Marcus looked at her sweet smile, feeling all mushy inside. "Do you like it?"
Cornelia’s cheeks were flushed, whether from the alcohol or the room temperature. She nodded and smiled. "Like it? How could I not when I get to enjoy such a beautiful light show from such a great spot for free?"
The word "free" made Marcus pause. He cautiously asked, "Would you like it if Jeremy had arranged the light show for you?"
Cornelia, who had just been praising the light show, now shook her head vigorously. "That would be a waste of money. No one would like their husband spending money on such useless things. The money should be invested or saved. Why would anybody waste it on this flashy stuff?"
Marcus thought to himself that he could never tell her not only that he had arranged the light show for her, but also the fact that he was Jeremy, otherwise, she'd fret over the money.
The colorful and breathtaking light show was still going on.
Perhaps because of the alcohol, Cornelia was more cheerful. She handed her phone to Marcus again. "President Hartley, can you take a video of me with the light show?"
"Sure." Seeing Cornelia's funny faces through the camera, Marcus couldn't resist poking her face on the screen. She was less reserved when drunk, adorably tempting him to bite her.
After enjoying the view and the meal, they were ready to leave. Cornelia had almost finished a bottle of wine and her steps were shaky as she walked down the stairs.
Marcus reached out a hand to gently hold her wrist. He didn't dare hold her too tightly or get too close, afraid that she might resist him. But she turned around and gave him a sweet smile, "President Hartley, thank you!"
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