At the Hamerton Group’s top floor, the meeting felt exceptionally solemn and serious due to Liam’s presence.Liam was seated at the table, dressed in a black silk suit. His silver hair told of the years he had lived. Even with age catching up to him, his gaze was bright and lively while he exuded a sense of authority.He looked at Zephyr and asked, “Has the handover procedure with the Baker Group been completed?”“Yes,” Zephyr answered calmly. “Madam Baker is the largest shareholder of Imperial Media right now.”“Mm.” Liam nodded with a complicated gaze flashing in his eyes. “I hope this company shows its value under Madam Baker.”Even when he had conflicts with the Bakers in the past, he was definitely able to still be tactful with how long he had been in the business world.Moreover, the interests of the Hamertons and the Baker Group were intertwined and complicated. Zephyr was Janine’s son, and that meant that it would be impossible for the Hamertons to cut contact with the Ba
“You brought Cordelia to meet your mother?” asked Liam.“Yes,” answered Zephyr. “My mom likes her very much.”“Hah!” Matthew snorted. “Zephyr, Ms. Jenner is really something, huh!? What trick did she play that she won over Madam Baker, who’s so dominant and picky?”Zephyr’s gaze darkened.His uncle had said this to create an impression that Cordelia was scheming to his grandfather.Liam was already dissatisfied with Cordelia’s family background, and it would be harder to win his acknowledgment with the addition of the label of a scheming woman.Zephyr took in a deep breath and chortled. “Cordelia does get along very well with my mom. This one, she does better than you!”“What did you say?” Matthew frowned. “Zephyr, why are you getting me involved?”“I’m just stating a fact.”Zephyr twirled his pen leisurely. “Uncle Matthew, all these years you’ve spent with my mom, you don’t seem to have received any positive comment?“Even though she’s a little picky, she’s a good judge of p
Matthew’s eyes widened in disbelief.“Looks like it’s useless to you, whether it’s taking the subsidiary from you or dismissing you!” Liam looked at him coldly. “You don’t have to come to the company anymore, then! The projects you have are to be distributed to the Hamerton kids!”“Zephyr, make arrangements for it. Those who take over must have a virtuous character. No more blunders!”“Mm, I understand.” Zephyr smiled as he already had a plan in his mind.He had a lot of peers in the family. His elder cousins were mature and steady people who were trustworthy.“As for the western suburbs land…” Liam thought about it. “Zephyr, take full charge. Make sure nothing goes wrong.”“Alright.”Zephyr wore a small smile.He managed to dismiss Matthew from work in the board meeting last time with a few words, and now, with the same brief words, he kicked the man out of the project.It was like an obstacle removed for him, but the Tanners were still around.Zephyr said with a low tone, “
It went quiet all of a sudden.Cordelia’s eyes were cast down as she held her hands together and remained silent.Janine and Xyla exchanged a look and smiled, leaving tactfully. The young couple needed some private space right now.“Robert, take us around somewhere else,” instructed Janine.Robert caught what she meant instantly and went to start the car. Only the ever-jolly Josiah stood rooted dumbly and stared at the two of them.He grinned. “Z, sis-in-law, you don’t have to bring anything. I’ve set the place up for you. You can pack your bag and check in anytime!”Cordelia looked up and met Zephyr’s deep gaze.Zephyr grew a little nervous. “Cordelia, I won’t force you if you’re reluctant.”Cordelia could not help chuckling inwardly. “I won’t force you”… Ever since she learned about his real identity, these four words seemed to have grown in his mouth!She wondered if he knew that she sometimes quite wished that he would “force” her a little…Sometimes, she thought of the o
“It really isn’t easy to be Mr. Z Hamerton’s wife!” Cordelia grinned at him playfully.It was lonely at the top. Zephyr was high in status, and all his family glory was focused on him—that also meant that all the resentment and hostility were on him.Those in the Hamertons did not dare lay a finger on him, so they would naturally shift their target to the people around him.“I can’t put myself in danger.” Cordelia looked into his eyes. “And I can’t allow you to be distracted because of me.“Only when I’m strong and able to protect myself that I won’t burden you and, instead, become the last and your most secure line of defense.”“Cordelia…” Zephyr had mixed feelings.He knew that his woman was smart and strong. She was no weak pushover bunny.He was great, and she was decent—she could stand with him. This was the best for them. Being parallel and on par with each other was the best version of love.“Say…” Josiah approached them. “Are you two staying here or not?“Never mind, s
Zephyr was wearing it on his hand, so Cordelia was able to compare them straight away.They were really identical. Even the design of the bell and weaving method was the same.The couple exchanged a look and nodded in unison. Zephyr held Cordelia’s hand, and they swiftly left Royal Manor.They drove to the hot spring hotel close to the beach. The air smelled slightly salty as well. After getting out of the car, they took the winding path and heard a familiar voice not too long later.“Young lady, your life ahead is great!“Hmm… but romantic relationship-wise, it’s a bit weaker. Hah, you two will part sooner or later!”Cordelia’s heart squeezed as she quickened her steps.The one standing there was still that old woman. She was reading a tourist’s palm with a small smile that looked like she knew everything.Cordelia froze and heard the old woman say, “But one day, you’ll be happy!”Was this not what she had told them back then as well?“These two bracelets are for you.” The o
Cordelia and Zephyr officially made their home in Royal Manor.Although Josiah had everything set up, Cordelia still thought that it only felt right that they decorated their home personally.This was why she roamed the streets of Centrolis and bought plenty of things during the free days after resigning from the news agency and before she reported to Imperial Media.She paid for everything with Zephyr’s card.Zephyr’s phone kept buzzing while he was in meetings, notification after notification of transaction history. He furrowed his brows, but there was an indulging smile in his eyes.‘The purchasing power of his girl… Why did I never realize that she is a shopaholic?’If she kept on shopping like this, his monthly allowance would be in peanuts, or he might end up like Nicholas, who did not even have money for a pack of cigarettes!Zephyr’s heart lurched.The department director who was reporting work-related matters accidentally caught Zephyr’s expression when he looked up an
Zephyr looked down.Cordelia had a standard height among women, but in his presence, she would only reach his shoulder when she stood on tiptoe. He patted her head. A gleam that would only be revealed when he was with her flashed through his eyes.“I wouldn’t have money to spend this month if I didn’t come, right?” he whispered and chuckled.“How could that be possible? I’ve kept it for you!”“Really?”“Mm-hmm… I calculated. You’re covered when it comes to food when you go to work. You don’t have to spend anything. I’ll buy clothes for you. Now that we’re living in Royal Manor, we no longer have to pay rent. Life is much better now than when we were in Jangasas!“Among our daily necessities, we’ll need to spend some on transportation.” Cordelia counted with her fingers. “You drive a manual car, and it saves on gas. I did some calculations. 50 dollars per month should be enough!“So…” She took out a 50-dollar bill and waved it while smiling. She put it in his shirt pocket and pat