She took a deep breath. “Nicholas, today’s the grand opening of my friend’s business. We don’t want to spoil the fun because of you. Please be sensible and leave on your own!”

“Who says that I’m here to spoil it?” Nicholas snorted and pointed at the two lines of flower baskets outside. “I came with gifts!

“Besides, you’re accepting someone like this as a friend?” Nicholas’ gaze was flippant as he smirked.

Linda’s brows were tightly knitted as she trembled. “Cordelia’s my best friend! Since she’s married Marcus, he’s my friend too. I forbid anyone from wrecking my friend’s place!”

Nicholas’ hand that held his sunglasses tightened. He looked at her quietly, a flash of warmth running in the bottom of his eyes. The woman was still like how she used to be—loyal, biased to her own kind, and faithful.

She did not know that this world had many traps, though. What if she accidentally stepped into a bottomless pit?

Nicholas was silent for a long time before he smiled and waved a hand to get his men in.

Over ten men in black quickly filled up the small cafe, and the mood changed drastically.

“Ms. Quimby, you must be joking.” Nicholas smiled. “I’m not here to wreck anything. I’m a customer!

“Mr. and Mrs. Grist,” he said, looking at the couple. “Please make us a cup of coffee each. Latte without sugar.”

Cordelia had never experienced something like this. No matter how composed she looked on the outside, her heart was drumming.

alert and

man thoughtfully. “Marcus, the rental and renovation cost quite a dime, huh? Where

concern.” Zephyr looked

care of you when we were behind bars, bro.” Nicholas was overbearing. “Hah, you can let me know if you lack money. I’ll lend it to you for sure.

“Thanks but no thanks.”

aren’t like what they

went to Cordelia, who

fists, the veins on his toned forearms clear to

your nonsense.” Cordelia’s

pretty eyes wide, resolute, and fearless. She might be soft in

takes care of the family now, giving me what he earns. From what I see, he’s the best husband in the

words next time. Stop

He hummed a while later,

you know what sent him to prison

suddenly got up and stared straight

front of him was the same but not anymore. Their gazes were no longer what they looked like

smile. “Ms. Quimby,

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