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.

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

Cornelia, hinting

lock, “You can say that about me, but don’t damage the girl’s reputation.”

for it

“Focus on the game”

said, “Alright, alright”

the card table. Everyone had a great time except for Cornelia. She felt like each minute

end, Marcus lost all his chips because

was cheerful. “Marc, you finally lost. We need to

the silver frame of his glasses up his nose. “What do you want?”

hesitate, “Just give me the CREST project.”

CREST project was the Hartley Group’s biggest end of the year project. They had already invested a lot in the early stages. Cornelia was

apologetic expression. She would never have participated if

Cornelia. He then took

up. “Marc, you’re

“It’s getting late. Let’s go for dinner. After dinner, I

know that Steven’s late–night snack was not what she thought of. She only understood the meaning after she

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