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?”

the guest.” Marcus didn’t directly say who he’d side with, but his words clearly implied that even if Cornelia bullied

changed. You’re actually bullying

his priorities mixed up?” Cameron walked over with

saw Cornelia, his eyes

Cornelia: “…”

gave her a cold look, as

“Do I need to ask for your opinion on whom I

“Marc, I didn’t mean it

smooth things over. “You’re finally

Dawson called Cornelia several times, telling her to keep an eye on Marcus and absolutely not let him touch alcohol. Cornelia didn’t dare

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

a

Wilson,

be hurt. “Marc, look, she’s bullying

said, “I don’t want to drink

this, Cornelia

“Dancing? Playing cards? Or do

since it was

Leonardo: “Okay then.”

the noisy banquet hall and

excited. “How big do you want to

Chapter 11

saved enough for a down payment on a house, so she couldn’t afford to lose. “President Hartley, I don’t want to play. Can you

“Marc, you can’t spoil her in everything. Otherwise, it’ll be hard to deal with her

didn’t say anything, and Cornelia understood his meaning. She

towards Cornelia. “Let’s play Truth or Dare

It all depends

at Comelia, and Cornelia nodded vigorously. “As long as we don’t play for money, I’ll be

at her again. “So you didn’t want to play earlier because you were afraid of

Comelia: “…

knew they were very rich, but was there a need to rub it

started drawing cards, and Cornelia immediately got

at Cornelia and asked with a grin,

Comelia: “Truth.”

you told me tonight true, or just an excuse to reject

Comelia: “It’s true.”

the one who suggested playing this game, so I should be the one to ask. Ms. Stewart, how do

I’ve already asked my question. You

second round, Cameron drew a card, and Marcus stared

asked, “So, Truth or

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