Chapter 412

Honestly, Comelia wasn’t keen on staying at Marcus’s place. Even though Marcus had told her many times to make herself at home, it was just not the same as being in her own crib, My friends are waiting for me back home, Patricia.

Checking the time, Marcus said, Just crash here for the night. Get some rest and come with me to discuss an important project

tomorrow.

With that said, Comelia had no choice but to stay.

After freshening up, she texted Jeremy from bed: [Jeremy, I’ve made it to Riverton.]

After sending the message, she waited for a reply. When none came, she felt a bit down. Most of the time, she was the one reaching out to Jeremy, who hardly ever initiated any conversations.

to Riverton today but didn’t even bother

turning in bed, she felt tired but suddenly, very thirsty. She got

in the living room. The lights were off, but with the help of the stairway light, she recognized Marcus sitting in the dark. He sat there like a statue, his eyes empty behind his silver–framed glasses, as if he was soulless. It was

him and gently

no response. She called again, but still no answer. It was as if

lightly on the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he grabbed her arm and twisted it behind

Ouch!” She said quickly.

usually so genteel with his glasses on, but he was surprisingly strong. Cornelia felt like her arm was

her voice and recognizing her face, Marcus’s eyes cleared up

“President Hartley, it’s me. Could you please let

it.

his grip and

arm around. It seemed

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