Chapter 204
Cornelia returned to the private dining room, where everyone else had already found their seats The only spot left was the one on Marcus’s right, so she took it
As soon as she sat down, the water started serving the dishes
Everything on the menu was ordered by Cornelia, who had done her homework about Mr. and Mrs King’s food preferences beforehand.
When Mrs. King saw some dishes from her hometown at this specialty restaurant, she couldn’t help but take a second look at Cornelia. She complimented, “Mr. Hartley, Ms. Stewart is a thoughtful young lady”
Marcus nodded. “Yes, she’s doing a great job”
Cornelia politely replied. “Mrs King, you’re flattering me.”
blue, Mrs King asked, “Mr. Hartley, who do you think is better, your wife or your
she being compared to Marcus’s wife? How could they
was sure Marcus would say his wife was better than Ms. Stewart, Marcus’s deep and pleasant voice rose slowly, “They each have their own
was a good man who never made her feel awkward in
moved by Marcus’s words, didn’t feel embarrassed Instead, she
offensive things, especially when talking about women. Their words were as disgusting as shit. Men who respected women like
if all successful businessmen could be like
we have just met, I’m confident that
by her words and his face lit up with
the meal, and Cornelia’s thoughtful arrangements
shoes, “Ladies, considering you might be tired from walking around the scenic area in heels, we’ve prepared these for
replied, “How can
King had accepted, it would be impolite if Cornelia didn’t. She turned to Marcus for assistance, who said, “This isn’t a formal
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