“Hello, Zephyr!” Zephyr knew just from hearing the voice that it was the speed demon.Zephyr chuckled. “Mom, why are you calling at this hour?”When considering the time difference, it was supposed to be morning in Ricos. His mother was important in the company, so it was impossible she was free to call and chat just as she started work.“Answer mine first! Didn’t you say you have a fake son for me and ask me to capture him alive?“It’s been days. Where’s the guy?”Zephyr frowned. By right, Matthew and Yale should have already made their move.Zephyr hung up and felt a premonition.He asked seriously, “Robert, what has Uncle Matthew been doing these days?”“I think he’s been staying by Mr. Liam’s side.”“What about Yale?”Before Robert could answer, the upsetting sense in Zephyr grew stronger. He had never felt something like this. It was like his heart was sliced.He unconsciously called Cordelia, but no one answered. Zephyr’s face fell, and he decided right away. “Book me
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
“But before this…”…Zephyr called Cordelia non-stop once he got out of the plane, but no one answered. The premonition ate at him like hundreds of thousands of worms.He rushed home but saw the men Robert had sent downstairs. They were dumbstruck when they saw him.“Mr. Zephyr, a-aren’t you… in the cafe?”“What?” Zephyr’s heart lurched. “What cafe?”“Two of our guys there said that they saw you enter the cafe with your own eyes! Robert told us before not to disturb you and Ms. Jenner, so they left after seeing you go in!”“Damn it!”Zephyr understood it instantly.The one who had entered the cafe was Marcus Grist, and right now… Cordelia was facing him alone!“Drive me there right now!”The bodyguards exchanged a look and got into the car to drive to the cafe the fastest they could.…Cordelia’s face was swollen from Marcus’ numerous slaps. Her consciousness was slowly leaving her as well. She clung to the last iota of energy to struggle, but Marcus had the dagger against
In Cordelia’s daze, she heard a loud noise. The sound of a bullet penetrating glass was deafening. Then, chaos ensued.Cordelia slumped on the floor, fading into black. She was hanging on to the last sliver of will as she crawled out.“Honey, save me…”In spite of it, a hand abruptly grabbed her hair!The pain, like her scalp was splitting from her skull, made her cry. Before she fell unconscious, she felt an icy blade cut into her skin, and she vaguely heard the man’s voice.“Mr. Z, hah… Let me go, and I’ll give this woman to you. What do you think?“You aren’t making any loss in this deal! As long as you let me go, I promise I won’t appear before you again…“My wife is yours from now on!”With Zephyr’s growl, his bodyguards surrounded Marcus, but they dared not move recklessly. There was a dagger against Cordelia’s neck, and blood was slowly trickling out.Marcus snickered. Just when he got to the door, he shoved Cordelia to Zephyr.The bodyguards gave chase, but Marcus hop
“I already informed Mr. Matthew when you failed to kill Cordelia.” The man turned to face Marcus. “Mr. Matthew’s the one who gave you this sum of money. He said to keep you as you’ll still be useful!”The young man suddenly extended a hand to pinch Marcus’ face. He looked as if he was just pulling a trick.“Hah, I think Mr. Matthew’s plan is great… It’d be a pity if your face were gone!”Marcus’ hair stood on end. Even when he had spent so long in prison and met gangsters like Nicholas, they were unlike this guy in front of him who sent chills down his spine.“Go.” The car was parked at the curb, and the sinister voice was heard in Marcus’ ears. “Heh… You’ll be useful in the future!”Marcus opened the car door and fled with the money.The guy in the car pressed his cap lower, his fair face wearing a smirk.…Zephyr had been waiting outside the emergency doors.The blood on his hands had dried to a dull red color. His hands were intertwined and shaking slightly, but his express
Nicholas stood rooted with his temples throbbing. After a moment, he looked at Linda with a complicated gaze and said, “Calm down, okay? Zephyr doesn’t wish for this either…”“What doesn’t he wish for?” Linda raised her voice. “Hah, he’s bored of living his rich heir life in Centrolis and came here pretending to be a former convict to get married?”“Don’t make it sound so bad. You don’t understand. He was conspired against and got seriously injured. That’s why he hid his identity in Jangasas!”Linda was quiet for a moment and scanned him judgingly before she scoffed. “You knew so much?”Nicholas was rendered speechless.“Nicholas Thompson!”Nicholas wanted nothing more than to slap himself.“Zephyr Hamerton!” Linda’s voice was shaking from how furious she was. “Recover and recuperate all you want. Why get Cordelia involved?“Do you really think you’re a prince? Hah, being a womanizer even when you’re badly injured. How much will your rich heir friends be envious of you when you
It felt like there was a loud explosion in Cordelia’s heart.Zephyr’s extended hand paused in the air before he slowly pulled it back.“I’ve lied to you,” he said. “I’ve also caused you harm.”Cordelia screwed her eyes shut and cried.She finally understood why he seemed to have an extraordinary aura, why every difficulty she met would always be resolved, why he never cared about money, why he seemed fearless…He was the heir of the Hamertons. The whole world was under his feet. What was there for him to be scared of?Cordelia chuckled wryly. She had called him silly in the past, but she was actually the silly one who had been tricked!“Cordelia—”“Please leave.”Cordelia hid under the covers. Her weak voice came from the small gap.Zephyr could only see her disheveled hair and her quivering body. He wanted to pat her back and keep her in his embrace like he used to, but he could not do it now.He quietly left the ward and sat on the chair in the hallway, never once leaving.
Was Zephyr so cowardly that he needed these people to boost his courage to step into his own home?“Cordelia, take a nap,” Linda said softly. “I’ll go buy some stuff downstairs.”Cordelia nodded and tucked herself in, closing her eyes tiredly.Linda closed the door carefully and went downstairs. She crossed her arms as she approached the two men.“Mar—” She bit her lips and changed what she was going to say. “Mr. Hamerton, Cordelia’s just going to sleep. If you go back now, move around quietly. The wounds on her body are healing, but I’m afraid it’ll take a long time for the wound in her heart to heal.”Zephyr’s expression was solemn as he nodded. “Thank you.”“No need to thank me.” Linda looked at him. “She can’t just dump you either. She just can’t accept it for the time being. Talk to her slowly. She’ll get around soon.”“Mm.”“But remember, if you dare lie to Cordelia or hurt her again, I’ll get justice for her even if I have to die with you!”“Cough!” Nicholas quickly ste