He told her to go back home so naturally that anyone who didn't know better would think they were married.
Cornelia declined, "President Hartley, I am sorry for causing you so much trouble. I'll just go home."
"I promised a friend I'd take care of you. If you don't go, are you trying to make me lose my trust with my friends?" Marcus didn't want to force her into anything, but he didn't feel good about leaving her alone in her rented apartment.
She used to be safe living with her friends, but now that people knew she was his wife, some might try to use her against him.
She was kidnapped by Eden because he was careless. He wouldn't allow anything like that to happen again.
His firm tone annoyed Cornelia, "I'm an adult, not a child who needs looking after. Didn't Jeremy think to ask for my opinion before entrusting me to you? How strange is it for a grown man to entrust his wife to another man?"
It did seem pretty weird, so Marcus relented, "I've had your stuff moved back to Reese Mansion. If you really want to go back to your rented place, I'll have them send it over."
"Thank you, President Hartley!" Cornelia said.
"Do you need a lift?" Marcus asked.
"No need to trouble yourself. I have some stuff to take care of before going home." Cornelia hadn't forgotten about Eden. She had to make copies of her evidence and send them out.
"What do you need to do? Do you need my help?" Marcus asked.
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