Chapter 88
Steven slapped Marcus on the shoulder, âYouâre gonna say sheâs married again, right? So what if sheâs married? Cant married people get divorced? Give her husband some money, ask him take the money and go as far away as possible, then sheâs all yoursâ
Marcus bent down to put out his cigarette, giving Steven a cold look, âSheâs not someone you can just joke about
Steven laughed. âAre you really protecting her like that?â
Marcus said, âProtecting her? I just donât like people making jokes about women.â
Steven said, âAlright, whatever you say. I wonât mention her anymore, letâs go eat
Marcus was a stubborn man. He couldnât stand anyone saying a bad word about his assistant but he wouldnât admit it.
Maybe it was not that he didnât want to admit it, but he had never had any experience in love, so he didnât know how to love someone, nor did he know what it felt like
Hannah was a popular actress, and wherever she went, she caused quite a stir. So this time, she chose the privacyâfocused Epicurean Eatery for their dinner.
Epicurean Eatery was membersâonly. To become a member, one had to meet certain conditions. After several rounds of screening, only the very wealthy or influential could become members, so diners no longer had to worry about being photographed.
Hannah was very enthusiastic, giving Cornelia a big hug as soon as they met, âCornelia, Iâve missed you!â
Cornelia was more introverted and not very good at socializing Compared to Hannahâs enthusiasm, she was more reserved, âThank you for inviting me, Mrs. Dixonâ
Weâre friends, no need to call me Mrs. Dixon, just call me Hannah.â Hannah pulled Cornelia to sit down and looked at her carefully, âI feel like youâve lost a lot of weight since last month, an your complexion isnât as good as before. Are you overworking yourself?â
Tm fine.â Cornelia didnât want to talk about her personal life and quickly changed the subject, âI saw in the news that youâre in Riverton to promote your new show. I hope itâd be a hit!â
âThank you!â Hannah replied, âTake a look at the menu and order whatever you like. My treat tonightâ
Tve already ordered Steven walked in, went straight to Hannah and sat down, âMs. Stewart, do you mind if I join you for dinner?â
âPresident Dixon, how could I refuse?â Cornelia didnât know Steven would be there, or else she might not have agreed to come to dinner, as no one wanted to be the third wheel.
Hannah nudged him, âI already told you not to follow, get out of here!â
Steven put his arm around her waist, âI really didnât come for you. Marcus and I happened to choose this restaurant too. Since weâre all here, letâs eat together.â
Hearing that Marcus was there, Cornelia instinctively looked back at the door and saw Marcus, dressed in a black coat, walking in gracefully.
He was holding his phone, apparently just having finished a call.
Cornelia immediately stood up. âPresident Hartley, good evening!â
Marcus glanced at her, âYouâre here too?â
Steven couldnât help but roll his eyes.
This guy really knew how to play it cool..
Cornelia honestly replied, âHannah invited me to dinner.â
âWell, eat more then.â Marcus took off his coat, and Cornelia immediately took it and hung it on the nearby coat rack. Even after work, she didnât forget her role as an assistant.
It wasnât until Marcus sat down that Cornelia returned to her seat.
When the waiter came over to add tea for Marcus, Cornelia stopped him and said, âJust give him a glass of mineral water.â