Right now, Leonardo didn't want to argue with her. He squeezed himself next to Marcus and said, "Marcus, I just met with Cameron. He lost a big deal. No, I should say I saw him lose a big deal. I think he's going to pin the blame on me, so I came back here to dodge the bullet. With you around, he wouldn't dare to mess around."
Marcus had a clear understanding of what kind of person Cameron was.
He also knew about all the things Cameron had done.
As long as Cameron didn't pose a threat to him, he could turn a blind eye.
He gently pushed his silver glasses up his nose and said casually, "If he’s losing deals even when they're at the dining table, he can't be that great, Cameron."
"He just looks down on people and talks behind their backs about how poor they are." Leonardo paused as he remembered his previous words.
He didn't mean to discriminate; he just wanted to annoy people. "Cornelia, and your two friends, I apologize. I shouldn't have belittled your Rosenberg dishes. There are all sorts of people in this world, and everyone has different food preferences. Preferences do not equate to superiority."
Abigail asked, "Why are you suddenly being so nice?"
Leonardo said, "My impression of you won't change."
Cornelia, worried that they might start arguing again, quickly interrupted, "Mr. Wilson, why don't you give our Rosenberg dishes a try? You might like them."
Leonardo replied, "No need to try; I already know. Your Rosenberg dishes are just like Rosenberg girls—distinctive!"
Cornelia said, "I'll take it as a compliment from Mr. Wilson towards the Rosenberg girls."
"Indeed, it is a compliment." Leonardo raised his glass and said, "I'll drink as a self-punishment for my apology. Drink up, everyone."
"You're playing both the good guy and the bad guy tonight." Marcus had planned to treat Cornelia to dinner tonight. But then Leonardo showed up and stole all the limelight. Annoying.
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