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?”
glanced at Cornelia, hinting very
stern lock, “You can say that about me, but
for it if you like
said, “Focus on the game”
said, “Alright, alright”
spent the whole afternoon at the card table. Everyone had a great time except for Cornelia. She
all his chips because of
We need to figure out how much
frame of his glasses up his nose. “What do you
give me
biggest end of the year project. They had already invested a lot in the early stages. Cornelia was terrified. It was not just a house
expression. She would never have participated if she knew the stakes were so
He then took out his phone and called someone.
gave him a thumbs up. “Marc, you’re so
“It’s getting late. Let’s go for dinner. After dinner, I still have to have a late night snack with my wife.”
Steven’s late–night snack was not what she thought of. She only understood the meaning after she
guest rooms here were in a three–story wooden building, which Marcus used exclusively for
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