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.”

We’d sell more and make a faster turnover!” Cordelia insisted, “Like these desserts that aren’t sold on the day, we can sell them at a discount at night. It’s better than keeping

he not know these business rules when he had spent his

and slept late to prepare the desserts and grind coffee. He did not want her effort to

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

managing a business here! We’ll close down with

Zephyr grinned.

the past. Cordelia had wanted to buy him a cup of milk tea when they had just gotten married, and he had refused it with a scowl. Now, however, he loved all things sweet like his life depended on it.

looked at him playfully. out on

I gotten fat?” Zephyr

think you’re

at her. “Darling… if I actually get fat

you really look worse, I think

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