It seemed that President Hartley's wife must have a similar figure to her.
After changing her clothes, Cornelia quickly left President Hartley's wife's dressing room. Holding her damp clothes, she walked out to see Marcus already waiting for her on the living room sofa.
He had half-carried her here just a while ago, his white shirt fairly soaked. Now, however, he appeared immaculate, evidently having changed into a new white shirt.
Thinking of the awkward scene earlier, Cornelia spoke somewhat uneasily, "President Hartley, how much do these clothes cost? I can buy them. I'll transfer you the money."
"Do you think I'm short of cash?" Marcus shot her an annoyed look. She loved money but didn't want to owe him anything, "There's a hairdryer in the bathroom, you can use it to dry your hair."
This was their new marital home. Before his wife had moved in, Cornelia was using the stuff inside. She felt bad about it.
If her husband brought another woman into their newly furnished home and let her use her things. Even if there was nothing inappropriate going on, she would feel uncomfortable.
"President Hartley, I don't need to dry my hair." Cornelia untied her hair and let it fall loose, telling him it would dry quickly on its own.
Marcus understood Cornelia's personality, her insistence on not drying her hair must have her reasons. Besides, his intention was to protect her. If this protection made her uncomfortable, then what was the point?
Without further ado, they both headed downstairs.
Leonardo and the others were waiting for them downstairs. As they descended, Zack and Abigail immediately rushed over to Cornelia, looking at her with concern, "Nelly!"
Cornelia quickly explained, "I changed into one of President Hartley's wife's dresses at his house."
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