Chapter 273


    Chapter 273


    Comelia quickly checked the auction time for the next day it was due to start at eight in the evening, so


    hopping on a ne around noon would still get them there on time. Then, she looked up flights from


    Riverton to Harbor City Both cities were top–tier so there were plenty of flights going back and forth all


    day


    Going by Marcus’s preferences, Cornelia booked a flight for ten in the moming A two hour flight would


    get them to Harbor City just in time for lunch. She told Marcus, “Mr. Hartley Eve booked a flight for ten


    Tomorrow morning to Harbor City”


    Marcus only wanted to keen Cornelia out of Riverton while Jeremy was in town but didn’t expect his


    casualment to set off such a flurry of activity. “You don’t need to prep anything else I’m just going


    to have a look–see Carry on with your book”


    Even though Marcus said not to prep, as his assistant Cornelia had to be prepared. Otherwise, if they


    showed up at the auction clueless, she might as well kiss her job goodbye


    “Marcus, are you and Comelia heading to Harbor City for the auction?” Briana, finally willing to put


    down heric book after catching wind of their conversation, asked, “I’ve got nothing on my te


    recently, can I tag along?


    “If you behave, I might consider it Marcus gestured to her. He thought he was pretty clear, but Briana


    looked clueless, “What do you want me to do?”


    “Don’t you feel hungry? Marcus asked


    At his reminder Briana’s stomach instantly growled, “Yeah, I’m actually starving Let’s grab something to


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    Comelia, engrossed in her book hadpletely lost track of time and only just realized it was half past


    twelve. “Mr. Hartley, Ill head out now. See you at the airport tomorrow morning”


    “Do you need a ride?” Marcus didnt insist on her staying just gave Briana a meaningful look. This time.


    Briana got it immediately


    Hooking her arm around Comelia’s Briana said, “Where are you off to at lunchtime Corne? We’re


    heading to Harbor City together tomorrow Why don’t you stay over tonight, and we can go to the airport


    together?


    It’s much more convenient”


    “Br, fm sorry! I have ns this afternoon” Cornelia felt it inappropriate to stay without work–rted


    reasons. Plus, she had an appointment with Trent to look over some interior design ns


    “Who are you meeting? Someone important? Briana blinked back tears it’s okay, Comelia. You go


    ahead. I’ve never been the apple of my parents‘ eye. Due to my status, I don’t have many real friends


    understand If you dont want to hang out with me Just go


    As she spoke, she buried her face in Cornelia’s chest, hugging her tightly, her crying growing more


    sorrowful.


    Briana’s tear–streaked face and red eyes made her look like a wounded bunny, tugging at Cornelia’s


    heartstrings.


    Just as Comelia was about tofort her Marcus stemmly said, “Briana, you’re old enough to stop


    crying now. If you want to cry, go back to your room. Don’t act like a child”


    His words seemed a bit harsh. Comelia didn’t want him to treat a young girl like this, so she patted


    Briana’s back gently, “Bri, don’t cry. The person I was supposed to meet isnt that important, Ill stick


    around and keep youpany”


    “Really?” Briana wiped her tears and secretly made a victory sign at Marcus. “Cornelia, you’re really


    the best I like you a lot


    Cornelia was a bit taken aback by Briana’s enthusiasm but tried to respond in kind, “I like you too ”


    Marcus shot Briana a disgruntled look. He had only asked her to find a way to keep Cornelia around


    not to have a mutual lovefest.