Chapter 454


    Chapter 454


    No doubt, Cornelia would go for Briana, “President Hartley, if you’ve got nothing else on my te, Ill


    head out with Briana for some grub.”


    After Christmas in Paris with them, Briana vanished into thin air. Cornelia hadn’t heard from her in a


    while


    Dealing with Skyler’s stuff and work, Cornelia didn’t spare a thought on where Briana had been Seizing


    this opportunity, she would grill Briana on her recent whereabouts. Even though Marcus Hartley was


    reluctant, he respected Cornelia’s choice and could only watch them depart.


    On the way. Briana was yapping non–stop, dragging Comelia along. She’d been country–hopping,


    hanging out with friends after leaving Paris. In short, Briana’s life was a wild ride. Something Cornelia,


    an average joe, could hardly fathom.


    As Briana rambled, Cornelia listened attentively. She asionally questioned about new things Briana


    mentioned.


    Cornelia’s inquiries would set Briana off on another long–winded story.


    It was baffling how their parents produced two kids with pr opposite personalities, one a chatterbox,


    the other taciturn.


    About half an hourter, they reached their destination. Cornelia discovered not only Briana but also


    Natalia would join the lunch, who had a beef with her since day one.


    Today, Natalia greeted her warmly, “Cornelia, I owe you an apology for the nasty things I’ve said. I


    asked Briana to set up this meeting so I can apologize face to face.”


    Cornelia nced at Briana, who was visibly sheepish, “Cornelia, I didn’t mean to keep it from you.”


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    “Really?” Cornelia wasn’t upset. She was just messing with Briana


    Briana hurriedly exined, “Natalia and I have been thick as thieves since we were little. It’s been


    tough for me, being stuck in the middle of you two, two people I really care about. I was afraid you


    wouldn’te if you knew she was involved, so I didn’t tell you”


    “Briana, I’ll let it slide this time. Just be upfront with me next time so it won’t be awkward, alright?”


    Deciding to stay, Cornelia agreed to dine with them.


    At the table, Natalia poured three drinks, handing one to Cornelia, “Cornelia, I’m sincerely sorry. If you


    ept my apology, please drink this.”


    “I drove here. If I drink, I can’t drive back Cornelia poured herself some tea and finished it in one gulp.


    “There’s no bad blood between us. As long as you stop stirring the pot, I’ll let bygones be bygones.”


    Natalia had prepared herself for Cornelia not forgiving her easily, so she was surprised when Cornelia


    let it go after a few words.


    “Thank you so much, Cornelia!” She raised her ss, ready to down the drink in one go.


    Cornelia snatched the ss from her, “If you can’t handle your liquor, don’t push yourself. Have some


    juice instead”


    Natalia was a looker with a sweet voice. As long as she wasn’t causing trouble, her looks and voice


    made her a darling.


    Stunned, Natalia broke into a smile, “Thank you!”


    Seeing the feud resolved, Briana was over the moon, “Cornelia, Natalia, let’s toast with tea instead of


    alcohol. After this, we’re friends.”


    Without hesitation, Natalia poured tea for Cornelia, “Cornelia, please.”


    Cornelia lifted her cup, draining the tea in one gulp.


    Briana watched them, all smiles and suddenly blurted out, “Cornelia, Natalia, I never noticed this


    before. But you two look somewhat simr sitting together.”