Chapter 56
Hannah took out her phone, âCornelia, can I add you on WhatsApp? I like you and want to be friends with youâ
Cornelia already liked Hannah, so how could she say no when Hannah asked to be friends?
They exchanged contact information, and Hannah immediately added Cornelia to a group chat with Skyler and Rosie.
Hannah said, âFrom now on, this is our secret base for the four of us. We canât let those annoying quys know about it.â
Rosie said, âGot!â
Skyler chigned in, âGot it!â
Cornelia stayed quiet.â
Meanwhile, Steven was chatting with Marcus, âMarc, weâre such good friends. Just tell me the truth. Do you have any other thoughts about Cornelia?â
Marcus lit a cigarette and puffed, âSheâs already marriedâ
Steven patted his shoulder and laughed, âSo what if sheâs married? As long as you want her, anythingâs possible.â
His thoughts were shockingly similar to Leonardoâs
Marcus didnât say anything more, just sat there silently smoking and thinking about Stevenâs words, âAs long as you want her, whatâs marriage got to do with it?â
On the way back to the city, Cornelia didnât speak. Marcus tried to say something a few times but didnât know what to say, and they remained silent until they reached downtown
Cornelia mentioned a random spot and asked Marcus to drop her off. As soon as she unbuckled her seatbelt, she heard Marcus say, âCornelia, Iâm sorry!â
Cornelia smiled at him, âPresident Hartley, itâs fine. But can you please not take me to these parties full of wives next time?â
âOkay,â he said, his eyes slightly lowered.
âSee you tomorrow!â After saying goodbye, Cornelia turned and left without lingering Marcus watched her disappear from his sight before driving away.
At breakfast, Abigail leaned over to her and sniffed, âTell me the truth, does your boss Marcus have a crush on you?â
Cornelia glared at her, âAre you overvaluing me or undervaluing Marcus? With his experience, he has seen all kinds of women. Why would he be interested in me?â
Abigail and Zack were very defensive, âOur Nelly is amazing, and many guys would dream of even pursuing you. Why couldnât Marcus fall for you?â
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