Chapter 52
Cornelia knew this card game differed from the one they had played before, so she didn’t bother joining
As she was about to decline, Marcus said. “Just play for fun. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose.”
Cornelia had no choice but to join, but she dared not to play. She was afraid of accidentally losing a house.
Steven said. “Marc, life is only a few decades long, be good to yourself while you’re young, and have a proper romance
Marcus ignored him, only hearing Cornelia’s barely audible cry for help, “President Hartley, are you going to bet?”
Marcus stretched out his hand and pushed out a stack of chips. ‘Don’t worry, just play casually”
Because he was very close, Cornelia smelled the faint woody fragrance on him. She was a little stunned for a moment.
Steven noticed their little interaction and teased with a smile, “Marc, do you have a crush on someone that’s causing trouble between you and your wife?”
Cornelia,
him a stern lock, “You can say that about me, but don’t
for it if you like someone!”
“Focus on
said, “Alright, alright”
card table. Everyone had a great time except for Cornelia.
the end, Marcus lost all his chips because
finally lost. We need to figure
glasses up his nose. “What do
give me the
lot in the early stages. Cornelia was
Marcus with an apologetic expression. She would never have participated
urged you to play. I’m not afraid to lose.” Marcus comforted Cornelia. He then took out his phone and called someone. “Well withdraw from the CREST project
a thumbs up. “Marc,
for dinner. After dinner, I still have to have
snack was not what she thought of. She only understood the
a three–story wooden building, which Marcus used
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