Chapter 688
Were they really in that much of a hurry? Couldn’t they even wait to take an extra step?
The office door wasn’t even closed. Weren’t they afraid of being seen by others?
While Ben was internally criticizing the shameless couple, he also had to considerately close the door for them,
making it easier for them to do whatever they were up to in the office.
Thank God the CEO’s office was soundproof, otherwise keeping it a secret would be tough. Especially with so many
people working in the secretariat who could potentially pass by the CEO’s office.
Normally, for a man like Marcus of high status, getting a woman was as easy as pie, and no one would dare to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbackbite. Many of these big shots like Marcus had lovers outside, and their wives at home knew and didn’t mind.
Maybe they did mind, but felt they couldn’t control it, so they stoped trying.
Even if Marcus was married, being with his personal assistant wouldn’t affect him. And those who knew would only
compliment him as a casanova, a lucky guy.
But this affair was a whole different story for Cornelia. Once others found out about their private relationship
beyond work and it spread, Cornelia would become the immoral person in everyone’s mouth. She would be
accused of betrayal, of seducing a married man.
If this label stuck to Cornelia, and the CEO’s wife started causing trouble, Marcus might stop protecting Cornelia.
Without anyone to protect her, Cornelia would be like an abandoned person. Then, Cornelia would have no choice
but to leave the Hartley Group..
Even though Ben disapproved of Cornelia’s immoral actions, he still wanted to protect her. He didn’t want to see
such a good work partner leave in the worst possible way.
He thought, when he got the chance, he must have a good talk with her. He needed to urge her to turn back before
making a bigger mistake, to cut off the ambiguous relationship with Marcus asap, and to pretend nothing ever
happened. There was still time.
Just as Ben was deep in thought, a gentle female voice sounded behind him, “Ben, what are you doing standing
here? Playing doorman?”
Ben instinctively turned back to check the CEO’s office door. Seeing it was properly closed, he then looked at
Yolanda at ease, “Just thinking. What brings you here? Looking for Cornelia?”
Yolanda tilted her head slightly, looking at the big door behind him, and said in a low voice, “When did Cornelia and
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPresident Hartley start being together?”
They should have closed the door first. Now they had been seen.
Feeling cold sweat on his forehead, Ben had to put on a serious face, “Don’t talk nonsense! President Hartley and
Cornelia are discussing work. You shouldn’t slander them. And he is not someone you can slander.”
Yolanda chuckled lightly, “Whether I’m slandering them, you should know very well.”
Ben knew very well, and that was why he explained so much. Normally, he only needed to say one sentence to
drive Yolanda away.
He pondered for a moment, then continued, “Cornelia doesn’t have many close colleagues in the company, and
only you and her are the closest. It doesn’t matter if others accuse her, but you better not. I think, before you
accuse her, you should at least find an opportunity to talk to her alone, to understand the ins and outs of the
matter.”