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.]

down. Most of the

Riverton today but didn’t even

tired but suddenly, very thirsty. She got out of bed and went downstairs to get a

surprise, there was someone sitting quietly in the living room. The lights were off, 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

and gently called, “President Hartley.”

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

the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he grabbed her arm

me! Ouch!” She said quickly.

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

her voice and recognizing her face, Marcus’s eyes cleared

it’s me. Could you please

it.”

he loosened his grip and checked her arm, “Did

moved her arm around. It

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