Chapter 50
Marcus chuckled. “Sorry for keeping you all waiting!”
The guy on the left also laughed. “We get it. You two haven’t seen each other for a while, so you must have lots to catch up on ”
They seemed more interested in Cornelia than Marcus. Introduce us to your partner.
This is my friend Cornelia, Marcus said. He said friend instead of an assistant.
All three men asked simultaneously, “Friend? Just a friend?”
Cornelia miled, “I’m Mr. Hartley’s assistant.”
Marcus heard Cornelia eagerly explaining her identity, and his eyes dimmed slightly. He introduced her, “Cornelia, this is Zavier Rivera from the Capital and his wife, Skyler Steven Doron from Harbor City and his wife, Hannah. And Lucas Duncan from Serenity Bay and his wife, Rosie
could tell from their names that they were all important
friends and good–looking people
rumors that the Hartley Group and Steven from Harbor City had conflicts. However, judging from their conversation, they were old friends.
“Marc, we all brought our wives. What’s the deal with you
assistant to such
how awkward
aren’t getting along, and were preparing for a divorce. But you insisted I bring a female companion, so I had to ask a friend for help! Upon hearing the news, everyone showed surprise, and finally, Steven asked on behalf of everyone, “You’re getting
still simple, “We’re not getting along”
didn’t want to say more, and no
out, “We all know each other here, Ms. Stewart, no need to
Cornelia relax at such a private event? Nevertheless,
to get some food.” The
the restaurant, but there was a lot of food.
hadn’t had much lunch, so she
of her favorite snacks and asked the chef to prepare a lobster.
her dessert, Hannah said enviously, “Cornelia, how do you manage
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