Chapter 412

Honestly, Comelia wasn’t keen on staying at Marcus’s place. Even though Marcus had told her many times to make herself at home, it was just not the same as being in her own crib, “My friends are waiting for me back home, Patricia.”

Checking the time, Marcus said, “Just crash here for the night. Get some rest and come with me to discuss an important project

tomorrow.”

With that said, Comelia had no choice but to stay.

After freshening up, she texted Jeremy from bed: [Jeremy, I’ve made it to Riverton.]

the message, she waited for a reply. When none came, she felt a bit down. Most of the time, she

didn’t even bother to check if she had arrived safely.

bed, she felt tired but suddenly, very thirsty. She got out of bed and went downstairs

but with the help of the stairway light, she recognized Marcus sitting in the dark. He sat there like a statue, his eyes empty behind his silver–framed glasses, as if he was soulless. It was

up to him and gently

answer. It was as if he

him lightly on the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he grabbed her arm and twisted

me! Ouch!” She said quickly.

was usually so genteel with his glasses on, but he was surprisingly strong. Cornelia felt like her arm was about

voice and recognizing her face, Marcus’s eyes cleared

streaming down her face, Cornelia nodded, “President Hartley, it’s me. Could you please let

it.”

his grip and checked her

her arm around. It seemed

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