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.

was Marcus beside her instead of Jeremy at such a

Marcus seemed a bit stern, clearly unhappy with her constant

felt terrified. “Um, I wasn’t thinking about anything.”

tone. “Details matter. One misstep could lead to big trouble. Make sure the property management fixes

obediently nodded. “Yes.”

looking so well–behaved and understanding, yet somewhat wronged, Marcus not only didn’t have the heart to reprimand her, he didn’t even want to speak harshly. “Silly girl, I’m just reminding you. Why are you feeling

his tone was also full of indulgence. This was not how

couldn’t get along with this version

when Cornelia felt that Marcus‘ tone was somewhat ambiguous, he coldly said

Cornelia,

can’t she stop overthinking things, no matter how many times

more awkward she felt around Marcus

go on anymore.

other side, oblivious to the little incident between

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