Chapter 21


    Cordelia was visibly fazed, and her heart drummed. Had he discovered something? Or had he


    heard others saying the Jenners hadpleted the marriage pact by using an illegitimate


    daughter? Had they said that he had married an impersonator and not the treasured heiress of the


    family?


    Men had pride too and hoped to marry a rich and beautiful girl—not a pauper like her.


    Cordelia hung her head as her hands clenched the hem of her clothes anxiously. She kept telling


    herself that she must not admit it. Marcus had been in jail for fighting… The consequences would


    be unimaginable if he were to kick up a fuss about it!


    “Hah, what would I have to say?” She looked at him with sparkling eyes and racked her mind for


    ways to change the topic. “Oh, right, I haven’t made any sales this month, so I’ve got to work harder


    next month! I… I might not be able toe back and cook as often. You’ll be fine taking care of


    yourself?”


    “Mm, I’m not a child. Of course, I’ll be alright.”


    Marcus smiled and gave half of the lobster risotto on his te to her. Cordelia insisted she did not


    want it, but the man stared at her and asked in a deep tone, “Do you want me to feed you?”


    His words caused Cordelia to duck her head before relenting ultimately.


    A whileter, Marcus’ phone buzzed. It was a text from Josiah. He scanned their surroundings


    discreetly and, as expected, saw thetter smirking at him from a short distance away. Fredric was


    standing next to him as well, covering his mouth as best as he could.


    “I’m going to the washroom,” Marcus told Cordelia in an indifferent tone before walking to a corner


    of the restaurant’s hallway.


    Josiah finally cackled. “A husband and wife really do share joy, huh? Sharing a te of lobster


    risotto with your heads touching… Z, why didn’t I know that you were such a romantic before?”


    Marcus red at him, prompting Josiah to suppress his grin and keep quiet.


    “Z, don’t me him for having so much to say! Even I’m surprised.” Fredric chuckled. “It seems like


    you’re… having a good time with her?”


    Marcus sobered up. Fredric had always been the level-headed one, so he would not ask something


    like this for no reason. There had to be a reason he was asking such a question.


    He understood what Fredric meant. Thewyer was worried about him spending his time here with


    Cordelia and forgetting about returning to Centrolis and his actual status.


    “I’m just keeping a low profile to get prepared,” Marcus replied coolly. “It’s just a roommate situation


    with Ms. Jenner. Nothing good or bad. I’ll be leaving one day.”


    Fredric smiled and said nothing more.


    Josiah nced over at Cordelia and turned around with a grin to suggest, “Z, why don’t I… put your


    check on the house?”


    “You?” Marcus raised a brow and thought about it. “Forget about it. Just get me a discount.


    Otherwise, she’ll be eating in distress.”


    “Mm, that works too.” Josiah had learned his lesson. Anything Mr. Z Hamerton said was fine with


    him. “I’ll let them know then!”


    Marcus arched a brow. “Your family owns this hotel?”


    “My uncle’s the boss!” Josiah scratched his head.


    “You Bayers have a lot of businesses in Jangasas, huh!”


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    Josiah straightened up in victory when Fredric suddenly stepped on his foot. He had only realized


    this now by catching Fredric’s gaze. “Z, just let me know anytime you need me in Jangasas!”


    “Mm.” Marcus had his hands behind him as he smiled.


    Josiah was a carefree soul but he was pretty dependable. There was actually something Marcus


    needed him to do right now.


    “Check out Bowfest Foreign Trading for me. And there’s some department supervisor named Karine


    Carmichael there… Get me her details.”