Not only did Linda’s expression change but the way she looked at Cordelia did as well. She genuinely did not think of this! If she were Michael, she would take it personally, too. After all, she was no saintess.

“Looks like I still lack the most basic judgment of people!” Linda chuckled. “Cordelia, I didn’t expect you to be so sound in logic when you’re always so quiet!”

“My judgment might not be right either.” Cordelia chortled. “But Marcus told me that I can’t not keep my guard up. He’s asked me to keep an eye out for whatever I do.

“He also said that those who are in higher ranks had a tough time climbing up there, so they aren’t as simple as they seem.”

“Oh, your husband became your mentor now, huh?”

It was supposed to be a tease from Linda, but Cordelia could not stop showing off her husband.

“Of course! Marcus knows a lot!” Cordelia could not hide how pleased she was. “Linda, I always see him browsing foreign sites, you know? He knows several foreign languages and keeps up with politics and economy!”

“What?” Linda found it unbelievable as well.

When she met Marcus earlier, she would have actually assumed that he was some impressive figure judging by the powerful presence and pressure he exuded if she had been unaware that he had gone behind bars for fighting.

“Cordelia, how much do you know about your husband?”

Cordelia jolted. “Why are you asking this?”

chuckled. “Just chatting. I’m curious about him when you make

she did not know Marcus much. Other than his “glorious past” and that he had no family, she knew nothing

The next day…

to work, Michael called

and even asked his secretary to make her coffee as he sat across her watching her

the sales department, sealing the deal with Mr. Sean within her second month in the company, and I’ve always wanted to meet you. My wish is finally

remained composed. “You can actually see me anytime, Mr. Johnson. But you’re usually busy, and my sales aren’t actually

and studied her from head

his ego and keep a low profile about her merit. She was truly a talented

spite of it, this was a time when the company needed talented people. It would

they wanted but could not do it in broad daylight. She had to suffer, but in others’ eyes, it was the company and

stroked his gold ring with a sly

see you today because I have

looked up at

years ago.” Michael said, “But it isn’t easy. Supply has always been more than demand. Everyone has their eyes on it,

from the sales department left and have taken many

want to

slightly as her

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