Chapter 63
Cornelia smiled at her, âMs. Hartley, good evening!
Briana enthusiastically grabbed Corneliaâs hand, âWeâre gonna play a role playing game. Marcus, Cornelia, wanna join?â
You guys go ahead I dont wanna be a party pooperâ Cornelia just wanted to find a place to chill and think about how to deal with Courtney
Marcus flatâout refused. âNot interestedâ
âAlright, well go play then.â Briana dragged a stiff Natalia away, âNatalia, why are your hands so cold?â
Natala said nothing
Cold? She almost lost that hand!
Cornelia and Marcus were the only ones left in a relatively quiet corner.
President Hartley, thank you!â He said she didnât have to be afraid of anyone, nor the Reese family. Today, he showed her with his actions that she could believe every word he said
Why not join the game?â Marcusâ deep and sexy voice rang in Corneliaâs ears as his tall figure sat beside her.
He was close to her, separated by only about two fists width. She could smell the faint fragrance of his cologne. Cornelia felt a bit nervous and subconsciously moved to the side
Marcus noticed her little movement and thought about how Natalia threatened her and she had to put on a brave face today Feeling slightly displeased, Marcus said, âIs there anything you want to tell me?â
Cornelia wanted to but didnât dare.
On the way back, she remembered how Billy threatened her, âMs. Stewart, before you tell President Hartley about the madam looking for you, think about your grandma far away in Rosenberg. You have someone protecting you, but she doesnât.â
Cornelia shook her head, put on her high heels, and said before she took off, âPresident Hartley, Iâll go check on the guests and see if theyâre having fun.â
As Cornelia got up to leave, Marcus Tm sorryâ stopped her.
Cornelia turned around abruptly, and their gazes met.
He stubbed out his cigarette, his voice heavy, âIâm sorry about what happened today, but Iâve taken care of it. She wonât bother you again. You can work in peaceâ
The fear in Corneliaâs heart, the overwhelming sense of helplessness, was shattered by Marcusâ words.
Her eyes got teary. She quickly blinked, forcing the tears back.
Her eyes and nose were red, but she stubbornly refused to cry in front of him.
Marcus thought that if he were her husband, he would hold her tight and tell her not to be afraid as long as he was there.
But he was just her boss, and the man who had the right to embrace her would never be him.
âThank you!â Cornelia quickly hid her emotions and said just one sentence.
Hearing her much lighter tone, Marcus felt better too. He once again subconsciously reached out to ruffle her hair but stopped himself.
Again, he was about to lose control and forced himself to restrain from inappropriate behavior.
Marcus looked up. âIf you donât want to participate, I can call a driver to take you back.â
want to join. The fear and anxiety in her heart disappeared, and Corneliaâs mood brightened after being concealed all day, President Hartley, have you ever played a murder mystery game?â
âNo, but we can give it a try. âHe seemed to have forgotten that he just said he wasnât interested in the game.
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They joined a group of people playing the murder mystery game, all close to Marcus, like Cameron and Natalia, Briana, Leonardo, and a few rich kids whose names Cornelia couldnât
remember
Everyone was happy when they heard they would play together, especially Leonardo, âBri said you guys werenât coming. I was so disappointed.â
Briana said. âThe happiest person just now seemed to be you.â
The event planning staff suggested the murder mystery game. Cornelia knew young people liked to play this game at parties, so she agreed.
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