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

“Marc, you’ve changed. You’re actually

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

he saw Cornelia, his eyes darkened. “Why

Cornelia: “…”

to have offended this guy. Every time they met, he gave her a cold look, as if

I need to ask for your opinion on

awkwardly laughed. “Marc, I

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

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

is your assistant so strict with you,

a

him. “Mr. Wilson, maybe you should just

“Marc, look, she’s bullying

said, “I don’t want to drink tonight. Let’s

Cornelia

cards? Or do

interested in any of those things, but since it was an important occasion,

Leonardo: “Okay then.”

of them left the noisy

seemed excited. “How big do you

Chapter 11

enough for a down payment on a house, so she couldn’t afford to lose. “President Hartley, I

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

and Cornelia understood his meaning. She had

kept darting towards Cornelia. “Let’s play Truth

It all depends on

Comelia, and Cornelia nodded vigorously. “As long as we don’t play

her again. “So you didn’t want to play earlier because you were afraid of losing money. Who cares about winning

Comelia: “…

there a

Cornelia

at Cornelia and asked with a grin, “Truth

Comelia: “Truth.”

you told me tonight true, or just an excuse

Comelia: “It’s true.”

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

already asked my question.

Cameron drew a card, and Marcus stared at him

“So,

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