Chapter 235

Marcus looked alarmed and gripped the dagger he hid in his sleeve. Matthew had told him before he came that he should act fast and speak less, so others would not notice anything. This woman did not seem easy to handle. Moreover, he had to drag her to some deserted area to kill her. It would be rather dumb to kill her in the cafe. Marcus could not help looking at Cordelia again. This was her, the wife Zephyr had married in place of him! He did not expect Zephyr to have settled his marriage for him when he was roaming the streets with a finger chopped. He narrowed his eyes. Cordelia was pretty. It was a pity to kill her. At least, he should enjoy his time with her first. Marcus cracked a grin. A wash of evil gleamed in his eyes. He coughed to cover it while Cordelia quickly poured him some water and asked him to sit and wait. She put on the apron with ease and started to cook. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught the man fidgeting on the chair. He looked around with a strang