Chapter 378


    Chapter 378


    Jeremy reassured Cornelia, “Chill I’ve got enough dough for my daily grind


    Instantly, Cornelia sent him a transfer of $1111 via WhatsApp, with the note, “Happy New Year!”


    Jeremy replied with a transfer of $2222, adding a note. Darlin, Happy New Year!


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    They’d been hitched for a while, but this was the first time held called her that A blush spread across


    Cornelia’s cheeks. Before she could figure out how to respond, Briana butted in, “Cornelia, quit being


    glued to your phone and let’s chow down The food’s getting cold”


    Cornelia hastily stashed her phone, only to hear Briana ask, “Cornelia, who were you messaging just


    now? Why are your cheeks so red?”


    Touching her face instinctively, Cornelia replied. The room’s probably too hot. Plus, I just had a ss of


    booze”


    Marcus’s eyes were immediately drawn to Cornelia. Her skin was smooth and full of cogen, and her


    cheeks were flushed like ripe apples, looking utterly enticing


    His Adam’s apple bobbed unconsciously and his mouth felt dry. He quickly downed the remaining half


    ss of wine. It did nothing to quench his thirst but instead seemed to ignite a me


    within him


    He tugged at his cor irritably, unbuttoning two buttons and revealing an attractive corbone.


    Brana nodded knowingly, “So, alcohols to me huh?”


    Cornelia immediately served her a piece of meat, trying to divert her attention, “I prepared this dish


    especially for you. Give it a try: is it tasty?”


    1 already had some, its delicious Thanks, Cornelia Briana replied.


    While munching on fish and chips, Ben chimed in, “Cornelia, these fish and chips, you made them


    especially for me, didn’t you?”


    Cornelia responded with a smile, “Yeah, you’ve been craving good of fish and chips recently. So I made


    it just for you. What do you think of the taste?”


    Ben took a small sip from his ss, “Cornelia, not to butter you up, but your cooking skills are way


    better than many professional chefs. If you ever get tired of working at the Hartley Group, you should


    consider opening your own restaurant”


    Corneliaughed. “Thanks for thepliment, Ben! If you ever crave it again, let me know. I’ll whip it


    up for you”


    Ayden, whod been silent all along, was engrossed in his meal, oblivious to the changing atmosphere


    around the table


    Dr. Dawson, who had more life experience than anyone else present, sensed the change. She knew it


    was because of Cornelia and Ben.


    Dr. Dawson nced at Marcus, who had been all smiles just a moment ago. His mood had soured


    because Cornelia had prepared a dish for another man, “Marc. Cornelia prepared each of our favorite


    dishes, including yours”


    Cornelia also sensed his shift in mood, but she had no idea she was the cause. She raised her ss,


    President Hartley, here’s to you. Thanks for taking care of me this past year”


    Marcus’s long, good–looking fingers drummed rhythmically on his ss. His gaze at Cornelia held a


    hint of dissatisfaction, What about mine?”