Marcus was seated on the rooftop of the Regalia Hotel, the cigarette between his fingers almost finished. The view was scenic, the faraway ocean glimmering as white yachts dotted the surface and seabirds circled the sky above.

His phone buzzed on the table with a text notification of a fund transfer—$400 had been deposited.

Josiah exchanged a smile with Fredric and exclaimed, “Z, you lucky b*stard! Sis-in-law isn’t just pretty. She’s willing to spend money on you too! Hahaha!

“It’s the first time you’re spending a woman’s money, right? Does it feel great?”

Marcus glared at him and put his phone back. Although his face was blank, warmth gushed within him. He had not expected Cordelia to really transfer him the money. He had calculated it, and she only had $400 in her account.

He stubbed the cigarette in the ashtray and cast his gaze far away, a complicated look flashing across his features.

“Right, Z,” Fredric said in a hushed tone. “It isn’t convenient for Josiah to do it, so I’m the one looking into Bowfest. Karine Carmichael is a mid-level executive in the company and a frequent bully because her uncle is a shareholder. She’s also…”

Halfway through his report, Fredric contemplated if he should tell Marcus the rest.

Marcus looked at him. “Go on.”

“She’s also Jesse Ford’s girlfriend,” Fredric said hesitantly. “Jesse Ford is in charge of Cordelia’s department. He was also her senior at university and has pursued her since…”

at Marcus’ face. It was icy, without so much as a flinch, but his

back when they were college

Marcus hummed, looking up at him. “Did

like chuckling. The man said nothing,

“Go on.”

at the company. It’s also why Cordelia hasn’t closed any sales

Marcus glowered.

Josiah waved a hand. “Z, you want this Karine Carmichael

coughing as he threw Josiah an exasperated

in a small company like this

“I understand what you mean, Z. No need to waste any effort on people like Karine Carmichael

some coffee. After a moment of silence, he blinked

on

said before he got up

gaped like an idiot. Fredric, smart as

on?” Josiah’s jaw dropped open. “Z’s the most annoying. He never

jaw back up before telling him, “Go check it

“Check what out?”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255