Chapter 226 Impulsive Vow To An Enigmatic Husband

• Cornella wasn’t sure what to bring up, so she asked. Is there anything in particular you fancy chatting about?] Jeremy answered [Well, the main reason I texted you tonight was to ask if you’re happy with the house renovations? When are you planning to move in? Just give me a heads up on the date, and I’ll sort out the moving company for you] He’d just asked about her house, no sweet nothings, but it still managed to tug at Cornelia’s heartstrings, It caused her tears to uncontrollably trickle down her cheeks. Choking back her sobs, Cornelia voiced her deepest feelings, “Jeremy, can you come back to Riverton sooner? I really miss you, I can’t wait to see your Such a shame Jeremy couldn’t hear her. After crying her heart out and drying her tears, Cornelia replied to his message: [The guy you recommended. Trent, is top–notch and super responsible. I’m really satisfied with how he did up my house. It’s gonna take a while before I can move in. I’m planning to move some of the non–essentials over in the meantime.] Jeremy replied. [Alright, get your stuff sorted and I’ll get someone over to help with the move ] Cornelia said [I don’t have much to move. Zack, Abby and I should be able to handle it. And about that time you heard someone call me ‘baby‘, that was Zack. Zack’s a guy, Abby’s a girl. We’ve known each other since we were kids, went to college in Riverton together, and decided to stay and build our lives here after graduation. They’re important to me, people I cherish deeply] Jeremy replied [if they’re important to you, I’ll treat them right too] Cornelia knew Jeremy’s feelings for her were more out of a sense of duty as her husband, rather than love. But she never expected him to extend that to her friends. His words moved her to tears again. She quickly changed the subject: [You’re getting sweeter by the minute] Jeremy asked [Am I really that sweet?] Cornelia answered [We’ll see when we meet, I’ll have a taste and see how sweet you really are] After sending the message.
• Cornelia realized she’d been a bit too forward and felt guilty. She quickly retracted her message, pretending nothing had happened She had no idea if Jeremy had seen her message, either way, he didn’t respond. Lying in bed, her cheeks flushed Cornelia said to Jeremy: [I’m turning in for the night, goodnight!] Marcus replied: [Goodnight.] He thought about the message Cornelia had retracted, he’d have to make sure she got a taste. He couldn’t let her down. Photos of President Hartley and his wife were making the rounds online, it wasn’t just netizens busy discussing their photos. Behind the scenes, someone was busy too. After reading the news online, Cameron Reese hesitated before dialing a long–uncontacted number. He said to the person on the other end of the line, “You must’ve seen the news by now. Marc and his wife were spotted tonight, their photo was posted online. I’ve sent someone to find the person who took the photo. Once we find him, we’ll know the identity of Marc’s wife.” “Hal” A cold, middle–aged male voice laughed over the phone, “No wonder the gap between our two companies has grown ever since your generation took over. You and Marcus have known each other since you were kids. Yet after all these years, you still don’t get him?” Cameron’s face darkened. He was super pissed at the middle–aged man’s condescending tone but kept his cool, saying, President Hartley, are you implying something?”
• The guy on the other end continued, “For years, no one has been able to snap a shot of him. But now someone has the balls to post his picture online. His PR team even openly confirmed that the couple in the photo was them Don’t you think that’s a bit weird?” “You mean, he purposely had someone take the picture and then post it?” Cameron realized he had been played, immediately grabbed another phone and sent a message: [Stop looking for the photographer ASAP] The man on the other end continued, “Before you ring me up next lime, use your brain. No matter what the situation is.” Cameron responded, “Roger that.” Then, the guy on the other end didn’t say anything more, just hung up. Cameron angrily threw his phone at the floor and yelled, “Get in here!” Natalia, trembling pushed the office door open and walked up to Cameron, “Cameron” * Cameron grabbed her by the hair and demanded in a low voice, “Natalia, tell me What right does a man who can’t even control his own marriage and almost bankrupted the Hartley Group, have to lecture me?” Natalia, shrinking back, fearfully replied, “He’s a total loser, ousted by his own son years ago. He can’t even get into the Hartley family mansion these days, he has no right to lecture you” But the truth was, he could only kowtow to him. So who was him to mock that guy? Of course, Natalia kept these thoughts to herself, not daring to voice them out. Cameron slapped Natalia hard across the face, “He’s a loser, are you one too? You’ve been back home for so long. I’ve given you countless chances, but you still can’t get close to Marcus” He yanked her hair.