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…”

“I’ve cut ties with my old life. I no longer talk to

“You don’t have to worry either.

“What?” He was surprised.

to know which gym you go to, so I recommended another gym. He wanted to send me home, so I told him I was taking the train… No matter what, I’m not a fool to tell

have his freedom stripped away from him for the rest of

more important waiting for him at

Marcus happened to get out of the shower. They leaned on each other on the couch intimately. She had her nose near his neck as the scent of body wash on her man overcame her. Watching his slightly moving Adam’s apple,

the tantalizing thoughts that she had. She suppressed

played with her hair and said softly. “I’ll be busy the

She looked

that

a competition,” said Marcus flatly. “I’ll be focused on my training these days, so

but nodded and

back after falling into silence for a moment. He chuckled. “That’s

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