Chapter 157
Do you really think that letting Skyler leave the Capital would stop Zavier from going after her?â Marcus knew Zavier cared about Skyler, so he agreed to let her go, but Cornelia didnât know
that.
Cornelia felt something was off, âPresident Hartley, what do you mean?â
Marcus continued. âThis time. I personally took her away, and Zavier allowed me to do so. But you should know what kind of person Zavier is. If youâre not sure, you can ask Skyler if she wants to stay at the Blueshell Mansion. Ask her, and then tell me the answerâ
Cornelia had heard a lot of rumors about Zavier, the most important of which was that he was a very vengeful person
If Zavier only let Skyler go temporarily because of Marcus, then as soon as Skyler was out of Marcusâs protection, Zavier could take her back at any time.
Skyler almost lost her life trying to escape Zavier, and Cornelia couldnât just stand by and watch her be taken back to the Capital
The only person who could help Skyler settle down in Riverton was Marcus, and he was willing to lend a hand Cornelia didnât see any reason to refuse
She said, âNo need to ask, let Skyler stay at the Blueshell Mansion. Please continue to protect her, President Hartleyâ
Marcus said, 1 brought my friendâs wife to Riverton and arranged for her to stay at my house. What do you think my wife would think?â
Cornelia asked, âSo whatâs the point of you saying all this?â
Marcusâs goal had always been Cornelia, âLike I said before, you two live together in the Blueshell Mansionâ
Marcus was so clear that unless she didnât want to help Skyler, there was no reason for Cornelia to refuse, Then after I move in, Ill pay you rent monthly
She even wanted to pay him rent!
Although his wife was a bit silly, she always found ways to make him uncomfortable
He asked, âDo you know how much it costs to rent a place at the Blueshell Mansion per month?â
After hearing the price, Cornelia instantly regretted what she had just said.
1 know, President Hartley, you donât need the rent money. But if you donât charge rent, I wonât stay for free From now on, the sanitation of all the houses in the Blueshell Mansion is on me And if youâre tired of the chefâs cooking, I can cook for you and your wifeâ
She was just called silly, but when it came to money, she was very clever. She didnât want to pay rent and came up with so many excuses
No matter what method was used, Marcusâs goal was achieved, âAlright, letâs do it as you say â
Thinking she didnât have to pay such a high rent and completely unaware of the trap, Cornelia was thrilled. âThank you, President Hartley! Youâre so kind!â
Marcus thought to himself, âFool!â
She fell for his trap so easily. If it wasnât him who tricked her this time, but another man, would she be easily taken home by other men as well?