Chapter 370
Cornelia was trying to sneak out, but Marcus wasnât having it âRemember when Courtney was being a total jerk to you? Donât you wanna get back at her?â
Cornela sure did But no matter what issues there were between Courtney and her son, they were still family And Cornelia was just an outsider. As long as she had a shred of sanity, she wouldnât blurt out. Tm gonna get back at your mem
Marcus asked, âNot gonna say anything?â
Cornelia replied. âWhat do you want me to say?â
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Marcus glanced at her swollen nose. Does your nose still hurt?
Cornelia didnât expect that question, and after a moment of surprise, she quickly shook her head, âNo, it doesnât hurt anymore
Marcus continued, âIf you really cant stand being in the same space as Courtney, you can go about your business once she apologizes to youâ
Cornelia didnât believe that the arrogant Courtney would apologize to her, a lowly assistant. However, she didnât want to put Marcus in a difficult position, âPresident Hartley, Ive forgotten about that incident. Thereâs no need for an apologyâ
Marcus said. âYou might have forgotten, but she hasnât â
âCourtney âCourtney arrived, calling out Marcus name but her gaze landed on Cornelia. She also noticed Corneliaâs swollen nose, âOh my. Cornelia, what happened to your nose? Does it hurt? Do you need a doctor? Marc, have you had a doctor check on her?â
Since Courtney wanted to play this game, Cornelia would play along. âThank you for your concern, Mrs Hartley! A doctor has checked on me Iâm fineâ
Thats good Courtney rushed towards Cornelia, acting like a concerned elder, âCornelia, there was a misunderstanding last time. Iâm formally apologizing to you. Can you forgive me?â
Cornelia silently backed away, not wanting any physical contact with Courtney
She didnât expect Courtney to apologize upon entering Was this prearranged by Marcus or did he guess that Courtney would do this? Regardless of why Courtney apologized, it made Cornelia feel like she was complex. This was what they called a smart person
She instinctively looked at Marcus, who was also staring at her. He smiled, âTell Ben to tidy up the screening room, weâll be watching TV there later. You go get ready. Iâll be there soon
âOkay âUpon receiving the command, Cornelia turned to leave, not wanting to lay her eyes on Courtney anymore.
Not until Cornelia left, did Courtney turn her gaze back to Marcus When she saw the apron he was wearing, she couldnât hide her surprise and confusion
She reproached, âMarcus, you used to guard your screening room like a treasure, no one could enter without your permission, and now youâre letting her dine there You used to hate the smell of cooking, no one was allowed to cook at home, and now youâre cooking. You havenât even been with her for a year, and youâve made so many changes for her. Arenât you afraid sheâll become more and more demanding, maybe even disrespectful to you?â
âAs long as she wants to, Iâll let her, and I can even give in for herâ The warmth in Marcusâ eyes was gone, and when he looked at Courtney, his gaze was icy cold again, âAnd sheâs not an outsider, sheâs my lawful wife. Her name is Cornelia!â
Courtney was stung by Marcus words, but she couldnât show it, âMarcus, I didnât know she was your wife, thatâs why I had someone talk to her. If Iâd known she was your wife, I wouldnât have done that.â
Years had passed, and she was still the same old fibber