Chapter 15

Ben’s words echoed in Cornelia’s mind…

She used to think that Marcus, like others, had doubted her private life, so when she went to him, he was so ruthless.

She believed he gave her the opportunity to scrutinize and clear the facts out of pity as her superior.

She dared not imagine that Marcus had believed in her innocence from the beginning, and he asked her to find evidence to fight back against the rumors…

Back then, only her grandma, Zack, and Abby trusted her unconditionally.

Marcus, the leader of a top corporation, an awe–inspiring figure, had worked with her for a month and three days, yet he trusted her as much as those closest to her, unconditionally.

Because of this, Cornelia decided that even without a high salary, she would remain loyal to Marcus and become his most capable subordinate.

Back at the table, Marcus was drinking soup, and Cornelia was quietly watching him…

If temperament was an art, no one could compare to her President Hartley. Even drinking soup, he looked so elegant and noble, like a beautiful world–renowned painting.

Marcus felt her gaze, “What are you looking at?”

Cornelia showed a flattering smile, sincerely complimenting him, “I just think President Hartley is the best boss in the world.”

President Hartley only valued his subordinates‘ abilities and didn’t accept brown–nosing. Marcus didn’t

Cornelia nodded, “Okay.”

upon spotting the prominent figure in the center, their demeanor turned serious, exceeding even their

they couldn’t help but cast their eyes

Cornelia boldly guessed…

up, perhaps to show everyone that Cornelia

her guess, “President Hartley, did you come

mouth and coldly replied, “I’m not here to help you, but your ability and efficiency today showed me your

it was

her.

sincerely said, “President Hartley, I

annoyed for some reason, “Dr. Dawson will be here in a bit, ask her

reminder, Cornelia felt the pain from

lunch and hadn’t had time to contact Dr. Dawson when she arrived with

about Cornelia’s condition, directly applying two ointments to Cornelia’s neck, “Your skin is blistering and will peel later. You need to apply these ointments mixed together, twice a day. When your skin starts to peel, it may itch, but don’t scratch.” The cool ointment made Cornelia feel much better, and

“No need to be

say much, just remembering the people who helped and showed

afternoon, Cornelia adjusted her mood, attending an international video conference with Ben

and by the time it ended, it was time

Ben went to the president’s office to submit the report, seeing Marcus on the

couldn’t decipher the words spoken from the other end, only catching Marcus’s icy retort, “What? Must I guide you on how to

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and scary,

Cornelia exchanged glances, asking each other with their

you go find them?” After saying this, Marcus hung up and

“Okay.” Cornelia immediately left.

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