Chapter 15

Ben’s words echoed in Cornelia’s mind…

She used to think that Marcus, like others, had doubted her private life, so when she went to him, he was so ruthless.

She believed he gave her the opportunity to scrutinize and clear the facts out of pity as her superior.

She dared not imagine that Marcus had believed in her innocence from the beginning, and he asked her to find evidence to fight back against the rumors…

Back then, only her grandma, Zack, and Abby trusted her unconditionally.

Marcus, the leader of a top corporation, an awe–inspiring figure, had worked with her for a month and three days, yet he trusted her as much as those closest to her, unconditionally.

Because of this, Cornelia decided that even without a high salary, she would remain loyal to Marcus and become his most capable subordinate.

Back at the table, Marcus was drinking soup, and Cornelia was quietly watching him…

If temperament was an art, no one could compare to her President Hartley. Even drinking soup, he looked so elegant and noble, like a beautiful world–renowned painting.

Marcus felt her gaze, “What are you looking at?”

Cornelia showed a flattering smile, sincerely complimenting him, I just think President Hartley is the best boss in the world.”

Ben gently nudged her, reminding her that President Hartley only valued his subordinates‘ abilities and didn’t accept brown–nosing. Marcus didn’t react much to her words, coldly saying, “talk less at the dinner table.”

Cornelia nodded, “Okay.”

trickled into the dining room, jovial and chatting. But upon spotting the prominent figure in the center, their demeanor turned serious, exceeding even their work

they couldn’t help but cast their

Cornelia boldly guessed…

up, perhaps to show everyone that

asked her guess, “President Hartley, did you come

wiped his mouth and coldly replied, “I’m not here to help

answer was cold, but it was the highest affirmation

doubted her and even helped her. This was the biggest

said, “President Hartley,

scalded ear and neck, feeling annoyed for some reason, “Dr. Dawson will be here in a

reminder, Cornelia felt the pain from the scald,

hadn’t had time

applying two ointments to Cornelia’s neck, “Your skin is blistering and will peel later. You need to apply these ointments mixed together, twice a day. When

Dawson gently rubbed her head, “No need to be so formal,

just remembering the people who helped

attending an international video conference with

many issues, and by the time it ended, it was time to

the meeting summary, Cornelia and Ben went to the president’s office to submit the report, seeing Marcus

end, only catching Marcus’s icy retort,

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cold and scary, but

with their eyes, “What’s

find them?” After saying this, Marcus hung up and looked at Cornelia

“Okay.” Cornelia immediately left.

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