Chapter 768

Patrick chuckled warmly. "No need to rush. Let’s eat first, and we can discuss as we go."

Aveline kept her expression calm. "You mentioned earlier that my initial draft wasn’t what you were looking for. Could you tell me what specifically you found unsatisfactory?"

The smile on Patrick's face faded slightly. "Miss Young, I’m not the type who likes to discuss business over a meal."

Aveline paused for a moment, then replied, "Alright, understood."

Seeing her tactfully drop the subject, Patrick’s demeanor softened a bit.

"Are you from Cloudflare City, Miss Young? Being an architectural designer must be quite demanding, isn't it? You know, someone as beautiful as you could easily find a more relaxed and comfortable job. There's no need to work so hard," he began chatting, though his choice of topic felt a bit inappropriate.

Aveline responded mildly, "I’m genuinely interested in architectural design, so I've stuck with it."

Patrick nodded. "That's impressive, making a career out of somethin