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
she could tell from their names that they were
and good–looking people have good–looking friends.
the Hartley Group and Steven from Harbor City had conflicts. However, judging from their conversation,
greeting the three people. Cornelia heard Steven, who sat in the middle, say, “Marc, we
Why would Marcus bring his assistant to such a private gathering?
he see how awkward she
a straightforward answer. “My wife and I 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 a divorce? Last time you specifically went to Paris and spent 20 million on a necklace for her. Now you’re getting
answer was still simple, “We’re not
and
“We all know each other here, Ms.
Cornelia relax at such a private event? Nevertheless, she nodded and said, “Alright
food.” The three
restaurant, but there was
so she was indeed hungry.
and asked the chef to prepare
enviously, “Cornelia, how do you manage to eat so much
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