Cordelia took out her phone and showed Marcus all of the texts that Oliver had sent her lately.

“He looks like he cares about me, but he’s actually asking about you.” She was smart. “Also, he gave me five sales when I was promoted to supervisor. It became something that people talked about in the office! Also, there’s only one objective of why he’s working with me—to obtain your information.”

Marcus squinted. He knew what was happening.

He became suspicious when he saw Oliver at the ball the other night. That was especially so after showing an unusual interest in the ring Cordelia was wearing. That made him put his guard up.

It seemed like Oliver might be Matthew’s man.

Marcus scoffed. His second uncle was too impatient. Even if he got someone to watch him, he should not get someone who would expose himself so easily! However, if Matthew found out that he was in Jangasas instead of Melorian, he might be in trouble.

He looked at Cordelia. This young lady was kind and pure. She was definitely not a match for Matthew.

He had to protect her.

“No matter what, I just think he is very strange, but I can’t figure out what’s his reason for doing that. Why does he want to know about you?” Cordelia frowned. “Hubby, did you offend someone who knows Oliver? That’s why…”

with my old life. I no longer talk to those people, so

have to worry either. I didn’t tell Mr. Jones

“What?” He was surprised.

He wanted to send me home, so I told him I was taking the train… No matter what, I’m not a

in Marcus’ eyes as he looked at her. He was willing to have his freedom stripped away from him for

more important

couch intimately. She had her nose near his neck as the scent of body wash on her man overcame her. Watching

by the tantalizing thoughts that she had. She

subtle change of expression on her. He played with her hair and said softly. “I’ll be busy the next few days. I won’t be home, so take

was shocked. She looked

it that you’re gonna

Marcus flatly. “I’ll be focused on

disappointed but nodded and continued leaning on

for a moment. He chuckled. “That’s it? Aren’t you going to ask why I can’t come

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