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.]

reply. When none came, she felt a bit down. Most of the time, she was the one reaching out to Jeremy, who hardly ever initiated

to Riverton today but didn’t even bother to check if

in bed, she felt tired but suddenly, very thirsty. She got out

The lights were off, but with the help of the stairway light, she recognized Marcus sitting in the dark. He sat

up to him and gently called, “President Hartley.”

was no response. She called again, but still no answer. It was as if

on the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he grabbed her arm and twisted it behind her.

She said

he was surprisingly strong. Cornelia felt like

Marcus’s eyes cleared up a bit, “Cornelia?”

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

it.”

he loosened his grip and checked her arm,

moved her arm around. It seemed okay.

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