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Anna gently raised her hand, her slender fingers lightly resting on her chin as she feigned a thoughtful expression, a hint of confusion crossing her face as if Andaro's earlier words had truly sparked her contemplation. In a soft voice, she slowly said, "So, Mr. Andaro, everything you just mentioned seems to be going quite smoothly... but when I saw you talking with Secretary General He earlier, the atmosphere seemed a bit serious." At this point, she softened her tone slightly, adding with a hint of apology, "Ah, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I just happened to pass by with Pox and accidentally caught a glimpse of you and them."
Upon hearing this, Andaro's expression darkened slightly; the pride and confidence that had been on his face faded away, replaced by an unmistakable irritation. He tapped his fingers lightly against the armrest of the sofa, his brow furrowing as he sighed deeply, revealing a worried demeanor. "Alas, Miss Anna, you have no idea how grim the situation is lately. The city's finances have been quite strained. That old fox He Jianye mentioned to us a few days ago that they would start adjusting the water fees for both districts."
He looked at Anna, his tone laced with unspoken dissatisfaction and helplessness as he continued, "The scheme that old fox He Jianye came up with is really troublesome. He wants to increase the water fees in the industrial zone by three percent and in the high-tech zone by three point five percent. You may not know this, but neither side is happy about it; who would want to bear this extra cost?"
As he spoke, his irritation became more evident. He waved his hand dismissively and said helplessly, "This is such a damn hassle! Neither side is willing to compromise; everyone fears that their own side will end up shouldering more of the burden. As a result, our factions are constantly clashing with the city government. And He Jianye? He just washes his hands of it all, claiming that it's all about our attitude." He gritted his teeth, anger flashing in his eyes as he added in a low voice, "These government folks have enjoyed plenty of benefits in normal times; yet when it comes to crucial moments like this, it's always us who are left to bear the brunt."
Listening intently, Anna displayed an expression of realization and nodded thoughtfully, her gaze filled with understanding and sympathy. She softly replied, "I see now; it must be quite difficult for you... It seems you really have your fair share of troubles." Her voice was gentle and soothing as if she were comforting Andaro while expressing her understanding of the challenges he faced.
As Andaro absorbed her words, he felt increasingly pleased with himself, believing that this beautiful woman before him was growing more enamored with him. Each word of admiration from Anna and every caring expression seemed to validate his status and abilities, easing some of his earlier frustration and even filling him with a sense of satisfaction. He tilted his head back slightly and smiled proudly, feeling more convinced than ever that tonight this enchanting woman had already become "infatuated" with him.
Anna tilted her head slightly and blinked her long eyelashes innocently as she casually asked, "So what do you plan to do next, Mr. Andaro? Also, what is Shen Liya's attitude?" Her voice was soft as a breeze, seemingly casual yet cleverly touching upon a sensitive topic.
Upon hearing this question, Andaro's smile gradually stiffened; his eyes grew colder as he struggled to conceal his unease. It seemed he hesitated to answer this question. After a long pause filled with tension in his gaze and a slight furrow in his brow, he appeared regretful about discussing the previous topic too freely. His emotions began to cool down. Anna sensed this momentary hesitation and felt a tightening in her chest; she realized it could signal an increase in his wariness. If she didn't skillfully alleviate his concerns now, their plans for the evening might very well fall apart.
Quickly shifting her expression to one of warmth and concern, Anna wore a sweet smile as she casually picked up a glass of wine from the table and swirled the red liquid gently within it. Elegantly holding out the glass toward Andaro under the soft light that made the dark red hue shimmer enticingly, she spoke in a soft and playful tone: "Mr. Andaro, you've shared so much already; you must be thirsty!" As she spoke softly, she leaned closer to him, resting against his shoulder as if seeking comfort from him.
Her actions were intimate yet natural; her eyes sparkled with admiration and longing for him. The clear depths of her gaze held an air of anticipation as if those earlier questions were merely playful banter. Her voice was gentle like a whispering breeze that gradually eased Andaro's inner tension. Seeing her tender smile softened his expression slightly; his gaze fell upon the wine glass in her hand as he revealed a satisfied smile.
Andaro accepted the wine glass with raised eyebrows and an air of pride on his face; it seemed that her submission and admiration struck right at his heart. He set aside his earlier doubts and returned to his self-satisfied demeanor. "Miss Anna, you truly are so understanding!" He drank deeply from the glass of red wine; its rich flavor spread across his palate like velvet silk, making him feel even more pleased and relaxed as any previous caution began to fade away.
Seeing that his defenses had lowered once again, Anna leaned forward slightly along with his movement while displaying a gentle smile on her face; her eyes carried a hint of shyness as if she were lost in the safety provided by this powerful man’s protection. Andaro felt increasingly self-satisfied as if this beautiful woman before him had already been utterly captivated by him. Unable to resist leaning closer to whisper softly into her ear: "Well then, since you're so curious, I might as well share some more details with you; there’s indeed more than meets the eye here." With one hand resting on her shoulder, he looked at her with self-satisfaction gleaming in his eyes.
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