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?”

side with, but his words clearly implied that

changed. You’re actually bullying your

priorities mixed up?” Cameron walked over with a wine glass and joined the

he saw Cornelia, his eyes darkened. “Why

Cornelia: “…”

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

need to ask for

“Marc, I

smooth things over. “You’re finally here. Let’s

stopped taking his medication today. Before coming to the banquet, Dr. Dawson called Cornelia several times, telling her to keep an eye on Marcus and absolutely not let him

your assistant so strict with

a

Wilson, maybe you should just

“Marc, look,

said, “I don’t want to drink

Cornelia finally

Playing cards? Or do you

it was an important occasion,

Leonardo: “Okay then.”

noisy banquet hall and entered

do you

Chapter 11

not uncommon. She still hadn’t saved enough for a down payment on a house, so she couldn’t afford to lose. “President Hartley, I don’t

spoil her in everything. Otherwise, it’ll be hard to

say anything, and Cornelia understood his meaning. She

darting towards Cornelia.

It all depends on whether Marc dares

“As long as we don’t play for

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

Comelia: “…

were very rich, but was there a need

Cornelia

and asked

Comelia: “Truth.”

you told me tonight true,

Comelia: “It’s true.”

playing this game, so I should be the

already asked my question. You can

drew a card,

“So, Truth

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