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Chapter 204

Author: Breaking Wave
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Zephyr’s eyes were dark, and his broad back stiffened slightly. He remained quiet.

The air felt like it was frozen as Liam trained his eyes on him. His tone hardened as he asked again, “Who is Cordelia Jenner?”

“My wife.”

Liam abruptly raised his hand—the table's tea set shattered with a clang on the floor!

Zephyr tightened his fists, veins popping on the back of his hands.

Liam asked sternly, “When did you get married? When did this woman come about?

“If I didn’t stop this statement, were you planning to give half of the Hamertons’ assets away?!”

The butler and servants dared not even breathe any louder when they heard the noise inside. Even Robert was stunned.

Liam had always been calm and composed. There were rarely times that he was so worked up. Today, however, the grandfather and grandson were like two lions confronting each other. Forget going closer. Just hearing their voices was unnerving.

“Are you giving half of your assets, shares, funds, including your overseas pro
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