Chapter 11

Leonardo laughed, “This is the first time I’ve heard someone turn me down with such a reason.”

Cornelia chuckled, “Should I feel honored then?”

Leonardo said, “You know, the more you act like this, the more interested I am in you.”

“Well, you know what, the more you act like this, the more I dislike you.” Cornelia’s smile disappeared, and she said seriously, “Mr. Wilson, I have absolutely no interest in you, not now, not ever. Don’t waste your time on me.”

Her words amused Leonardo even more. “Cornelia, you and your President Hartley are quite alike. You never consider others‘ feelings. when you reject them. It’s really embarrassing.”

Cornelia replied, “But I don’t see it.“

Leonardo: “…”

Oh my god!

He actually lost to a woman in this war of words.

“You should be entertaining your guests as the host, but instead, you’re hiding here, chatting with my assistant.”

Marcus’s deep voice suddenly sounded behind them.

Cornelia turned around and saw Marcus standing not far behind them. She didn’t know how long he had been there or how much of their conversation he had heard.

Her arrogance instantly vanished, and she obediently walked over to him. “President Hartley…”

Seeing Cornelia become so well–behaved in an instant, Leonardo found it even more interesting. “Marc, your assistant is always bullying me. You should do something about it.”

us’s tone s

“Did you bully Mr. Wilson?” Marcus’s tone sounded like a question, but a careful look could reveal the smile on his lips.

“I didn’t.” Cornelia shook her head frantically. “I wouldn’t dare bully him in his own home.”

as up again “Marc, who do

Leonardo started stirring things up again. “Marc, who do you believe, her or me?”

you’re the host, and she’s the guest.” Marcus didn’t directly say who he’d side with, but his words clearly implied that even if

“Marc, you’ve changed. You’re actually bullying your friend for a woman

up?” Cameron walked over

his eyes darkened. “Why are

Cornelia: “…”

met, he gave her a cold look, as if she had done something terrible

an eyebrow. “Do I need to ask for your opinion on

awkwardly laughed. “Marc, I didn’t mean

tried to smooth things over. “You’re finally

today. Before coming to the banquet, Dr. Dawson called Cornelia several times, telling her to

teased again, “Marc, why is your assistant so strict with you, almost

a

“Mr. Wilson, maybe you should

be hurt. “Marc, look, she’s bullying

want to drink tonight.

this, Cornelia

cards? Or do you want to do something

it was an important occasion, he couldn’t leave too early.

Leonardo: “Okay then.”

them left the noisy banquet

seemed excited. “How big do you want to play

Chapter 11

games and lose a house in one night, which was not uncommon. She still hadn’t saved enough for a down payment on a house, so she couldn’t

you can’t spoil her in everything. Otherwise, it’ll be

say anything, and Cornelia understood his meaning. She

eyes kept darting towards Cornelia. “Let’s

agree. It all depends

nodded vigorously. “As long as we don’t

you didn’t want to play earlier because you were afraid of

Comelia: “…

was there a need to rub

drawing cards, and Cornelia immediately got a

Cornelia and asked

Comelia: “Truth.”

tonight true, or just an excuse

Comelia: “It’s true.”

should be

already asked my question. You can ask yours next

second round, Cameron drew a card, and Marcus stared

asked, “So, Truth

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