Nelly’s jaw dropped.“What?” Zephyr looked at her coldly. “Didn’t you say you wanted to show me your heart?”“Zen…” Nelly forced a smile.“Do you want me to do it for you?”“No! I mean I can do everything for you.” She felt guilty. “It’s just a… metaphor to say that I can show you my heart. It’s…”Nelly was incoherent. “Zen, don’t you understand what I’m trying to say?”“I’m sorry.” Zephyr chuckled. “My thought process is rather direct. I only understand what people say as it is. I thought you’d really want to show me your heart!”Nelly smiled, “Are you joking with me?”“I never joke with people I don’t know well!”His face was cold. There was a suppressive aura around him.Nelly bit her lip and lifted her eyes to look at him. Her face alternated from flushed and pale.“Y-You’re saying that you still don’t know me well until now?” She said softly, “Grandpa said that he’ll call the shots on our marriage!”Zephyr frowned.At that moment, Cordelia came in. There was a light a
Cordelia lifted her face and said while feeling a little troubled. “I’m afraid I can’t go next week… I’ll start work at Imperial Media tomorrow.”“So soon?”“Yes.” She smiled.After resigning from the news agency, Janine called her many times to get her to work as soon as possible.Although she wanted to rest a little bit more, her career came first. After all, she was eager to become a successful woman, just like Janine.“Hmm… Don’t worry.” Zephyr thought about it. “I’ll tell my mom to give you one day off.”Cordelia frowned. “That’s a terrible idea!”“It’s not.” He chuckled, patted her head, and said, “This banquet is important. You must come.”Clearly, she did not understand why he said it was important.She did not know that she was the owner of the land in the western suburbs. She assumed he meant because Nelly would be there too, while he did not want to show up with Nelly.Cordelia smiled. Her dimples filled all of the happiness that she was feeling.…A few days lat
“What other schedule is there today?”“There’s a talk with two variety show celebrities at 1:00 p.m., an internal company meeting at 2:30 p.m., and a meeting with several important media companies from 3:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to reach a collaboration agreement.“There’s also dinner with agents at 7:00 p.m. The hotel is booked at the city center, the top floor revolving restaurant.”Cordelia was well-organized and clear. It had only been days since she started working, but she was meticulous, all-rounded, calm, and composed. Not only was she able to make appropriate arrangements for everything, but she also crafted excellent proposals and was recognized for her skills.Janine smiled in comfort, feeling that she had not chosen the wrong person.Zephyr took a glance at Cordelia and felt bad.She would leave hurriedly in the morning and often would not have time for breakfast. She would also stay up late to rush proposals and wake up with dark eye circles the next day.She could hand
The signing ceremony was not big in size, but those who attended had business relationships with Zephyr and were of high status.The western suburbs land project involved the interests of various parties. The signing ceremony this time was mainly agreements among a few subcontractors and design firms. These contracts required Cordelia’s signature to be effective.Cordelia was in the restroom. Those who did her makeup were chief artists of top international cosmetic brands. As for the clothing rack that the assistant wheeled over, a few haute couture gowns glittered like fairy dresses. They were specially tailored for her, and there was only one of each in the world.The stylists were discussing which dress Cordelia’s makeup look should go with while she was wielding a signing pen and signing her name seriously on a few documents.Zephyr came in with a knock on the door. He could not help adoring her, looking at her earnest look. He went over to sit next to her and waved at the styl
“I just want to talk to you.” Nelly looked at her.Cordelia kept a distance from her and scanned the room out of the corner of her eye to see if there was anything she could defend herself with.“Ms. Jenner, I know that I’ll never compare to you in Zephyr’s heart,” Nelly said softly. “But our marriage is fixed by grandpa. The Tanners and the Hamertons have known each other for generations too. This isn’t a relationship he can just cut off!”“I’ve heard this many times,” replied Cordelia. “Ms. Tanner, I’d also like to tell you that some things aren’t meant to be. Some people won’t change their mind because your families have known each other for so long, either.”“I understand.” Nelly kept her eyes on Cordelia. “I’ve actually given up. Since Zephyr doesn’t belong to me, I might as well let go of him. He’ll be much happier being with you too.“But what I want to tell you is that you’d better deserve him.”Cordelia’s heart squeezed.“Hah, to be honest with you, I’ve grown used to e
Nelly froze. She moved her lips but could not say anything.Cordelia smiled and walked out of the restroom gracefully.She had not wanted to fight for anything, but someone had to provoke her, so she did not mind battling to the end either. Since she had boldly claimed that she was the lady of the Hamertons, she had to show it.She confidently walked into the banquet hall and stood next to Zephyr, holding his arm lightly with grace and composure.“Mm, this dress is a good choice.” Zephyr smiled. “Everyone’s looking at you.”“Could your choice for me go wrong?” She stood next to him endearingly.Robert entered with a few business partners from Feranche.Zephyr nodded with a polite smile and exchanged pleasantries with them. Just when he was going to introduce Cordelia to them, Nelly suddenly walked out from the side.“Zephyr!”Her appearance immediately attracted some gazes.Some people there more or less knew about the Hamertons and Tanners’ relationship. In their impression,
How could this be… How could Cordelia possibly know Feransai!?Nelly’s balled fists shook.Since she had met Yelena at Yale’s the other day, she kept an eye on the woman only to later discover that she was gullible. Thus, she bought her over.Yelena wanted a studio, so Nelly gave her a studio—as long as this woman gave her any valuable information against Cordelia.It was unexpected that what Yelena told her was fake!Yelena had confidently promised her the other day—“Don’t worry, Ms. Tanner! Cordelia didn’t go to school much since she was young, and she didn’t study hard even when she did. She didn’t achieve much in the end! She could go to university because my father bought her way in!”Nelly was so angry that her teeth chattered. Now that she thought of it, they could be lies Yelena made up out of her jealousy for Cordelia, and she actually was dumb enough to believe her!“Ms. Tanner.” Robert’s voice suddenly came from the back. It made Nelly jump.“Do you really think our
“Why are you glaring at me?” Cordelia was exasperated by how he looked.“Cordelia, you…”Zephyr did not know how to continue his sentence. Should his tone be hard or soft? Should he act tough or negotiate with her? How was he supposed to be more indirect when he talked to her, and how should he mull over his word choice…Zephyr pursed his lips, and his originally cold face looked darker.“Alright, I know what you want to say.” Cordelia smiled and intertwined their fingers together as she looked at him innocently.“This is your mom’s instruction. To sign Neil to our company no matter what. We have to agree no matter how harsh his conditions are.”“Why?” Zephyr suddenly raised his voice.Cordelia was startled and stared at him dumbly.Zephyr coughed. “I mean… There isn’t just one award-winning actor in showbiz. Why must it be him?”If it were possible, he would chase Neil out of the entertainment industry!“Yeah, there are plenty of award-winning actors, but one who can act, ha