Chapter 1206
Dr. Lester told Tahlia, âRemember this, no woman other than Cornelia, who isnât related to him by blood, can get close to himâ
Tahlia explained, âI had no other intentions, I was just worried he would fall, so instinctively I wanted to help himâ
âHeâs a severe clean freak if you touch him, he might even throw away his clothes. Why bring trouble upon yourself? Dr. Lester said.
âIâll be careful, it wonât happen again Tahlia replied.
Dr. Lester looked at Tahlia and asked, âIs Cornelia really your biological sister?â
âWhat are you trying to say?â Tahlia retorted.
Dr. Lester replied, âSometimes I feel like you two are somewhat alike, but other times not at all. Itâs a peculiar feeling.â
âCornelia is my real sister, donât worry. I would never disrespect her Tahlia said.
âI trust you, of course.â Dr. Lester said.
Tahlia scoffed, âYou trust me? Youâre actually warning me to understand my place and not to harbor inappropriate thoughts about President Hartleyâ
Dr Lester replied, âThe fact that you realize this shows that youâre rational, not a spoiled little princess.â
Tahlia calmly said, âEven flowers grown in a greenhouse have different species, and they donât all last the same amount of time.â
âI get it Dr. Lester said.
Tahlia suddenly stopped and looked at Dr. Lester seriously. âDr. Lester, I want to ask you a question and I hope you can answer me honestlyâ
âThat depends on the question. I wonât answer them all. Dr. Lester said.
âI want to know why you all like Cornelia so much and want to protect her? I know Iâm not as good as Nelly in many ways, but I havenât done anything wrong. Why are you all so wary of me?â Tahlia said
âDo you want the truth? Dr. Lester asked.
âIf not the truth, why would I even ask you?â Tahlia said.
âProbably just intuition, Iâm not sure about the exact reason. I remember when I first met Cornelia, I trusted her completely. She speaks in a gentle yet powerful way, itâs really convincing Dr. Lester explained.
âI feel the same way about her. Even when I considered her a rival, I felt a strong urge to get close to herâ Tahlia said.
âCornelia is really a likable girl, beautiful, smart. All the good adjectives can be used on her.â Dr. Lester said.
Tahlia replied, âAlthough I think Cornelia is excellent, youâre kind of overdoing it.â
âThere might be another reason. Cornelia is Marcâs wife We work for Marc, so naturally, we have to treat his wife well. Dr. Lester added.
Tahlia gave a bitter smile, âSo, status is the most important thing after all.â
She grew up in the Reese family. Even if she had left the Reese family now, but people on Marcusâ side still thought she was a Reese at heart. So, if she wanted them to accept her, trust her, then she had to work harder than Cornelia.
Dr. Lester advised, âStatus is indeed important, but personal effort is equally important. Since youâve promised Marc, just cooperate with him and do your part well, donât have other thoughts.â
Iâm not looking for trouble. How could I have other thoughts.â Tahlia said.
At first, Tahlia thought Marcus was just an ordinary and harmless man when she saw him with Cornelia. But when she accidentally entered Marcusâ world, she realized that the real Marcus was as cold and terrifying as the legends said. And his tender and affectionate side, he only showed to Cornelia.