hapter 637
Give up money? She thought he’d cave for some dough?
Cornelia seriously underrated her importance to Marcus and overestimated the value of money to him. To him, she mattered way more than any cash.
Marcus dryly said, “Ben, you daydreaming again? Show our quest out!”
ticked off. He didn’t dare say
soft yet firm voice. “President Hartley, would you let me finish? If you can’t stand Tom, just ignore him after the deal. Don’t be reckless. Maybe you don’t care whether the project succeeds or not, but have you thought about the others involved? They’ve been working their butts off, pulling all–nighters for the project. It’d be heartbreaking to them if all their hard work came to nothing. It’s not just about the paycheck. Seeing their project
right! How could he back down now? He should stand with Cornelia
word out, Marcus gave him a cold stare that made him shut his
attention was on Cornelia.
sparkling like the galaxy. Her voice was gentle,
said, “Carry on with the
of relief and smiled brightly. “Thank you for listening to me.
smiled, which not only made her look
leaned in slightly, whispered into her ear only loud enough for them to hear, “Your happiness
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