Cordelia assumed that Marcus would hug her and keep her in his warm and secure embrace, but seconds ticked by, and she did not get the sense of security she anticipated.

She widened her eyes when she saw Marcus actually approaching Giselle and extending a hand!

Cordelia’s heart thumped, and all her blood seemed to be rushing to her head.

“See? Men are realistic too.” Someone snickered. “Ms. Lawler doesn’t have a good reputation, but she’s a real heiress. How could Cordelia compare to her?”

“Sigh, her own husband’s helping another woman in public… Cordelia’s so pitiful. She treasures the man so much, but now…”

“That’s why you can’t dote on men!”

Cordelia’s mind went blank as she stood frozen, feeling a pang in her heart.

“Honey, you—”

nearly injured Ms. Lawler.” Marcus smiled

the affection, Giselle quickly

Giselle smiled widely. “Handsome, let’s dance? I could tell you’re good

bit her lips with tears welling in her

still looked nonchalant. He did not push Giselle away but held her hand

a brow, her gaze at Cordelia even more

hand a lot?” Marcus’

long captivated.

this hand has

jolted and looked appalled,

sneered. “An oblivious woman used to approach me

“You—”

wanted to pry her hand off, but Marcus gripped her wrist tight. The man’s commanding expression and aggressiveness made

“Ms. Lawler, didn’t you want to dance

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