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Getting clothes dirty was a nightmare for clean freaks, you know.
Cornelia could tell that Marcus was having a hard time holding in his discomfort. She felt bad for him and said, âDonât worry, weâll be home soon. You can change then and Iâll help you clean it up.â
The moment his clothes got a stain, Marcus would never wear them again, not even for a second. So, no matter where he went, heâd always have two or three sets of clothes on hand, just in case. Normally, Cornelia would have his backup clothes ready, but today was a private outing and she hadnât thought that much ahead. As a result, his clothes got dirty.
Before Marcus could say anything, Zack sneered, âCome on Cornelia, Marcus is a grownâass man, not some delicate little girl. Whatâs the big deal if his clothes get a bit dirty?â
Cornelia shot Zack a warning look, who got the message and shut his mouth.
Soon enough, they reached the fifteenth floor.
Zack, carrying the lightest bag, led the way. âCornelia, Iâll open the door. You carry the rest of the stuff.â
Cornelia knew he was trying to test Marcus, but she felt it was unnecessary. Sheâd spent more time with Marcus than Zack and knew what kind of person he was.
Marcus bent down to pick up a bag, but Cornelia beat him to it. âLetâs each carry a bag.â
Marcus gave a small smile and didnât argue. âAlright.â
Abigail chimed in, âCornelia, I totally get you. If Marcus was my boyfriend, Iâd wanna keep him home and take good care of him, not let him go out.â
Cornelia, âAbigail, cut the crap.â
Abigail, âAlright, alright. Letâs let Marcus in first.â
Marcus was a tall guy, much taller than Zack. Their door was pretty old fashioned, if he didnât duck his head, heâd bang it against the door frame.
Cornelia, ever thoughtful, warned Marcus, âWatch your head, President Hartley.â
Abigail, âYouâre still calling him âPresident Hartley?â Is it habit or canât you break it?â
Cornelia subtly pinched her, signalling her to watch what she said for the day.
But Abigail was a troublemaker. The more Cornelia told her to watch what she said, the more she wanted to speak. âPresident Hartley, Cornelia always jokes about dating handsome guys, but sheâs actually super conservative. Sheâs in her twenties and sheâs never even held hands with a guyâ¦â
Before Abigail could finish, Cornelia dropped the bag and quickly covered her mouth. âAbigail,
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watch your mouth!â
Marcus was a possessive man. If he actually believed what she said, heâd surely give her some special punishment when they got home.
Abigail removed her hand, âEverything I said is true. When have I ever said anything untrue?â
Cornelia decided to ignore her, and never pay her any mind in the future.
She took the bag from Marcus and set it down, then said, âMr. Hartley, come with me to my room. Iâll help you clean the stains off your clothes first.â
âAlright.â Marcus followed Cornelia to her room. He seemed expressionless, but if you looked close, you could see a chilling indifference in his eyes beneath his silver glasses.
As soon as they entered Corneliaâs room, Marcus locked the door, turned around, and pushed Cornelia against the door. He bent down and kissed her passionately and deeply.
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