“I…” Cordelia was taken aback. Then, she explained frantically, “I didn’t mean it like that!”

He went closer to watch her with a smirk, a flash of playful affection that he did not notice washing over the bottom of his deep eyes.

“Then what did you mean?”

“Marcus…” she started with a deep breath, looking at him seriously. “Since I got married to you, my mind has been set on spending the rest of my life with you. You’re my husband. How could I ever despise you?

“Even if you don’t work again in your life, I can take care of you.”

The more she spoke, the softer she grew. Then, she began wondering if what she was saying hurt his ego. Men were all egoistic, especially previously convicted men like him, so he must hate that this had been brought up.

“What are you saying?” Marcus tried to hold the corners of his lips down lest the girl caught him trying to laugh. “You’d take care of me?”

“Yeah, what’s wrong with that?”

Marcus met her eyes. Her beautiful eyes were pure as crystals, sending a jolt right through him.

“Although men are breadwinners and women stay home traditionally…” Cordelia said. “This isn’t a conservative society anymore. Women can go out to work too. Who cares whether it’s the husband or the wife who earns money for the family? But both of them should contribute. When they work together, anything can be overcome!”

Marcus paused before chuckling. Cordelia was only soft on the outside, but she was more opinionated than anyone else. However, this was the first time the man heard a woman wanting to take care of a man. Since she had said so, he would just play along.

Marcus’ smile grew wider, looking a little strange to Cordelia’s eyes.

okay?” Cordelia

with a blank face. “Let’s go

stared at him wide-eyed. Did the man have a sixth sense that let him know she

sales department is one of the most important departments in the company.” Karine purposely began to mock her during the meeting. “If certain people genuinely are untalented at sales, it’d be best not to

All of you know better. People who haven’t closed a single deal and only make the basic salary should really consider a way

ducked. The frown between her brows remained there the

a boss by Marcus, who was on his

held in for some time finally broke through

“You… didn’t make dinner?”

his gaze away from the phone. The small woman in front of him had a slightly red face as she panted, her chest heaving. Her big, bright eyes were trained on him. Despite that, her questioning tone did not sound interrogating—she was more like a

his gaze on her unknowingly

up from the couch with an innocent expression. “Haven’t

her lip. Marcus’ size was intimidating, as he was notches taller than her when he stood up before her. She deflated at first. Besides, she was gentle

It was just that…

this while, but I’m out working now.

home late today. Even if you don’t know how to cook, you could have prepared

squinted. This was the first time Cordelia showed her temper since they’d gotten married. It barely counted, actually. She was just grumbling. The way the girl wanted to get angry but

He nodded. “You’re complaining that I’m not working and I’m becoming a burden to you?”

was taken aback. Then, she explained frantically, “I didn’t mean it like

to watch her with a smirk, a flash of playful affection that he

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