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

but cast their

Cornelia boldly guessed…

showed up, perhaps to show everyone that Cornelia was still

Hartley, did you

mouth and coldly replied, “I’m not here to help you, but your ability and efficiency today showed me

was the highest

even helped her. This was the

Hartley, I really appreciate

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

the pain from the

after lunch and hadn’t had time to contact Dr. Dawson when she

ointments mixed together, twice a day. When your skin starts to peel, it may itch, but don’t scratch.” The cool ointment made Cornelia feel much

Dawson gently rubbed her head, “No need

the people who helped and

afternoon, Cornelia adjusted her mood, attending

by the time

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

the other end, only catching Marcus’s

Chapter 15

his voice cold and scary, but his eyes were also gloomy

each other with their eyes, “What’s going

Marcus hung up and looked at Cornelia with a bad expression, “Go make me a cup of

“Okay.” Cornelia immediately left.

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