Chapter 64


    Cordelia paused her speech, followed by a sigh.


    “To be honest, I have no idea who Carter’s dad is either. I only remembered that when I was seven,


    my mom went out after dollying up. She got the neighbor to watch me before leaving, and she was


    gone for a month.


    “I thought she abandoned me. Just when I was in despair, she came back. She was as beautiful as


    she headed out, but there was no longer light in her eyes, l-like a zombie wandering the streets.


    She would not respond to me no matter what I said to her.


    “Then she gave birth to Carter.” Cordelia’s voice was getting lower. “Dad flew into a rage and gave


    her a scolding. The day they fought, I saw herughing at my dad. The peals ofughter were


    terrifying. I feel a chill running down my spine whenever I recall it.


    “That day, dad left a check, and he never came back. We only had a rushed meeting before I got


    married.” Cordelia scoffed and chuckled. “I guess he gave the check to cut ties with me and my


    mom.”


    Marcus sat beside her, gently holding her skinny shoulders and pulling her into his embrace.


    He was not in her life before, but he would not let her suffer anymore.


    …


    The people walking by were surprised to see Marcus sitting in Fredric’s office. Thetter was a


    famous attorney in Centrolis and Jangasas. Those who came to him were respected figures of the


    upper ss.


    Meanwhile, Marcus was dressed casually in a baseball cap. Given his stern face and cold aura,


    people could not help but specte about his identity.


    “How did Mr. Constable get acquainted with such a person?”


    “I heard he’s been working on criminal cases… Is he a criminal who is here to stir trouble?”


    Marcus peeped at the door. Those people scattered when they saw that.


    Fredric walked fast. Footsteps were approaching from far.


    He was stunned when he entered his office. He shut the door and blinds, serving a cup of the


    highest quality Darjeeling tea.


    “I heard those people talking as I was making my way here,” said Fredric while chuckling. “They told


    me there’s a criminal in my office, asking me to watch out. Hah, Z, it seems like you’re so much


    more superior than that Marcus. He’s just a thug, while you exude the charisma of a criminal!”


    Marcus lifted his eyes to look. He smirked.


    “Dude, are you not done with your hidden identity?”


    Marcus did not respond to that. Instead, he asked. “Have you taken any real estate cases before?”


    Fredric frowned.


    “Real estatepany?”


    “Private property.”


    “Hmm… I haven’t.” Fredric revealed an awkward smile. “I usually get my attorneys to take these


    small civilwsuits.”


    “Hmm.” Marcus nodded and tossed a document on his desk. “Take up more cases that you’ve


    never done for practice. It’s helpful for your career.”


    “Huh?” Fredric was stunned. He flipped through the document quickly. His facial expression was


    changing as he checked.


    He snapped his head up, locking eyes with Marcus, who had a cryptic expression.


    He was rendered speechless.


    He knew thetter would note to his insignificant abode for nothing. After all, he came here for


    the sake of Cordelia.


    “Z.” Fredric chuckled awkwardly. “Don’t tell me you want me to take this case for Cordelia? You


    know my principal when ites towsuits. This is just…”


    “That’s all.” Marcus was expressionless. “William Jenner gave this house to Cordelia and her


    mother. She has been living there since she was young. How can he take it back just like that?


    “That doesn’t make sense to me, at least!”


    Marcus scoffed and flicked the cigarette butt hard. His eyes were turning grim.


    “Z, this is thew. We don’t talk sense here,” Fredric exined patiently. “Yes, they’ve been living in


    the house for a long time, but Cordelia’s mother isn’t the property owner! It was William Jenner who


    bought the house. Of course, he can take it back whenever he wants!”


    Marcus red at him. Fredric licked his lips and remained silent.


    The former took a sip of tea after a long time and scoffed. “Aren’t you the high and mighty attorney?


    You’re so good with your words, don’t tell me you can’t win a mere case?”


    Fredric was not sure whether tough or cry.


    Would he not be teased if an attorney at his level took up this case?


    “Z.” He could only take a step back. “How about this? I’ll introduce the elite attorney in my firm to


    Cordelia. He’s fantastic in civilwsuits—”


    “I don’t want anyone else!” Marcus served a fierce look. “You’ll take it!”


    Fredric gulped.


    Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    He was forcing him against his will!


    Marcus gave him an ultimatum. “I don’t care what you do. Don’t let William Jenner take the house!”


    Fredric released a heavy sigh. He could only force a smile after a moment of silence. “I’ll get


    someone to investigate, and I’ll take the case myself. Happy?”


    Marcus smiled in satisfaction. Just when he was leaving, he suddenly paused.


    “Oh, one more thing.” He asked in his low voice, “Can you get a job suitable for me in Jangasas?”