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?”

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

changed. You’re actually bullying your friend for a

his priorities mixed up?” Cameron walked over with a

eyes darkened.

Cornelia: “…”

gave her a cold

an eyebrow. “Do I need to ask for

laughed. “Marc, I didn’t mean

“You’re finally here.

just 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 touch alcohol. Cornelia

teased again, “Marc, why is your assistant

a

“Mr. Wilson, maybe you

hurt. “Marc, look, she’s bullying me

“I don’t want to drink tonight. Let’s do something

Cornelia finally

Playing cards? Or do you want to do something more

those things, but since it

Leonardo: “Okay then.”

them left the noisy banquet hall and entered

do you want to

Chapter 11

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

quickly responded, “Marc, you can’t spoil her in everything. Otherwise, it’ll

understood his meaning. She had

darting towards Cornelia. “Let’s

agree. It all depends on whether

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

because you were afraid of losing money. Who cares about

Comelia: “…

but was there a need to rub it in

cards, and Cornelia immediately got

looked at Cornelia and asked with a

Comelia: “Truth.”

“Is what you told me tonight true, or

Comelia: “It’s true.”

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

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

Cameron drew a card, and Marcus stared at him

“So,

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