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?”
at Cornelia, hinting very clearly
can say that about me, but don’t damage the girl’s reputation.”
shrugged. “Just go for it if you like
said, “Focus on
“Alright, alright”
spent the whole afternoon at the card table. Everyone had a great time except for Cornelia. She felt like each minute
all his chips because of Cornelia
“Marc, you finally lost. We need to figure out how
silver frame of his glasses up his nose. “What do
“Just give me
project. They had already invested a lot in the early stages. Cornelia was terrified. It
looked at Marcus with an apologetic expression. She would never have participated
then took out his phone and called someone.
him a thumbs up. “Marc, you’re
dinner, I still have to have a late
late–night snack was not what
building, which Marcus used exclusively for entertaining friends and never hosted foreign guests.
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