Chapter 52

Cornelia knew this card game differed from the one they had played before, so she didn’t bother joining

As she was about to decline, Marcus said. “Just play for fun. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose.”

Cornelia had no choice but to join, but she dared not to play. She was afraid of accidentally losing a house.

Steven said. “Marc, life is only a few decades long, be good to yourself while you’re young, and have a proper romance

Marcus ignored him, only hearing Cornelia’s barely audible cry for help, “President Hartley, are you going to bet?”

Marcus stretched out his hand and pushed out a stack of chips. ‘Don’t worry, just play casually”

Because he was very close, Cornelia smelled the faint woody fragrance on him. She was a little stunned for a moment.

noticed their little interaction and teased with a smile, “Marc, do you have a crush on someone that’s causing trouble

Cornelia, hinting very

that about me, but don’t damage

shrugged. “Just go for it if you like

“Focus on

“Alright,

Everyone had a great time except for Cornelia. She felt like each

Marcus lost all his chips because of

cheerful. “Marc, you finally lost. We need to figure out how much you should pay.”

gently pushed the silver frame of his glasses up his

give me the CREST project.”

Hartley Group’s biggest end of the year project. They had already invested a lot in the early stages. Cornelia was terrified. It was not just a house at risk, but

with an apologetic expression. She would never have participated if

urged you to play. I’m not afraid to lose.” Marcus comforted Cornelia. He then took out his phone and called someone. “Well withdraw

gave him a thumbs up. “Marc,

continued, “It’s getting late. Let’s go for dinner. After dinner, I still have to have a late night

this point, Cornelia didn’t know that Steven’s late–night snack was not what she thought of. She only understood the meaning

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