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

Marcus’ eyes dimmed.

and continued to ask, “You don’t know Mr.

are we talking about him?” She glanced at him before getting up to collect the washed clothes on the balcony. She

that person, nor have I met him. What does his

at her with his interest piqued. “But I heard he’s

were at the hotel. Aren’t you curious about what he

chuckled. “Why

they picking a wife for him at the ball?” he asked. “If you went to the ball, wouldn’t you get ahead if

stopped the work she was doing. She frowned,

a woman

Marcus was stunned.

smile at him. It was his first

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

Those men have nothing to do with me! Ever since marrying you, I have had my mind set

tighten. He was

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