Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 589

She leaned on Marcus‘ shoulder, too scared to even lift her head, pleading, “President Hartley. I beg you, get me outta here”

Snakes were Comelia’s worst nightmare, no doubt about it. She saw one when she was a kid and had nightmares for days Scared out of her wits, she didn’t give a hoot about acting ladylike She just clung to Marcus like a lifeline, only letting go once they were out of that hellhole

Even though Cornelia didn’t want to let go, Marcus held her even tighter. He liked the fact that Cornelia needed him. He lifted her up gently, so she could lean better against him, “Hold on tight, don’t fall off. I’ll get you out of here”

Marcus carried Cornelia a good distance before she dared to peek back at where they’d come from No sign of that creepy snake, she breathed a sigh of relief

Only then did she realize she was holding onto Marcus tight. She could smell the faint minty fragrance on him, as well as feel his body heat.

Her heart pounded, felt like it was about to jump out of her throat.

Cornelia hastily slid down from Marcus, “President Hartley, 1

was so scared earlier, she hadn’t realized how

emotions, but he was good at hiding his feelings. He adjusted his glasses

happened, Comelia tried to act normal too. But her face was as red as a

Marcus said, “I have the gardener tidy up the

“President Hartley what would you like to eat tomorrow? I’ll get up early to make

had to earn her keep and not just take the money and

get up early. The holiday is about

and dinner, and I’m taking 500 bucks off you a day

do, but about their own worth. I don’t want to eat their food. I want to eat yours, that shows you’re important to me You’re so important to me,

asked, “Am I that important to

It was because she was his

topic. She changed the subject again, “President Hartley. Can I ask, how much does

answered. “Take

thought for a moment. Even with her cooking skills, Marcus was willing to pay 500 a day With Finn’s superb cooking

bold guess,

she could hire a world–renowned chef like Finn with a grand, this

Marcus said, “Guess again.”