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 host, and she’s the guest.” Marcus didn’t directly say who he’d side with, but his

You’re actually bullying your friend for a

over with a wine glass and

saw Cornelia, his eyes darkened. “Why are

Cornelia: “…”

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

I need to ask for your opinion on

laughed. “Marc, I

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

to the banquet, Dr. 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

a

“Mr. Wilson,

be hurt. “Marc, look, she’s bullying

to

this, Cornelia finally

Or do you want to do something more

it was an important

Leonardo: “Okay then.”

noisy banquet hall

big do you

Chapter 11

was not uncommon. She still hadn’t saved enough for a down payment on

in everything. Otherwise, it’ll be hard to deal with her in the

say anything, and Cornelia understood his meaning. She had to

eyes kept darting towards Cornelia.

“I agree. It all depends on whether Marc

vigorously. “As long as we don’t play for money, I’ll be up

earlier because you were afraid of losing money. Who cares about winning

Comelia: “…

were very rich, but was there a need to

Cornelia

looked at Cornelia and asked with a grin, “Truth or

Comelia: “Truth.”

you told me tonight true,

Comelia: “It’s true.”

‘I was the one who suggested playing this game, so I should be the one to

him. “Cameron, I’ve already asked my

the second round, Cameron drew a card, and

asked, “So, Truth or

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