Marcus’ heart skipped a beat. “Please don’t ever forget everything I said,” Cordelia said as she looked at him. “I just want you to be safe.“I don’t care about the rest.“I just want you to be safe, and that’s what matters the most to me!” Cordelia was a gentle woman. She rarely acted in such a demanding manner, but Marcus loved her nonetheless.He looked at her quietly as the corner of his lips turned up slightly. This was one of the very rare moments he smiled from the bottom of his heart. At that moment, he even wanted to tell her his true identity. After all, she had already said that he would always be her husband no matter what happened.If she learned that he was not Marcus but Zephyr, she would still treat him the same, right? He took a deep breath and forced down the urge. He was at war with Matthew. Just like a boxing match with an unknown outcome, he did not know how long his war with Matthew would take. Before everything came to light, he would not pull h
Josiah shrugged. “I have no idea. I don’t have any way of knowing so much about your family affairs.“But your grandfather has been acting a bit weird lately. He sent someone to Chaiseland to pay a visit to the five major consortia of your mother's father in secret, and I heard that he threw a fit at your father after he came back…”Marcus’ face sank, but a smile tugged at the corner of his lips.His grandfather was the one who pushed the weight around in his family. Besides, he was paranoid and had a distrustful personality. Even though he did not trust Matthew very much, he would still be affected by his words.“I guess…” Fredric frowned. “You should find a time and go back to Centrolis to clear up the misunderstanding between you and your grandfather. I believe that he’s angry because of your marriage with the Tanners…”“I don’t think you should do that,” Josiah said, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “You should stay in Jangasas and do nothing if you don’t want Cordel
At that very second, she grabbed the needle and pierced him!Marcus responded instantly and held onto her wrist hard. The nurse did not back down and fought him with the other hand. She was very agile.However, she lost to him after fighting a few rounds.Marcus easily put her hands behind her back. Half of her body was pressed against the bed, and she could no longer move.“Ouch, it hurts!” screamed the nurse. “Let me go!”Marcus pulled off her mask.“I surrender, I surrender!” The nurse looked at him, pissed. “You’re always going all out with me. You won’t give in at all!”Marcus chuckled before letting her go. The nurse got up immediately, standing far away from him. Grievance filled her big eyes as she caressed her hurt wrist.He shook his head helplessly. “Why are you here?”“You’re hurt. Can’t I visit you?”“Does dad and Aunt Cloud know that you’re here?”“Who cares?” The nurse looked mischievous. “Wouldn’t it be enough that you’re here with me? Zennie Hamerton will fo
On the other hand, Linda had doubt written all over her face.“Cordelia, look at that nurse’s uniform. Why is it different from the other nurses?“Her dress is too short! Was she really here to dress your husband in his ward in such a short dress?“No way. I must get to the bottom of it!”“Linda…” Cordelia was unsure whether to laugh or to cry. “What else was she here for if it wasn’t to dress him? Stop being ridiculous!”She usually would not overthink.Even if someone was interested in Marcus, he would reject them.She had full confidence in her husband when it came to his loyalty.“You’re amazing in everything, but you’re so slow when it comes to this!” Linda complained softly. She peeped at Zennie’s back again and secretly memorized the nurse’s figure and face.As the two of them entered the ward, Cordelia placed the thermos with food on the table. Then, she went over to check on Marcus.“How are you feeling today? Does it still hurt?”“Do you think I’m so weak?!” Marcus
It was surprising that Cordelia could get used to living with such a man!Linda frowned slightly. At that moment, Cordelia happened to return. She was holding a bouquet of flowers.“I saw this at a florist next to the car park.” She smiled brightly. “The ward will only look lively with some flowers. I can’t believe I was so busy before that I only remembered to buy flowers now!”She found a glass bottle and put the flowers in. She then placed it at the window.Marcus’ eyes instantly became gentle as soon as he saw her, and he held her tiny hand softly.Linda found an excuse and left immediately. She did not want to be a mega third-wheel there!Cordelia blushed. She retracted her hand and stared at him with her bright eyes.“You didn’t shower yesterday, right? Let me wipe you.”She turned around and left right away. She soon came back with a pail of hot water.She was the one who had been wiping Marcus throughout his stay in the hospital. She twisted the hot towel and lifted hi
“Oh, so you’re Dr. Stafford?” Linda quickly retracted her hand that was still shaking his. “Cordelia and Marcus’ matchmaker?”Seth did not notice the subtle change of emotion in her eyes. Not only that, but he had been under the impression that he had done a great job in matchmaking the couple—he had made a beautiful marriage happen.He tidied his coat. With a little pride in his voice, he looked at her with a smile. “It’s me. Ha, I didn’t help much. They’re destined to be together. I merely—”“You didn’t help?” Linda interrupted him and raised her voice. “You sure are humble, Dr. Stafford!”Seth frowned upon realizing something was off about her.“Dr. Stafford, you’re a doctor! Saving lives is your job, right? Why do I feel like you’re like those nosy ladies who have nothing to do, trying to matchmake everyone they know?“Forget that you were matchmaking... You should’ve gotten her a good man!” Linda could not help but vent her spleen. “You got Cordelia to marry Marcus. Weren’t
“That’s right! The Jenner Group is one of the best in the industry. Our company is nothing. It’s amazing that we can get a share of your achievement!”“Don’t say that.” Yelena looked at them, smiling. “You’re too kind. My dad actually told me before I came that this collaboration would be training for me. After all, I’ll take over the family business in the future. If I made any mistakes at all, I ask for your forgiveness!”The entire meeting room fell into silence.Cordelia sensed everyone’s stares and secretly scoffed. What Yelena was saying was that she wanted everyone to know that she would inherit the Jenner Group. An illegitimate daughter like her would be excluded.Although she was also a Jenner, she would get nothing at all!If that were the case, she might suffer in the company in the future. These people usually treated their employees according to their social status. If she lost the Jenner Group’ support, she would also lose the respect of the company.Cordelia took a
Upon hearing this, Dwayne Adler from the marketing department gestured at his men.Then, Yelena looked at Cordelia with a cold smile tugging at the corner of her lips. “I remember that you’re very good at serving and entertaining other people, right, Ms. Jenner? So, can you do me a favor and bring me a cup of tea?”Everyone turned around and looked at Cordelia.Apparently, the conflict between the legitimate and illegitimate daughter could never be resolved. Cordelia stood up and looked at her before walking toward the pantry without any expression.David’s eyelids were twitching. He was covered in a cold sweat when he thought of someone telling Josiah and Fredric to merge the two companies.When he was about to stand up and stop Cordelia, something popped up in his mind again. ‘Maybe this is just a coincidence? Maybe both companies had the intention to merge. It just happened to be at the moment of Cordelia's incident…’In any case, Cordelia’s background was a myth, but ever