“Linda, you don’t understand,” Cordelia said with a smile. “He’s actually quite nice to me…”“Nice?” Linda arched a brow, looking skeptical.Cordelia told her about returning the wedding dress the day after their wedding, getting humiliated by the sales assistant, and then having Marcus buy the most expensive wedding dress in the boutique out of anger before making the sales assistant measure her on her knees.She had thought that the man was shady, egoistic, materialistic and had anger issues. Most importantly, he was wasting Cordelia’s savings!“Cordelia, if you think that him standing up for you at the bridal boutique and giving you some family heirloom is considered being nice, you’re too naïve and you have no idea what marriage is!“A marriage requires effort from both people—not you working your *ss off here while he reaps the fruit you sow, idling away back at home!”Linda poked Cordelia’s head, frustrated by her compliance. She was a good girl, a little too nice, even. On
Marcus was seated on the rooftop of the Regalia Hotel, the cigarette between his fingers almost finished. The view was scenic, the faraway ocean glimmering as white yachts dotted the surface and seabirds circled the sky above.His phone buzzed on the table with a text notification of a fund transfer—$400 had been deposited.Josiah exchanged a smile with Fredric and exclaimed, “Z, you lucky b*stard! Sis-in-law isn’t just pretty. She’s willing to spend money on you too! Hahaha!“It’s the first time you’re spending a woman’s money, right? Does it feel great?”Marcus glared at him and put his phone back. Although his face was blank, warmth gushed within him. He had not expected Cordelia to really transfer him the money. He had calculated it, and she only had $400 in her account.He stubbed the cigarette in the ashtray and cast his gaze far away, a complicated look flashing across his features.“Right, Z,” Fredric said in a hushed tone. “It isn’t convenient for Josiah to do it, so I’m
He bent down to pick it up. The soft cotton touch and the faint fragrant scent on it suddenly sparked a different feeling within him.It was Cordelia’s bra—a simple basic design.Marcus smirked. He licked his lips and felt parched. When he came back to his senses, just as he was about to shove all the clothes into the washing machine, he heard the sound of the door, then the small woman’s voice.“Marcus, are you home? Gosh, I drank too much water in the afternoon. I’m going to die. I need to use the toilet…”Suddenly, two pairs of eyes met. Both of them were stunned.Cordelia looked at Marcus in surprise before her gaze went down and she spotted the laundry basket beside him, the dirty laundry, the washing machine with its door open, and… She cried out and blushed in the blink of an eye.“Why are you holding this?!” She darted forward and snatched her bra from his hand swiftly, wishing nothing more than to bury herself in a hole.Marcus was a little embarrassed as well. Judgin
Josiah’s heart was in his throat. He could feel the murderous intent the man oozed even through the phone. Had he ruined his good time?Josiah checked his watch and slapped a hand over his head. Damn it! If he was interrupted while having a good time, he would want to rip the culprit apart too!“Z…” he tried explaining with a pandering chuckle. “I wouldn’t be calling if it wasn’t an emergency. I thought you didn’t go to sleep this early…”“Spill!” Marcus growled in annoyance and went to the balcony before pulling the door shut behind him.“I’m afraid you have to go back to Centrolis,” Josiah said in a hushed voice. “News that you aren’t dead has gotten around, and your grandfather is beyond himself. Your parents too…”“Mm, got it.” Marcus frowned. “I’ll contact them privately, but returning to Centrolis will have to wait.”Josiah did not understand but could only agree with an “oh”.“Right, Z. I looked into it today and the client sis-in-law has gone to meet for a sale is the on
Cordelia pressed her lips together, having no intention to argue with her. She was about to go around Karine when the latter blocked her way.“Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to behind everyone’s backs!” Karine was domineering. “Cordelia, you know very well how you managed to close this sale!”Cordelia trained her gaze on her, her bright eyes shining with anger. She was usually smiley and hospitable, rarely ever wearing such a cold and stern expression.It was like she had become a different person, and Karine could not help taking two steps back.“How did I close the sale?” Cordelia repeated each word with emphasis. “Based on my capabilities! The sales proposal I burned the midnight oil for one whole week and edited countless times? Mr. Sean was happy with it, that’s why he signed it! You worked on it for three months and still couldn’t get it because you’re incapable! Yet instead of reflecting, you blame others for working harder than you?”“Hah, you worked hard?” Karine
Cordelia pressed her lips together and nodded in agreement, arriving at the Eterous Hotel near their company with Jesse moments later. There were really two blonde foreigners waiting for them there.Cordelia greeted them in fluent Feransai and did her best to interpret. The clients approved of her ability, and as the meal came to an end, there was an indication that there would be a collaboration. It was only then that Cordelia flashed a relieved smile. Confident and poised, she raised her glass to propose a toast to their delightful cooperation in advance. The scene was coincidentally witnessed by Josiah, who was passing by. He halted in a daze and only then began to seriously check the girl out. He had thought that he had seen plenty of pretty girls before, but when Cordelia had smiled just now, it had felt like all the flowers in the world had bloomed. There was an enchanting charisma about her. It was no wonder Marcus’ plan to return to Centrolis had to be put on hold… It se
Marcus’ gaze was firm as he smiled softly at Cordelia. He then turned to Jesse with a callous, bloodthirsty expression. His gaze was like a sharp knife that could slit the man’s throat.The security guards at the hotel entrance were about to step forward but were forced back by Marcus’ icy gaze.Jesse was intimidated by his commanding presence as well and was now shaking like a leaf. “W-Who… Who are you?”He scrambled up from the floor and staggered to regain his balance.“Who are you? How—How dare you hit me in broad daylight? I—”Marcus skipped talking to him. Instead, he went up to Jesse and yanked him by his collar, dragging him to the back of the hotel as though he was nothing but a chick.Cordelia was worried about Marcus being at a disadvantage, so she hurriedly followed him. However, before she could reach him, she heard wails for mercy from the back.Jesse was bruised like a peach as he got on his knees, his hands hugging his head. Marcus landed a kick on his chest. Bef
Cordelia was stunned. Confused, she looked at Annie.Annie sighed and whispered next to her ear, “I’ll just lay it out for you. The news has been spread all over the office, saying that you’re married to a thug who was put behind bars…“They also said that your husband was the one who beat up Jesse yesterday! The stories were vivid, saying that he was often arrested due to fights. He was imprisoned for years and was only released recently.”Cordelia was not sure whether to laugh or cry. She momentarily fell silent.Annie was shocked to see her saying nothing. “Are you really married, Cordelia? Is your husband as they described?”“Yes, I’m married.” Cordelia was honest. “Also, he indeed doesn’t come from a glorious background.”Annie stepped back when she heard that, staring at Cordelia in disbelief.“But he treats me well.” Cordelia’s voice was soft, but each word she said was as clear beads falling onto the ground.“I never planned to hide my marriage from all of you or not te