Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 449

"President Hartley." Everyone chimed in unison, no one daring to say another word.

"President Hartley." Melissa's tears were flowing like a busted faucet, "I know you hate people talking behind others' backs. But if we're all too scared to speak up, then honest advice can't reach you. This isn't doing The Hartley Group any good."

"Oh, is this your way of getting my attention?" Marcus sauntered towards Melissa. With each step he took, his aura seemed to press down on everyone's hearts, silencing the room.

Standing at a towering 6'2" and combined with his domineering presence, which made Melissa, who was less than 5'3" even in her 4-inch heels, look like a dwarf in his presence.

How insignificant and laughable!

Marcus looked down on Melissa, "Do you even know who Cornelia is? Is she someone you can just trash-talk?"

Melissa sobbed, thinking her pitiful state would make any man feel sympathy for her.

She assumed that since Marcus admired Cornelia, he would surely admire her too. So without hesitation, she lunged at Marcus, "President Hartley, I didn't mean to."

Marcus smoothly sidestepped, avoiding this woman he found so repulsive. His eyes glinted with a cold, lethal intent, "If you dare to touch me, you'll pay the price."

Melissa was terrified by the intensity of Marcus's gaze, and started to feel scared, "I."

"Shut your disgusting mouth." Marcus scanned the room and then his gaze landed back on Melissa, "Cornelia has earned her place through hard work and determination. She worked her ass off for every penny she has and for every property she owns. Everything she owns, she sweated for it. Just a few days ago, Cornelia was working on a project with our team until 3 or 4 in the morning. Even when many of the guys couldn't take it anymore, she stayed in top form and kept working. A woman as excellent and hardworking as her, doesn't she deserve my respect? Doesn't she deserve my support? Only a worthless woman like you would stupidly assume a woman's success has to be dependent on a man. Maybe you wish someone would help you that way, but with your looks and manners, who would appreciate you?"