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
With his head held low, Marcus gave a peck on Cordelia’s smooth forehead.“Wifey, do you know what an athlete must do before a competition?”Her bright eyes filled with doubt. She shook her head innocently.Marcus smirked and whispered into her ear, “To stay abstinent.”Cordelia was stunned.“If one allows their feelings to take over them, their limbs will be weak in the fighting ring. They’ll definitely lose the match.“So you’re the one to blame.” Marcus looked at her and played with her flushed earlobe. “I can’t hold back when I see you. We’re together every day… How am I supposed to stay abstinent?”“Hey…”Cordelia glared at him in a coquettish manner. There was light in her beautiful eyes.It was men who had poor self-control from the beginning of time, yet they were blaming that on women. That was not fair!She bit her lip softly, looking unwilling. Meanwhile, what she did looked more like seduction to him.A burning desire was flowing through his body, making him lose
Marcus stared out the window fixedly. Ricos Bridge in the distance was veiled in a blanket of mist. He closed his eyes, his eyebrows creased with annoyance, and he could feel a pang spreading from his temples.‘Should I keep the secret away from her for the rest of her life?’Apparently, it was impossible. Sooner or later, she would find out the truth.However, according to the tradition of the Hamertons, he had to choose a woman from the other three big families as his wife. If Cordelia joined the Hamertons, one could imagine what kind of fate would be awaiting her.Most importantly, he was not the real Marcus. He took a deep breath and pulled Marcus’ ID card out of his pocket. The man on the ID card had the same face as him, but they were not the same person. “Z.” Josiah might not be very intelligent, but he was very good at reading other people’s emotions. “May I suggest you end the “training” earlier? Everything here in Chaiseland is almost finished, and Freddy and I will h
“They’re lying!” Cordelia smacked the table hard, her body shaking out of rage. “I didn’t do it! I was framed! It must be Karine! Tell her to come out and confront me!” “Keep your voice down!” The interrogator slammed his hand on the table, his voice so loud it echoed throughout the room. “Where do you think this place is? How dare you shout like that?”“I'll never admit to something I didn't do!”Cordelia’s hands and feet were cold. She bit her lips tightly and tried her best to calm herself down.“I'm the one who wrote the marketing proposal. I kept the softcopy in the computer and the hardcopy in the drawer, but I don't know how our rival company could get their hands on it. I’m sure there’s a mole in my company, and that person is the one who stole the document. So, I just want my company to check all the security cameras. Anyone who can enter or leave my office is a suspect!”“Ms. Jenner, you're a sales director. It's normal for your staff to go in and out of your office. Be
Marcus’ expression was dark throughout the entire journey as he stamped his feet firmly on the accelerator as hard as he could. There were several times Fredric felt like he was going to fly out of the window, and it was only now he understood what the centripetal and centrifugal force that he had learned in high school physics meant.As an ear-grating noise sprang into the air, Marcus stopped the car in front of the police station.Marcus marched into the police station with a stern and gloomy look on his face. After he entered the police station, he glanced at the crowd coldly. Then, from a door that was left slightly ajar, he saw two female police officers come out with Cordelia in between them. “Lia!” he shouted, causing Cordelia to raise her head and look toward him.The moment they saw each other, she could no longer hold her tears back. She threw herself into his arms and grasped tightly at his clothes. His familiar scent wafted into her nose, and she felt safe in his arm
Marcus cleared his throat, so Fredric hastily closed his mouth and concentrated on driving.Cordelia called out to him in a low voice, “Honey, I didn't tell them anything other than denying the claim. They got upset and told me that I should think about you and confess to the crime.” “What did you say?” “I just kept silent…” replied Cordelia, her face pale but her eyes filled with resolution.Marcus’ heart skipped a beat. He rubbed her hair and swore in his heart that he would protect her no matter what. If it were other women, they would have confessed everything to the interrogator due to their fear. However, beneath Cordelia’s frail figure was a tough soul. She would never admit it if she did not do something, even if she was held at gunpoint. A smile appeared at the corner of Marcus’ lips as he found that they had a lot in common. Just like the phrase said, “birds of the same feather flock together”. “Well, you did a good job,” commented Fredric. “You should keep as q
Fredric looked at Marcus in disbelief. His eyes widely bulged, but there was nothing he could say. “Karine must have made a lot of preparations before making her move.” Fredric pitched his voice low and said, “She colluded with the other company and then wiped out the only video that could prove Cordelia's innocence. She has all the evidence on her side, so... I'm afraid Cordelia has to be the scapegoat this time.”Marcus glared at him gloomily.Fredric hastily continued. “But believe me, Z, I assure you that I’ll find other evidence to prove her innocence!” Marcus stood up silently and walked into the room gently.Cordelia was sleeping soundly, and it seemed that she was really tired. She turned around with his pillows between her arms. Her face was gradually getting a little flushed and shiny.Marcus kissed her forehead, let out a chuckle, and turned around. “It’ll be too late by the time you find evidence!” His expression changed as soon as he came out of the room, and he
The company had been undergoing a massive change for the past week. Many people were going in and out all the time. Some of the departments had some new people, while there were also people who left the company with their heads held low in dejection.Some people were promoted, while some were demoted. The higher-ups of both companies were fighting for all their worth in order to get the benefits they wanted.It was not far-fetched to say that the company had become a war zone. Many people were sacrificed, but some people gained something from this war. The employees were cleaning their new office rooms, adjusting their seats, and familiarizing themselves with their surroundings when suddenly, a shrill and angry voice broke the calm of the place.“What!?” Everyone was shocked and raised their heads. The voice came from the director's office.Karine’s face was contorted with anger as she shouted, “I've worked so hard for the company for so many years. I've brought so much money