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.

“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?”