NovelEnglishChapter 499
Even though Marcus’s words were soft, they were packed with a hidden punch
“Relax, Marc. I ain’t gonna hurt a girl who can’t defend herself Zavier grinned, pouring another round of
drinks for Marcus. “Told ya, all I want is to snatch Cornelia from your side. Just so you know how it feels
to have your favorite woman taken away”
Zavier had a nickname that sent shivers down people’s spines – the Madman His insanity was
something nobody could predict. Once, just to beat a rival, he willingly gave up two of his own
branches. Even if both sides got bruised, he wouldn’t give his opponent an inch of advantage.
Marcus picked up his drink again, downing it in one qulp Despite the pain twisting in his stomach, he
kept a cool facade.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe knew deep down, Zavier was planning to set him up today And it was bound to happen after he was
drowned in booze. To get to the bottom of Zavier’s scheme, Marcus downed a few drinks in a row
After drinking a hefty amount of red wine, Marcus’s senses started to blur But he knew it wasn’t the
alcohol, it was the smell in the room.
Courtney had pulled something like this on him and Cornelia before, so he noticed the moment he
walked in. He just didn’t expect Zavier to use the same trick.
He almost wanted to laugh, “Zavier, you’re stooping this low now?”
Zavier was once framed by this very trick, forcing him into a marriage with Skyler. That was why he
despised anyone who used it. Who’d have thought, one day, he’d become the very thing he hated.
Zaver swirled the wine in his glass, responding with brutal honesty, “Marc, for Skyler, I’m not just gonna
stoop low I’ll do things I can’t even believe I’m capable of”
“Huh” Marcus chuckled.
Naturally handsome, Marcus’s laughter was now enhanced by the drug’s effect. His eyes were
brimming with passion, as if they were capable of luring in souls, “Then bring it on, let me see what you
got.”
Zavier didn’t really want to be his enemy, he knew it would only hurt both of them, “Marc, just give me
back Skyler and I’ll give you the antidote. I promise you won’t lose control in front of any other women‘
Marcus scoffed, “Zavier, we’ve known each other for years and you still don’t get me You think this trick
will make me slip up?”
He had been drugged like this before. And even then, when Cornelia was by his side, he managed to
keep his cool, let alone with other women.
Just as he finished, a familiar female voice echoed in Marcus’s ears, “President Hartley”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe turned towards the voice, seeing a blurry vision of a girl in a white top and black skirt approaching
him. The room was dimly lit, and Marcus’s senses were fuzzy. He couldn’t see her face clearly, but her
distinctive hairstyle stood out, “Cornelia?”
“President Hartley, it’s me.” The girl stood straight, a few steps away from him, not moving any closer.
“Cornelia, come closer” Marcus waved her over, patting the seat beside him.
As she moved closer, her face became clearer. It was indeed his Cornelia.
Even under the influence, his expression softened. His voice was low and tender, “What are you doing
here?”
Natalia had never heard Marcus’s voice so tender, nor had she seen his eyes filled with such affection.
How she wished she was the real Cornelia at that moment; how she craved for Marcus’s love
She silently watched the gentle man before her, her eyes filled with longing for him, forgetting her
purpose.
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