Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1009

Marcus was standing with his back to her, tall and straight as a rod

He was probably saying something Brennen was also talking, but she couldn’t hear anything All she could feel was the tension building up around them because of their standoff.

Every second of her wait felt like pure agony. In an attempt to chill out a bit, Cornelia decided to chat up Ayden, “Ayden…

Ayden responded in a calm tone, “What’s up?”

Cornelia asked, “Could you maybe stick with him? He won’t let me be there, but he didn’t say you couldn’t. Could you…?”

Ayden assured her, “President Hartley is a tough cookie. Brennen’s got nothing on him. You’ve got nothing to worry about.”

It was not that she doubted Marcus‘ strength, but she was worned that Brennen would use family ties to hurt Marcus. Marcus might seem cold as ice on the surface, but deep down he was actually quite sensitive. When faced with the truly heartless Brennen, even if Marcus came out on top, it could still wound his soul

how to express all this to Ayden, so all she could do was wait in silence, hoping

hour later, Marcus finally turned around and walked toward her. Cornelia rushed

such hot weather, his hand was as cold as ice. She rubbed his hand,

He’s just trying to get something

detail, and Cornelia didn’t push it, “Let’s get out of here.”

in, Cornelia felt there was something off about this

Marcus led her out, hand in hand, with Ayden following behind.

”

generations, not your personal business

turning

tighter, looking up at him. His face was expressionless, and she couldn’t read his thoughts. She didn’t know what she could do for him, and all she could do was hold his hand, giving him some warmth, letting him know

left

while Marcus and Cornelia sat in the back.

back seat, not even acknowledging Cornelia. She wanted to ask what Brennen had said to