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?”

about it, and a light shake

Marcus’ eyes dimmed.

give up and continued to

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

that person, nor have I met him. What does

got closer and looked at her with his interest piqued. “But I heard he’s powerful. The Hamertons

what he looks like? You

out of your mind?” Cordelia chuckled. “Why would

he asked. “If you went to the ball, wouldn’t you get ahead if he fell for you? That’d be such a

doing. She frowned, lifting her eyes

a woman

Marcus was stunned.

at him. It was his first time seeing such a

husband. I’ve been taking care

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 my life… How dare

throat tighten. He was dying to swallow whatever he

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