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

Marcus’ eyes dimmed.

refused to give up and continued

at him before getting up

What does his welcome dinner have

with his interest piqued. “But I heard he’s powerful. The Hamertons control Centrolis’ economy. Many socialites went to the

what he looks like? You didn’t check him

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

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

stopped the work she was doing. She frowned, lifting

such a

Marcus was stunned.

and would always smile at him. It was his first time

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

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

his throat tighten. He was dying to swallow whatever he

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