Marcus was stunned too.

Was his rage that obvious? Why was he jealous of Josiah for nothing? The latter had been following him since they were young.

After coughing softly, Marcus picked up the mug and took a sip of water. He stayed silent.

A pair of tiny, soft hands tucked at him.

Subsequently, the subtle scent of her body flirted with his nose.

“Hubby.” Cordelia’s voice was as soft as cotton candy. She showed a pleasing smile. “I’ll stop if you don’t like me talking about work.”

Marcus instinctively smirked. He felt better now.

“It’s not that I dislike listening to you talk about your work.” He turned his face to look at her and spoke slowly. “It’s just that you’ve been talking about Mr. Bayer the entire night. Can you talk about someone else?”

Cordelia widened her eyes. “Who do you want me to talk about?”

“Like…” He paused. “Wasn’t that ball organized by the Hamertons? Then I’m sure you heard about Mr. Z, right?”

a light shake of

Marcus’ eyes dimmed.

give up and continued to ask, “You don’t

getting up to collect the washed clothes on the balcony. She started folding

nor have I met him. What does his welcome dinner have anything to

his interest piqued. “But I heard he’s powerful. The Hamertons control Centrolis’ economy. Many

about what he looks like? You didn’t check him

mind?” Cordelia chuckled. “Why would I be

he asked. “If you went to the ball, wouldn’t you get ahead if he fell for

work she was doing. She frowned,

a woman to

Marcus was stunned.

was always soft and would always smile at him. It was his

I’ve been taking care of our relationship. I’ve been nothing but loyal to

never thought about clinging to the powerful to get ahead! I don’t care who Mr. Z is. Those men have nothing to do with me! Ever since marrying you, I have had my mind set on being with you for the rest of

throat tighten. He was

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