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?”

thought about it, and a light shake

Marcus’ eyes dimmed.

continued to ask, “You don’t know Mr.

him before getting up to collect the washed

know that person, nor have I met him. What does his welcome dinner have anything to

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

about what he looks like? You didn’t check

of your mind?” Cordelia chuckled. “Why would I be curious about

the ball?” he asked. “If you went to the ball, wouldn’t you get ahead

she was doing. She frowned, lifting her eyes to

I’m such a woman

Marcus was stunned.

always soft and would always smile at him. It was his first time seeing such a

am. I’m married, I have a husband. I’ve been taking care

care who Mr. Z is. Those men have nothing to do with me! Ever

throat tighten. He was dying to swallow whatever he had said

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