Chapter 1075


    Chapter 1075


    Marcus was no stranger to receivingpliments and they didn’t really faze him anymore.


    Comelia was a beauty with brains, the kind of kid parents would brag about. But since she lost her


    parents at a young age, some peoplebeled her as bad luck, giving her the cold shoulder wherever


    she went. So,pliments weren’t really something she was used to. When she heard words of praise


    now, it would get her all worked up.


    She looked up at Marcus with a smile, “Did you hear that, President Harlley? They’re singing our


    praises. Not just you, they’replimenting me as well.”


    Marcus lightly touched her hair, “Even if they didn’t, you’re pretty amazing”


    Cornelia beamed at this, clutching onto Marcus‘ arm, “How could I match up to someone as amazing


    as you if I weren’t? Don’t you think?”


    Marcus pulled her into his ams, “You’re the best version of you. You should live for yourself, not to


    match up to anyone.”


    Comelia rolled her eyes at him, “You’re such a buzzkill. I’m trying to be romantic, and you’re giving me


    a lecture.”


    Marcus stayed silent


    Comelia changed the subject, “Let’s go watch a movie.”


    It was a war film. Every time she watched something like this, Cornelia would cry like a faucet. And


    today was no different.


    Not too long after the movie started, Cornelia was already holding back tears. She didn’t want Marcus


    to see her cry, so she tried to look up. But the next thing she knew, Marcus was handing her a tissue,


    “Here.”


    Cornelia took it, “How’d you know I was crying? Were you watching me instead of the movie?”


    She was just saying it casually, but she hit the nail on the head.


    Marcus was slightly taken aback. “I just happened to see”


    Cornelia wiped her tears and focused back on the movie, but the tears started to fall again soon after.


    Every time she cried, Marcus would wipe her tears. For about a third of the 150–minute film, Marcus


    was wiping her tears. By the end of the movie, Cornelia’s eyes were red and swollen, making her look


    both pitiful and funny,


    Marcus asked, “Do you always cry during movies?”


    Cornelia sniffed, “No, just war films. I cry when I see team unity and sacrifices. I’m just a softy when it


    comes to these kinds of movies. Not with others.”


    Marcus said, “Try to avoid these films when I’m not around.”


    Before Cornelia could respond, Ayden rushed up to them, “President Hartley.”


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    Marcus said, “Just spit it out, no need to beat around the bush.”


    Ayden said, “Could youe with me? I need to discuss something personal.”


    Marcus said to Cornelia, “Wait here for me.”


    Comelia figured Ayden wasn’t here for personal matters, but she didn’t press further watching Marcus


    follow Ayden a few steps away.


    Ayden said, “President Hartley, I just received news that Skyler died.”


    Marcus‘ voice rose slightly, “What?”


    Ayden said, “Skylermitted suicide by poison. I was worried Cornelia wouldn’t take the news well,


    so I wanted to tell you first. Do you think we should let her know?”


    The news sent a chill down Marcus‘ spine. He didn’t even want to imagine how Cornelia would react