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.”

selling them at a slightly lower price than usual. We’d sell more and make a faster turnover!” Cordelia insisted, “Like these desserts that aren’t

Would he not know these business rules when

Cordelia had to go to work 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

sell them,” he said softly. “I’m in the shop.

pen. “Honey, we’re managing a business here! We’ll close

Zephyr grinned.

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

Cordelia poked his stomach and looked at him

gotten fat?” Zephyr

“I think you’re getting a

stomach and looked at her. “Darling… if I actually get

know either,” she teased. “We’ll see when you’re in middle age! If you really look worse, I think I’ll supervise you to cut down! Not so

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