Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 298

She really couldn't figure out why, but she always got mistaken for Marcus's wife. It had been a laughable mix-up before, but this time, the confusion could put her life in danger.

This was no joke. How could she let people mistake her identity like this?

"Why would he be so concerned about you if you're not his wife? Who are you trying to fool?" Hayden Ruff didn't get to finish his sentence before he felt a sharp pain in his back and passed out, collapsing to the ground.

Despite his unconscious state, his arm remained tightly wrapped around Cornelia's neck, leaving her unable to break free. Consequently, she stumbled and fell alongside him.

Bracing herself for impact, Cornelia closed her eyes, prepared for the imminent collision with the ground. However, to her surprise, she found herself enveloped in a warm and sturdy embrace.

Without needing to open her eyes, Cornelia recognized the familiar presence holding her. The essence of Marcus's scent was ingrained deep within her heart.

"Cornelia," Marcus's voice resonated with concern in her ears. As she opened her eyes, she encountered the worry reflected in his gaze.

Yet, within his eyes, Cornelia detected more than just worry. There were intricate emotions, a complexity that eluded her understanding.

Cornelia quickly regained her footing, withdrew from his embrace, and turned to thank Ayden, who had rescued her. "Ayden, thank you!"

Without a word, Ayden picked up Hayden Ruff and left.

Seeing Ayden, Cornelia suddenly understood why Marcus was so calm. He wasn't indifferent to her plight, he was confident that Hayden Ruff couldn't harm her.

Patting Marcus on the shoulder, Steven whispered, "Why do I have the feeling that your 'wife' doesn't have romantic feelings for you?"

Marcus retorted, "How would you know?"

Steven replied, drawing from his own experience, "Experience. When my Hannah looks at me, her eyes light up. But when Cornelia looks at you, her gaze remains calm, devoid of any romantic inclination."

Before Marcus could respond, Cornelia's work phone rang. She promptly answered and heard Ben's voice on the other end. "Cornelia, there's an urgent matter at our European branch. President Hartley needs to handle it personally. I've sent the relevant documents to your email. Discuss the details with him."

Cornelia swiftly accessed her email, read through the documents, and grasped the situation. She informed Marcus, "President Hartley, there's a pressing issue with our European branch."