Chapter 367
Cornela had a soft spot, especially when if came to sweet and beautiful girls like Briana
She cradled Briana in her arms, gathered up her courage and said to Marcus, President Hartley, Bri is all grown up now She has her own social circle, and her own friends Most Importantly, she has her own dignity. You canât treat her like a kid anymoreâ
Before Cornela could finish what she was saying Marcus cut her off. âTake her upstairs and wash off the paint from her face
Hewasnât mad, nor did he say he was going to continue punishing Briana But Briana was scared nonetheless. She hid behind Cornelia, peeking out from behind her, âAre you going to
punish me in some other way?
President Hartley, I take Brito wash her face now I promise shell be squeaky clean.â Cornelia took Briana and left, heading back to Brianaâs room. Once she was sure Marcus couldnât hear them, she said. âSilly girl, he didnât mention punishing you Why are you looking for trouble?â
Because! know him too well âBriana wiped away a tear and held onto Cornelia tightly, âHis word is law. He said heâd make me reflect on my actions, and he will Cornelia, I donât want to be locked up in a dark room. Only you can help me You have to help me!â
Briana was shaking violently, and her voice trembling. She had been scared of her brother before, but never as scared as she was now. This fear was deepâseated She couldnât hide it, and she definitely wasnt acting
Cornela held Briana, sometimes ruffling her hair, sometimes patting her back gently, âBri, can you tell me why youâre suddenly so scared of your brother today?â
Brana shook her head, Tm not scared of him. No matter how mean he is, Iâm not scared of him.â
âAlright, alright, youâre not scared of him âBriana wouldnât admit it, so Cornelia didnât push She had her own ways to get Briana to wash her face. âBri, if this paint stays on your face too long it damage your skin. Your skin is delicate and more prone to allergies. For the sake of your skin, for the sake of staying a beautiful little princess, go wash your face, okay?â
âOkay, but Cornelia, you have to stay with me âBriana held onto Corneliaâs sleeve as if she was afraid she would leave.
âOkay, Iâll stay with you âCornelia accompanied Briana to the bathroom. She took a cotton pad, wet it with makeup remover, and helped Briana remove her makeup.
Briana looked at Cornelia, her eyes welling up with tears. Two hot teardrops fell onto Corneliaâs hand
Cornelia was taken aback, âBri, whatâs wrong?â
Briana blinked, lifted her head, and held back the tears that were about to fall, Youâre too good to me. Cornelia, can you always be this good to me? Even if one day you and my brother break up, you canât hate me because of him. Can we be best friends forever?â
Cornelia replied softly. âWe are all individuals. I like you because I like your charm, kindness, and beauty, not because of your brother. If youâre willing, I would love to be your best friend
foreverâ
Briana sniffled. Tll remember what you have said If you and my brother break up, you canât go back on your word. No matter what happens between you and my brother, weâre still best friends.â
1 willlâ While this was going on, Corneliaâs hands were not idle. âBriana, close your eyes. Iâm going to clean the makeup off your eyelashes.â
Briana obediently closed her eyes Cornelia patiently cleaned the makeup off her eyelashes. When she was done, she said, âLift your head a bit. Thereâs some makeup on your chin and neck
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Briana lifted her head immediately, reaffirming. âCornelia, no matter what happens between you and my brother, you canât hate me.â