Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 63

Cornelia smiled at her, "Ms. Hartley, good evening!"

Briana enthusiastically grabbed Cornelia's hand, "We're gonna play a role-playing game. Marcus, Cornelia, wanna join?"

"You guys go ahead. I don't wanna be a party pooper." Cornelia just wanted to find a place to chill and think about how to deal with Courtney.

Marcus flat-out refused, "Not interested."

"Alright, we'll go play then." Briana dragged a stiff Natalia away, "Natalia, why are your hands so cold?"

Natalia said nothing.

Cold? She almost lost that hand!

Cornelia and Marcus were the only ones left in a relatively quiet corner.

"President Hartley, thank you!" He said she didn't have to be afraid of anyone, nor the Reese family. Today, he showed her with his actions that she could believe every word he said.

"Why not join the game?" Marcus’ deep and sexy voice rang in Cornelia's ears as his tall figure sat beside her.

He was close to her, separated by only about two fists' width. She could smell the faint fragrance of his cologne. Cornelia felt a bit nervous and subconsciously moved to the side.

Marcus noticed her little movement and thought about how Natalia threatened her and she had to put on a brave face today. Feeling slightly displeased, Marcus said, "Is there anything you want to tell me?"

Cornelia wanted to but didn't dare.

On the way back, she remembered how Billy threatened her, "Ms. Stewart, before you tell President Hartley about the madam looking for you, think about your grandma far away in Rosenberg. You have someone protecting you, but she doesn't."

Cornelia shook her head, put on her high heels, and said before she took off, "President Hartley, I'll go check on the guests and see if they're having fun."

As Cornelia got up to leave, Marcus' "I'm sorry" stopped her.

Again, he was about to lose control and forced himself to restrain from inappropriate behavior.

Marcus looked up, "If you don't want to participate, I can call a driver to take you back."

"I want to join." The fear and anxiety in her heart disappeared, and Cornelia's mood brightened after being concealed all day, "President Hartley, have you ever played a murder mystery game?"

"No, but we can give it a try." He seemed to have forgotten that he just said he wasn't interested in the game.

They joined a group of people playing the murder mystery game, all close to Marcus, like Cameron and Natalia, Briana, Leonardo, and a few rich kids whose names Cornelia couldn't remember.

Everyone was happy when they heard they would play together, especially Leonardo, "Bri said you guys weren't coming. I was so disappointed."

Briana said, "The happiest person just now seemed to be you."

The event planning staff suggested the murder mystery game. Cornelia knew young people liked to play this game at parties, so she agreed.