Chapter 79
Cornelia had to stay with her grandmother for a while until her condition stabilized enough for her to be transferred to another hospital.
Marcus granted Cornelia a fourâday leave, but it quickly passed, so she had to take her tenâday annual leave as well.
With Cornelia not at the company, her work fell on Benâs shoulders.
Ben brought coffee to Marcus office bike usual while Marcus was looking at some documents. President Hartley, about this morningâs progress.â
Marcus suddenly looked up, scanning the room behind Ben. âWhereâs Cornelia?â
There was no obvious change in Marcusâ expression, but Ben still felt a chill, âCornelia is on her annual leave.â
Marcus said, âTaking annual leave during the busiest time of the year?â
Ben didnât respond.
If he remembered correctly, Marcus didnât have any important schedules during these days, and the important work had already been done late last month and early this month.
Marcus said, âThe coffee is cold. Go get a new one
Ben answered, âAlright.â
He wondered if Marcus took the wrong pills today.
However, Ben had no idea that not only did Marcus take the wrong pills today, but he would continue to do so for the next few days.
Every day, he nervously hoped that Cornelia would come back to work soon so that someone else could share Marcusâ anger.
After a week of hell, Ben accompanied Marcus to the Capital for Zavier and Skylerâs wedding anniversary.
Everyone in their circle knew that Zavier was forced to marry Skyler due to someoneâs scheming, and there was no real affection between the couple, but they still had to follow the rules. Zavier and Skyler appeared very affectionate in front of the guests, exchanging smiles from time to time. Who knew what they were really thinking?
That was the fate of the children of wealthy families; often, they had no choice.
âMarc, weâve been waiting for you.â Zavier came over with Skyler and noticed Ben behind Marcus. âBrought Ben today, huh? Didnât bring your pretty little assistant? Afraid someone might steal her away?â
Marcus didnât want anyone making jokes about Cornelia, âMind your own wife and donât worry about others.â
âHello!â Ben politely greeted them, but had a small question in his mind.
He had been with Marcus for many years and had met all of his old friends, but he didnât remember any of them meeting Cornelia. How did they know about her?
Meanwhile, Cornelia was celebrating her birthday at the hospital. On December 14th, she turned 24.
These days, Cornelia was busy taking care of her grandmother and contacting the Riverton hospital, so she had completely forgotten about her birthday.
Her grandmother secretly asked Dr. Lopez to order a birthday cake and flowers for her.
Her grandmother patted Cornelia on the head with a smile, âNelly, youâre another year older today. Make a wish.â
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