Chapter 224

Comelia, are you suggesting I say yes and let him treat us to dinner tonight?asked Cornelia.

Hey, if we get to dine at that fancy place we’ve always wanted to go to without coughing up a penny, why the heck not?Abigail replied. Comelia felt persuaded by Abigail and decided to accept Marcusdinner invitation.

The prices at Culinary Crest are skyhigh, and it’s always packed, so you have to book ahead of time. Cornelia had to pull some strings. using President Hartley’s VIP status to score a private room.

After booking the restaurant, she still had to deal with the movein procedures for the new house. Being clueless about these things, she just went along with the property management’s instructions.

Out of nowhere, Marcus showed up and took over, checking the list and the items provided by the property management. You’re missing an access card. You should check with the person in charge. They’ll charge you next time you need one.

He was dealing with these petty things with the same focus he’d give a billiondollar contract.

watched him with a pang, wondering why it was Marcus beside her instead of Jeremy at such a

Marcus seemed a bit stern, clearly

Marcus was angry, Cornelia felt terrified. “Um, I wasn’t thinking about

to big trouble. Make sure the

obediently nodded. “Yes.”

heart to reprimand her, he didn’t even want to speak harshly. “Silly girl, I’m just reminding you. Why are you feeling wrong?”

her a silly girl, but his tone was also full of indulgence.

felt a little uncomfortable. She couldn’t get along with this version of Marcus. “President Hartley,

I can only help you so much. You have to handle the rest. Nobody can help you forever.” Just when Cornelia felt that Marcus‘ tone was somewhat

Cornelia,

no matter how many times she

more awkward she felt around

go

on the other side, oblivious to the little incident between Cornelia and Marcus.

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