Chapter 427


    Chapter 427


    Comelia tumed, shing a smile, “Need a hand?”


    The young man adjusted his sses nervously. “Got anything else to do today? Mind if I take you out


    for dinner alone? I’ve got work stuff I want to pick your brain about.”


    For the past couple of weeks, the whole squad had been tirelessly discussing the project. Usually, they


    all ate together, even using meal times to talk about work.


    The youngd catching Cornelia’s attention in front of everybody and wanting to dine with her alone,


    anyone could see what he was driving at.


    Marcus, who hadn’t left yet, listened attentively. He was sure Cornelia would turn this young man down


    without hesitation, but Cornelia’s reply next took him by surprise.


    Comelia answered with a smile, ‘Sure, but I have ns tonight.”


    Before Comelia even finished, the young man hastily interrupted, “That’s cool. Can I add you on


    WhatsApp? We can arrange another


    time.”


    “If you need advice on work, let’s talk about it now.” Cornelia nced at her wristwatch, “It’s only six


    now. My husband and I have dinner ns at eight. I’ve got some time to kill.”


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    Cornelia wasn’t sure about the real reason this guy wanted her attention. If he genuinely wanted to talk


    business, doing it at the office worked best. If he had other ideas, she’d already made it clear she was


    married. Anyone understanding this wouldn’t bother her further.


    Upon hearing Cornelia’s answer, Marcus rxed his eyebrows and left satisfied.


    The young man looked somewhat embarrassed, “I honestly didn’t expect you to be married at such a


    young age.”


    Others from the project team also expressed surprise, “You’re really married?”


    Cornelia nodded with a smile, “Yeah, my grandparents were eager to see their great–grandchildren, so


    I got married the year I graduated. In a few days, it’ll be my second wedding anniversary with my


    husband.”


    The young man scratched his head awkwardly, “I just had a few minor questions. We can talk about it


    tomorrow. Go ahead with your


    stuff.”


    Cornelia nodded, “Alright, see you tomorrow.”


    After Cornelia left, someone patted the young man’s shoulder, “Bran, don’t aim too high next time. Just


    go for an average Jane. Cornelia was around President Hartley all day. After seeing his handsome


    face, would she even look atmon guys like us?”


    Someone else chimed in, “Cornelia is so young and pretty, how could she be married? If I were


    Cornelia, being President Hartley’s assistant already, I’d rather drop dead than marry another man. I’d


    go all out to pursue him.”


    The moment he finished, someone knocked his head, “Cornelia isn’t that dumb. President Hartley is


    already married and adores his wife. That’s why Cornelia, having no other intentions towards him, is so


    trusted by President Hartley.”


    The young man gently pushed up his sses, ignoring the discussion around him, muttering to himself,


    “Although Comelia is married now, the divorce rate is so high these days. Who knows, she might get


    divorced one day.”


    Othersughed, “Alright, keep waiting for her to get divorced. But just so you know, even when she


    does, she might not choose you.”


    The young man didn’t respond.


    Cornelia returned to the President’s office. Ben had just finished a work report. Seeing Corneliae


    in, he joked with a smile, “I’ve noticed you’re bing quite popr among the guys recently.”


    Cornelia replied, “Ben, don’t tease me.”


    Ben said, “Bran doesn’t usually stand out, but he’s got a sharp eye. He’s taken a shine to you so


    quickly.”