Chapter 44
Ingredients were all set, and Cornelia
started to whip up the sauce first
The pot of water was already boiling on the side Cornelia threw in the pasta, and once they were ready, she took them out and rinsed them in cold water
Finally, the pasta was ready, and she poured the sauce
Patricia was amazed by Corneliaâs smooth moves.
Nowadays, many girls didnât know how to cook, let alone cook well. And someone as beautiful as Cornelia who could also cook well? Thatâs like finding a needle in a haystack! Patriciaâs mouth was watering when she saw the aromatic pasta âMs. Stewart, your husband is one lucky man! Marrying a girl whoâs so good at cookingâ
Not wanting to talk about her annoying husband, Cornelia changed the subject. I made a lot, Patricia. Do you wanna give it a try?â
âOh, Cornelia, you made some for me too?â Patricia was thrilled. âLater, tell me what you put in it so I can try making it myself when I crave it.â
âSure thingâ Cornelia said confidently with a smile. âMany people can make it, but this is my grandmaâs secret recipe. You wonât find anything like it in a restaurantâ
Patricia rubbed her hands excitedly. Then I gotta learn it wellâ
Marcus entered the room and smelt something different. It didnât smell like his usual breakfast.
Heâs drawn to the aroma and saw Cornelia and Patricia happily chatting in the kitchen.
His eyes landed on Corneliaâs tall, slim figure, and a terrifying thought came to mind.
If only he could see her every morningâ¦
Patricia spotted him first, âMarc, want some pasta?â
Marcus never ate pasta for breakfast. âNo thanksâ
Patricia glanced at Cornelia, who whispered, âHe doesnât want any. Iâll eat some more.â
Cornelia turned to see Marcus, who was wearing his usual white shirt and black pants, but all she could see was his abs
She shook her head quickly to forget those inappropriate images.
At the dining table,
Marcus had a nutritious breakfast, which was healthy but bland.
In front of Cornelia were two plates of mouth-watering pasta, smelling and tasting great.
Marcus noticed the two plates in front of Cornelia, wondering how such a slender girl could eat so much in the morning without bursting. âAre both yours?â
Cornelia nodded, âYep, these are the pasta I cooked. I donât want to waste them, so I eat two.â
Marcus didnât say anything, but his eyes remained on the untouched plate.
Cornelia got the hint and cautiously asked, âPresident Hartley, would you like to try some?â
Thatâs what Marcus was waiting for. âMaybe.â
Cornelia immediately handed him the bowl, âPresident Hartley, please enjoy!â
Marcus took a bite with his fork. Heâs very picky about the taste of food, and wouldnât take a second bite if he did not like it..
Cornelia was overjoyed to see him finish the entire plate.
His empty bowl was proof of her cooking skills. âPresident Hartley, my cooking is not bad, right?â
Though her pasta was not quite as good as those made by professional chefs, Marcus didnât hold back his praise when sheâs expecting it. âYes, very good.â
âThank you for the compliment, President Hartley!â With the praise, Corneliaâs face was full of genuine smiles for the whole morning.
After confirming the birthday party decoration plan with the event planning company, Cornelia handed the tablet to Marcus and said, âPresident Hartley, please take a look and see if theres anything else that needs to be changedâ
Marcus took the tablet, and Cornelia waited quietly beside him. The two sat close together at the bar counter.
Patricia watches the handsome man and beautiful woman from a distance. They seem like a picture-perfect scene.
For a moment, Patricia wisheed Cornelia would become Mrs. Hartley, but then-
âMarc, Iâm back!â A young, crisp voice broke the afternoon silence, followed by a lively girl appearing before them.
The girls face was full of radiant smiles, but her expression instantly changed when she sees the woman next to Marcus.
She yelled without hesitation, pointing at Cornelia, âYou shameless woman! How dare you show your face here!â