Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 27

Josiah’s heart was in his throat. He could feel the murderous intent the man oozed even through the phone. Had he ruined his good time?

Josiah checked his watch and slapped a hand over his head. Damn it! If he was interrupted while having a good time, he would want to rip the culprit apart too!

“Z…” he tried explaining with a pandering chuckle. “I wouldn’t be calling if it wasn’t an emergency. I thought you didn’t go to sleep this early…”

“Spill!” Marcus growled in annoyance and went to the balcony before pulling the door shut behind him.

“I’m afraid you have to go back to Centrolis,” Josiah said in a hushed voice. “News that you aren’t dead has gotten around, and your grandfather is beyond himself. Your parents too…”

“Mm, got it.” Marcus frowned. “I’ll contact them privately, but returning to Centrolis will have to wait.”

Josiah did not understand but could only agree with an “oh”.

“Right, Z. I looked into it today and the client sis-in-law has gone to meet for a sale is the one Karine Carmichael failed to seal the deal with even after three months. Heh… With a little trick from me, sis-in-law will get the deal. The commission is decent for this one. She’d be able to get $15,000…”

A fire was churning within Marcus as he hung up, not even letting Josiah finish.

Josiah was once again bewildered. He poured Fredric, who was beside him, a glass of wine and asked, “Did I say something wrong again?”

Fredric nearly choked to death from laughing.

“How nice do you expect him to be when you spoiled his fun?”

Josiah slapped his own mouth in regret.

“Also, why’d you say so much crap when Cordelia got the sale?”

“Uh…” Josiah widened his eyes. “Did I kiss the wrong *ss?”

Fredric rolled his eyes. “Cordelia, a newbie, signed a contract with a client Karine Carmichael spent three months on but failed to close the deal with. With so many people and gossips in the company, what do you think they’ll say about her?”

Josiah went silent.

“Besides, I saw Cordelia’s sales proposal.” Fredric sighed. “It’s like a textbook example of a proposal. Even without your help, the client would have signed it!

“So Cordelia sealing the deal isn’t your achievement, get it?”

Josiah grimaced hard and felt like crying.

“Use your brain more before you act or talk next time!” Fredric patted his shoulder. “Sigh… I really should’ve studied medicine back then so I could treat you!”

Marcus leaned against the balcony railing. His deep eyes nearly blended with the night, so one could hardly see the emotions in there.

Thanks to the cool night breeze, he felt much more sober.

Cordelia was no longer in the bedroom when he returned a while later. He checked around, only to hear the washing machine in the bathroom making a faint noise.

Cordelia saw him as well and smiled, flashing two small dimples. She was a little embarrassed as she separated the clothes for the washing machine and hand washing, saying softly, “Go ahead. I’ll do the laundry.”

Marcus sighed softly despite letting out a loud inward moan. The mood for pleasure was tidal when it came, and it felt awful to be interrupted abruptly. He had to slowly reel it back in now. It was akin to hundreds of thousands of worms eating him up.

Despite how upsetting it was, he could not act like a lecher in front of the girl. He could not possibly force her into it.

Marcus could only force a smile and slump on the couch like a deadweight when he went back to the living room, wrapping himself up like a burrito.

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News of Cordelia signing the sale went about the company rapidly, causing some seniors in the sales department to look at her with new eyes.

It was truly surprising that she had sealed a big deal right away when she’d had no sale in the first two months.

The sales director complimented her, saying she had limitless potential and rewarding her with a bonus to encourage her during the sales department’s regular meeting.

Cordelia remained sober as she quietly observed everyone’s gazes. Some people congratulated her genuinely, while some of the applause was hypocritical. There were also people like Karine, who openly isolated her out of jealousy.

In spite of this, Cordelia did not care. She was only focused on her account balance.

“Hah, what a faker!” She heard someone talking in the kitchen when she passed by. “Look how calm she was when the director complimented her! Just like a veteran.”

“Who knows if she’s really one!” Another shrill voice giggled. “She looks so innocent that it’s possible there’s a story behind it!”

“What did you hear?”

“Shh…” The other person was heard lowering their voice. “I heard that Cordelia was able to sign the sale because someone was helping her!”

“Who? Mr. Ford? I heard that he pursued Cordelia when they were students—the guy was relentless! Hah, but the girl just wouldn’t agree!”

“It was probably not Jesse Ford. Why would he do Cordelia the favor and not his girlfriend? Besides, Karine spent three months on this deal. Even if it were Jesse, he wouldn’t be able to do it either!”

“You mean… there’s someone bigger above Cordelia?”

The group of people whispered among each other before breaking into laughter.

Finding it boring, Cordelia was about to turn away when she met Karine’s murderous eyes. She was alarmed and her heart beat fast, but she kept a composed expression on her face.

“Good day, Ms. Carmichael.”

Karine crossed her arms in front of her chest and sneered, “Pft, how good can my day be when you keep appearing in my field of vision all day?”