Chapter 357
Marcus saw the fear in Corneliaâs eyes, but he had already started If he didnât finish, sheâd only worry more âCornelia, I donât like delivering these harsh truths, but this is the brutat reality of the world, and something Skyler has to faceâ
Cornelia never knew her mother, and her father passed away early. Over the past twenty four years, she had seen a lot of lifeâs harsh realities She understood a lot, but she didnât want to accept Occasionally, sheâd naively think that if she worked hard enough, everything would work out
Her clenched fist tightened and loosened, then tightened again. âSo youâre saying, as long as Zavier doesnât let go, Skyler has no choice but to die or remain under Zavrrâs control?
Marcus pushed his glasses up his nose and simply responded. âUh huhâ
President Hartley, thank you for telling me the Truthâ Cornelia thanked him, but she felt sick to her stomach, almost wanting to throw up
President Hartley enjoy your meal I ate a lot last night, so Iâm not hungry Ill pass Cornelia quickly stood up, and rushed upstairs to the guest room. She ran into the bathroom, and dry heaved over the toilet until she felt dizzy, but nothing came out.
She sat weakly on the floor, looking at Skylerâs number on her phone. She wanted to call or text her several times, but didnât have the courage to do it
Cornelia understood what Marcus was saying Skyler couldnât escape Zavierâs control, and maybe it would be better for her not to know she was still under his control
But was she really just supposed to accept this?
Cornelia didnt know Her mind was in chaos
âCornelia, Skyler and Zavier are married, and theyâre the closest to each other. You barely know Skyler; youâre not even friends Why are you doing this to yourself?â
Marcusâs deep voice was as pleasant as always, but now it sounded like a spell controlling her, making her feel afraid.
Cornelia stood up. She leaned on the toilet and slowly turned to look at Marcus standing in the doorway. His perfect face looked like a demon to her
Cornelia wanted to say something, but it was as if her throat was blocked, and she couldnât make a sound.
âCornelia,â Marcus reached out to help her, but she backed away, watching him warily before he could touch her.
He had seen this fear in others, but seeing it in Corneliaâs eyes for the first time unsettled him âCornelia, tell me what you want to do, and I do it.â
1 hope Skyler can completely break free from Zavier. I hope Skyler can live a truly free and happy life,â Cornelia thought, but she couldnât say
But he wouldnât help her for free, she knew that. âMr. Hartley, what do you hope to gain from me?â
Zavierâs influence was massive. Helping Skyler break free would require a lot of resources. Marcus was a businessman, he had no connection to her or Skyler, If he was willing to help, he had to expect something in return.
Cornelia didnât know what she or Skyler could offer him.
Corneliaâs reaction hurt Marcus, âCornelia, weâve been working together for almost a year. Is this really how you see me?â