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

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

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

Cornelia, his eyes darkened. “Why are

Cornelia: “…”

met, he gave her

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

laughed. “Marc, I

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

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

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

a

Wilson, maybe you

be hurt. “Marc, look, she’s

to

Cornelia

Playing cards? Or do

things, but since it was an important occasion, he couldn’t leave too

Leonardo: “Okay then.”

the noisy banquet hall and entered the card

excited. “How big do

Chapter 11

which was not uncommon. She still hadn’t saved enough for a down payment on a house, so she couldn’t

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

and Cornelia understood

towards Cornelia. “Let’s

agree. It all depends on whether Marc dares

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

earlier because

Comelia: “…

was there

started drawing cards, and Cornelia

looked at Cornelia and asked with a

Comelia: “Truth.”

true, or just an excuse to reject

Comelia: “It’s true.”

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

him. “Cameron, I’ve already asked my question. You

a card, and

asked, “So,

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