Nicholas had never thought that a man with such high social status like Zephyr would have such an ordinary side to him.

One of the account entries was probably wrong, as Cordelia talked to Zephyr with a stern expression. The latter, more than six feet in height, hung his head like an elementary school kid who had done something wrong.

The scene astonished Nicholas.

Zephyr was just a homey husband when he was with Cordelia. He was scared of his wife, would get nagged by his wife, and had to give her the money he earned—like millions of men in the world, he did not have much say in the household.

He did not long for the spot which tens of thousands looked up upon him in the past, but he was happy with days that he had to bow down to his wife.

Shocked, Nicholas tightened his fists. He went closer. The cafe’s door was opened, and the husband and wife’s conversation could be heard clearly.

“Darling, just listen to me. The price should be adjusted lower!”

“But we’re selling good stuff. We can’t lower our own value.”

lower price than usual. We’d sell more and make a faster turnover!” Cordelia insisted, “Like these desserts that aren’t sold on the day, we

not know these business rules when he had spent his time growing up

in the office and take care of the cafe. She woke up early and slept late to prepare the desserts and grind coffee. He did not want her effort to be sold at a discounted price. He would rather eat them himself than for the

if we can’t sell them,” he said softly. “I’m in the

“Honey, we’re managing a business here! We’ll close down with how

Zephyr grinned.

it with a scowl. Now, however, he loved all things sweet like his life depended on it. It was not just sweet

poked his stomach and looked at him playfully. out on training

I gotten

think you’re getting a

at her. “Darling… if I actually get fat in middle age,

I don’t know either,” she teased. “We’ll see when you’re in middle age! If you really look worse, I think I’ll supervise

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