Chapter 166
âMr. Wilson, donât think everyoneâs like youâ Cornelia said with a smile, âWe have to go get our mortgage sorted, so we wonât be hanging around with you guysâ
Marcus, who had been quiet, spoke up. âCornelia, Ilwait for you outside Come find me when youâre doneâ
âSure âAs a personal assistant, she didnât have regular days off. She was always on call for her boss, but sometimes, her boss would let her take a break when heâs in a good mood After they left, Marcus took out his personal phone to text Cornelia but didnât know what to say
When they got married, he gave her a card with enough money to buy a house by the lake, but she never used it. She was serious about keeping boundaries and didnt want to use his
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This realization made Marcus feel uneasy
Leonardo suddenly thought of something. Marc, donât tell me youâre buying a house here because of Cornelia?â
He guessed right. Marcus didnât expect an answer, but he told him anyway, Tm buying a house here because of my wifeâ
Leonardo, Your wife wants to live here? Speaking of her, I wanted to ask you, you were about to get divorced, but then you suddenly announced your marriage and cleared up rumors about her among the four major families. If you really want to be with her, why donât you bring her out to meet the guys?â
Marcus. âYouâve already met her.â
Leonardo, When? I didnât know about itâ
âJust now!â Marcus mumbled in his mind. He took out a cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and put it in the ashtray next to him, thinking that Cornelia probably wouldnât like the smell
Leonardo, âSo why are you waiting for Cornelia instead of being with your wife? Youâre not trying to be like me, are you?â
Marcus glared at him.
Leonardo thought he had guessed right and continued, âThe women Iâve slept with are only after my money. Theyâre very clear about their goals, as long as you have money. But Cornelia is different. Sheâs a good girl. If you and your wife are getting along, donât mess with her â
Marcus, I know Cornelia is a good girl. Do I need you to tell me that?â
Leonardo, âAre you just trying to get close to good girls?â
Marcus. âThis has nothing to do with you. You can go now.â
Leonardo, âFine, Ill go. Itâs not like I want to be with you.â
After Leonardo left, Marcus waited for about an hour before Cornelia finished her paperwork.
He drove her today, and after she got in the passenger seat, he asked, âDid you buy the house?â
Cornelia nodded, âYesâ
He continued. âIf you need any help later, just let me know.â
Cornelia, Thanks, President Hartley! But no need. Itâs a fully furnished house.â
Marcus, âIf you need anything else, just tell me.â
His recent concern for her was obviously more than what a boss should have for an employee, and Cornelia was worried, âPresident Hartley, I can handle my personal life. We should talk about work instead. Where are we going?â
Marcus said, âTo buy a gift for my wife. Her taste is similar to yours, so you can help me pick something you like.â
It was normal for Marcus to ask his assistant to help pick a gift since he didnât know what girls like. But Cornelia felt it wasnât appropriate, President Hartley, I think itâs better for you to ask your wife directly about what she likes. Or you can go shopping together, which might be better for your relationship.â