voice message from Nancy.
âAurelia, Iâve come across some juicy gossip. It seems that Matthew has gotten married. A childhood friend of mine who works at City Hall told me about this. He didnât take any pictures because he didnât know Matthew personally. We were chatting in our group when he saw an interview with Matthew and realized that the man who had registered for marriage was him. However, he forgot the brideâs name and only remembered that she was exceptionally beautiful. Oh, and he made it clear it wasnât Angela.
Quite the scoop. wouldnât you say?â Nancyâs voice oozed excitement in the message.
As one of the parties involved in the gossip, Aurelia felt somewhat guilty and embarrassed.
Nancy sent voice message after voice message. âAngela and Matthew were seen together at Jeremyâs engagement party, and surprisingly, Matthew didnât bring his newlywed wife along. It makes you wonder, doesnât it? Could Matthew possibly harbor some disdain for his spouse? With Angela back in the picture, thereâs speculation that Matthew might even consider divorcing his wife!â
âMy friend described Matthewâs wife as absolutely stunning, a beauty unlike any other. Can you imagine the heartache sheâd endure if she discovered her husbandâs involvement with other women?â
âIf it were me, Iâd be shattered. Yet, perhaps their bond isnât as profound. Look at Justin and me, for instance. Weâve been inseparable for years. From childhood, heâs showered me with affection. The mere thought of betrayal sends chills down my spine. But with the depth of our connection, heâll never betray 1. me.
After listening to the string of voice messages from Nancy, Aurelia found herself momentarily speechless.
She hoped she could tell Nancy that âMatthewâs wifeâ was already privy to the situation.
Though not necessarily heartbroken, she felt remorseful and uncomfortable at inadvertently becoming entangled in someone elseâs relationship.
Before starting her car, she replied to Nancy, âHow many couples like you and Justin truly exist in this world?â