Despite saying she’d ignore him, Cornelia found herself sneaking glances at Jeremy. Catching her gaze, Jeremy took her hand. "Are you gonna start paying attention to me?"
"I can't bear to ignore you." Cornelia confessed.
Her words were like the sweetest candy, striking right at Jeremy's heart. Being cherished and valued... it felt nice. He chuckled. “Thank you!”
“Why thank you? You’re my husband, and I’m your wife,” said Cornelia.
Jeremy didn’t respond verbally, and just held her hand a little tighter, their mutual affection palpable.
...d2
After a two-hour flight, their plane landed smoothly at Riverton International Airport. Emerging from the VIP exit, Cornelia was considering how to hail a taxi when she saw a familiar row of luxury cars.
Not just one, but a whole lineup. A sight to behold.
But what truly surprised Cornelia was the driver of the leading car - her long-lost colleague Ben, unchanged and hair slicked back as ever.
Grinning, he led a group of men towards them. "Welcome back to Riverton, Granny Luisa, Mr. Artis, Cornelia, Patricia, and Hope."
A bunch of men in suits, what a show!
Earlier, Jeremy had instructed Ben to introduce his wife to the entire company in a grand fashion. And thus, this spectacle.
Wasn't it grand enough?
Cornelia told him, "Let's get a move on! The sooner, the better!"
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