When he said that, Cornelia didn't hold back anymore, "President Hartley, could you do me a solid and snap a pic for me?"
Marcus replied, "Sure thing."
Cornelia quickly handed him her phone. She had a ton of requests for the photo, but didn't dare voice them. All she said was, "President Hartley, please make sure to get the tower in the shot."
Marcus nodded, "Alright."
Cornelia didn’t usually fancy having her picture taken, and this time her boss was the one behind the lens. She stood awkwardly in front of the camera, and did not even dare to relax.
Marcus noticed her discomfort, and her expression made him chuckle, "Cornelia, if you keep making that face, people will think your photographer is up to no good."
Cornelia tried to squeeze out a smile, but the thought of Marcus watching her through the phone screen made it impossible.
Just then, a couple sauntered over and began making out right next to her, totally oblivious to the people around them. Their passionate kiss was just like something out of a French film that Cornelia had once seen.
That's when Cornelia realized that all the tourists around her were paired up. Some were locked in embraces, some holding hands, and others were boys taking photos of girls. They were whispering sweet nothings into each other's ears afterwards.
This scene only made Cornelia more self-conscious. She told herself that this place wasn't just for couples.
She tried to play it cool, but couldn't. Just as she was about to die of embarrassment, Marcus suddenly said, "Cornelia, look over there. What do you see?"
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