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?”

it, and a light shake

Marcus’ eyes dimmed.

up and continued to ask,

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

him. What does his welcome dinner

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

about what he looks like? You didn’t

your mind?” Cordelia chuckled. “Why would

to the ball, wouldn’t you get ahead if he

was doing. She frowned, lifting her eyes to look at

such a woman to

Marcus was stunned.

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

married, I have a husband. I’ve been taking care of our relationship. I’ve been nothing

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

throat tighten. He was dying to swallow whatever

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