Cordelia raised a brow and did not know whether to laugh or wince.“He brought fish, vegetables, and a lot of other stuff. Our fridge barely has room!” Xyla frowned and pointed at the balcony. “Look, whatever’s left is piled there! Did he move the supermarket back?”Cordelia first helped her mother to sit and was going to check in the kitchen when Zephyr came out to serve the dishes. Both of them froze when they made eye contact.Cordelia lowered her head to avoid his gaze and entered the kitchen.It was a disaster inside. Cordelia chuckled wryly. She had to clean up the battlefield in the end.She remembered that when they first got together, he was always waiting to be served like a master. The few times he cooked later, he messed up the kitchen. Cordelia could not figure it out then—were house chores that difficult?She understood it now. Zephyr had grown up being served. It was already a marvel that he could complete house chores to this extent.Zephyr placed the last dish o
Soon, someone served a plate of shrimp ravioli.Cordelia was calm. She scooped one up lightly. The hot ravioli exuded the fragrance of the sea. Zephyr could smell it.He peeped at her again, but she was not looking at him.His heart sank.However, Cordelia suddenly stood up soon. She brought an empty plate and picked out the herbs on top. Later on, she scooped half of the ravioli into the plate.She shoved it toward him and said, after a long time. “Eat.”Zephyr was stunned and smiled. That was the first thing she said to him since she was discharged from the hospital. He could not help but get excited. He recalled the time she treated him to a meal at the Regalia Hotel. She had not had much, but she would fulfill his request. She had ordered lobster risotto almost forcefully. She gave half of it to him when it was served and ate almost nothing.He suddenly thought this lady would not leave him even if he became a beggar one day.She could accept a man who had been in prison
Everyone had their eyes on Zephyr as soon as he showed up.Liam’s cold and strict face finally eased a little bit.“You’re back?”Zephyr nodded. “Yes, grandpa.”Liam raised his chin, signaling him to sit. However, Zephyr walked slowly to the middle of the meeting room. He stood there and glanced through everyone coldly. The powerful aura he exuded was almost suffocating.Matthew looked at him, stunned. The corner of his lips twitched as he forced a smile.“You’re back, Zen?” “Seems like you don’t want me here, uncle?” Zephyr smirked.“What! I just—”“You’re just worried that I’d steal my cousin’s and your thunder, right!”Matthew’s face turned pale from the rage. He stared at him fixedly.Zephyr walked over calmly, looked at his seat, and chuckled. “I think you’re in the wrong seat. This is mine.”“You…”“Although I’m lacking in gathering funds, you don’t have to worry about that, uncle.” Zephyr’s eyes were deep as he enunciated each word. “I’ve solved it!”Matthew was i
The shareholders were shocked to see the information. The business proposal was complete, while the sufficient funds came from Donmein Industrial and Lyan Technology!The two companies had been listed. They were quiet initially, but they suddenly became the black horse of the stock market. They kept going up.Nobody expected the owner behind the two companies to be Mr. Z before them!“If I’m not mistaken…” Zephyr looked at Matthew, not sure if he was smiling. “You’ve been asking around lately that you want to meet the company owner, uncle?”“Y-You…” Matthew was speechless. He could not say a word.Apart from the two companies, he had another investment company. The few acquisition projects he participated in before were listed in the document. The dazzling record was beyond reach for everyone.Zephyr spoke in all seriousness. “I’ve got the right to auction. The auction will only be a show. The transfer procedures of the land in the western suburb are secretly going on as we speak
The landlord called, asking Cordelia if she wanted to continue renting the place.She felt a squeeze in her heart as she had many memories with Zephyr there. Although she was mad at him, she did not want to throw those memories away.“Say something, Mrs. Grist!” shouted the landlord, “I’ll rent it to someone else if you won’t! The unit is selling like hot cake!”“You can’t rent it to someone else!” Cordelia slipped. “We signed a one-year contract, and it has not expired yet!”“It has not, but you’ll have to pay the rent, Mrs. Grist!”“Don’t worry. I won’t owe you the rent!” Cordelia pouted. “I’ll transfer it to you soon!“Also, please remember that I’m not Mrs. Grist!” She raised her voice and enunciated each word clearly to the landlord. “My husband is Mr. Hamerton!”“Oh… Okay, Mrs. Hamerton!” The landlord did not care if it was Grist or Hamerton as long as she could get the payment.Cordelia sighed helplessly after hanging up the phone.Xyla smiled and placed her hand on her
Cordelia was stunned as she stared at her phone screen.A gentle, smiling face appeared on the screen when she accepted the video call.“What are you doing?”She said nothing and turned off her camera. Zephyr did not mind that as he remained smiling at her. His deep voice was electric.“I’m taking a stroll in the courtyard.”Cordelia was stunned again. She looked at the screen. The courtyard was massive, and she could see that it was well-maintained, even if it was dark.There were mountains of different heights and sophisticated buildings behind him. She could hear water flowing from the waterfall every now and then.‘So, this is where he grew up…’It was heaven and earth compared to hers.Cordelia suddenly felt self-abased. She sat on the window while squeezing the cushion beneath, feeling uneasy.Zephyr did not hear her voice for a long time while the screen was turned off, yet he felt good. The reason being she did not turn off the phone—she was still there. He could feel
Zephyr chuckled. “What is it?”“I got admitted by exception!”“Admitted by exception?”“Yeah, University of Centrolis! I got into the medical department!”Cordelia smiled and took back her phone.“Carter really got into the University of Centrolis?” Zephyr was surprised. The boy was only 16-17 years old and had not even finished high school yet.“Mm, the admission letter is here too.” Cordelia was proud of her younger brother. “The professors from the University of Centrolis came personally for the selection. Carter passed a total of five tests and came out first in all of them!”“Congratulations!” Zephyr smiled. His brother-in-law was quite like him—outstanding and enrolled in a famous university at a young age.In that case, would Carter be moving to Centrolis for university? If Cordelia and her mother could come along with the chance…Zephyr kept a straight face, but he was secretly thrilled.He said softly, “Carter, let me know the day of registration. I’ll make arrangeme
Xyla was pale as she trembled. Her eyes were slightly red as she stared at William like she had seen a ghost.He had indeed taken her in back then, but he had also destroyed her! He had made her think that Cordelia was his daughter, and she nearly did not want her!Memories from years ago rushed into Xyla’s mind like a tidal wave. The past pain and darkness were wounds and scars she no longer wanted to revisit in this life.“Are you still thinking about that man?” William snickered. “He’s long gotten married with children! He didn’t want you a long time ago! He took over the Irwins and used you to achieve his goal, then kicked you to the side!”“Enough!” Xyla screamed, covering her ears.“I’m the only one in this world who’s nice to you!” William’s face was twisted. “Xyla Irwin! The Jenner Group’s exploring a new market. If this medicine is successfully developed, then—”“Impossible!” growled Xyla. “Don’t even think about it! I’ve destroyed it. It’s not with me now. You aren’t th