Chapter 53
Cornelia notice Marcus, and he saw her as well. Both of them were disturbed by the noise from room 203.
At this moment, Cornelia wished she could turn invisible.
However, Marcus remained calm and collected. He was not affected by the couple next door at all.
Cornelia wanted to pretend she hadnât seen him and snuck away, but Marcus stopped her. âCanât sleep because of Steven and his wife?â
President Hartley!
Isnât it best to pretend we didnt see each other at this time?
How can you still ask such a question so calmly?
Are you even a normal human being?
Marcus seemed unaware of how awkward Cornelia felt. He walked towards her, âSince you canât sleep, join me for a drink at the bar
Cornelia nodded. âOkay.â
Anywhere but here would be fine.
The stairs were on the side of room 203, and they walked one after the other towards the stairway, passing the door of room 203. They could hear the coupleâs conversation clearly.
Finally, it was quiet when they got outside
Cornella was confused, but her mind gradually cleared. She realized that agreeing to drink with Marcus might have been a mistake.
Marcus abruptly said, âItâs okay if you donât want to drink. How about just taking a walk together.â
âCan you read minds?â He could guess everything she thought.
Marcus smiled, âLook at your face. I can tell you donât want to go for a drink with meâ
Cornelia touched her face. Her expression was not that bad.
âCornelia, Iâm sorry!â Marcusâ deep voice, accompanied by the rustling sound of leaves in the evening breeze, was delightful on this fantastic night,
âPresident Hartley?â Why was he apologizing to her?
He continued, âThe three of them are my college classmates, and we have business dealings, so weâre pretty close. We agreed to have this gathering before I returned to my country. planning for us to attend with our wives. It was only because of some problems in my marriage that I thought of bringing you without considering that you might feel awkward
It was awkward, but Cornelia didnât complain, âIâm your assistant, I get paid by you, and I do everything according to the work contract, you donât need to apologize to me.â
Marcusâ gaze moved away from her face, and the gentleness in his eyes disappeared in a flash, âWalk with me?â
Cornelia nodded, âSure.â
There were many flowers in the garden, and the fragrance of flowers wafted through the night breeze.
The two of them walked silently, with Cornelia trying several times to break the silence but not knowing what to say, and in the end, she said nothing.