Chapter 1186: Chapter 1186

Chapter 1186

Patricia said, “You can start getting ready. Nelly mentioned to me before that she wanted to have twins. If she really does, you’ll need to prepare two gifts.”

Granny Luisa replied, “If she has twins, two gifts won’t be enough. I’ll not only give her two gifts, but also some extra… Basically, anything Nelly wants, if I have it, I’ll give it to her.”

Patricia was chatting with Granny Luisa, oblivious to the sudden argument brewing between Marcus and Cornelia, who were lovey–dovey just moments

ago.

Marcus said, “It’s settled then. You continue with your comics, do what you want to do, and stop being tied down by a job position.”

Cornelia understood what Marcus meant, but she needed the assistant job, not just because it gave her a sense of security. More importantly, she loved working with Marcus, allowing her to be with him whether at work or off–duty.

Cornelia retorted, “I know you mean well and you’re worried I might get overworked, but I don’t feel tired at all working alongside you. I actually enjoy it.”

Marcus chuckled and gently rubbed her swollen lips, “You once told me that people shouldn’t overwork themselves, so how could you possibly not be tired? I’ve taken your advice and started to slow down, delegating tasks to my subordinates. Now, I just want to spend more quality time with you, why are you resisting?”

Cornelia’s eyes lit up, “You mean to say…”

Marcus said, “Yes, because I’ll be delegating more tasks, my assistant will be interacting more with my subordinates.”

Cornelia pouted, “Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

“I hadn’t finished speaking, and you got impatient.” Marcus said.

“I thought I was going to be separated from you again, that’s why I was anxious. Cornelia’s face flushed.

Marcus said, “You need to change this impulsive character of yours”

“Mm, I will change.” Cornelia said.

Marcus added, “The new assistant has arrived, and you can hand over the tasks to her tomorrow.”

Cornelia frowned, “So soon? It took me a while to become the CEO’s assistant and I’ve only been working for over a year. I feel uncomfortable being let go this soon.”

Cornelia moved closer to Marcus, attempting to persuade him with sweet nothings, “President Hartley, could you please not fire me, and let me continue working by your side?”

Marcus was unmoved by Cornelia’s pleas, he firmly said, “I’ve made my decision, there’s no room for negotiation.”

Cornelia was upset at his rigid stance, “Are you speaking to me as the CEO of the Hartley Group, Marcus, or as my husband, Jeremy?”

Marcus said, “I am the CEO of the Hartley Group, Marcus.

Cornelia was displeased upon hearing that.

Every comic book Cornelia created was a bestseller, and there were people vying to buy the film rights. If the TV adaptation of The Story of Nesiona became popular, then every time Cornelia came with a new concept, there would be people lining up to buy it.

This meant, even without Granny Luisa and Grandpa Augustine’s money, and without Marcus‘ money, she was pretty well–off. Whether she decided to continue working wasn’t that big of a deal. But, the decision to work or not was hers to make, not something that others could decide for her, unless she got fired by her boss!

If Marcus were to discuss this with her as Jeremy, she would have had a chance to argue. What he said as Marcus, essentially meant she had been fired by her own boss.

She had always been responsible at work, never made a mistake, and now she was being fired by her boss under the guise of love. This left a bad taste in her mouth.