And now Cordelia said she would take good care of him.Zephyr used to think that his life was unfair, that he had been living in the shadow of cunning affairs, making him think that he would be poisoned and assassinated anytime since he was 3 years old. He had his guard up against the world.He could not see the good in people. There was a barrier around his heart, and he could no longer experience the wonder of the world.However, he came to a realization after meeting Cordelia. ‘It turns out that what the world takes away from you will give back in another way.’Zephyr had also realized that he was quite talented in pretending to be weak in her presence since meeting her…He smiled and pinched her cheeks softly.However, he heard footsteps coming from the other side of the corridor at the moment.Cordelia’s heart squeezed when she saw who that slender man was.“Phil?”Zephyr was stunned too. He had his guard up as his eyes turned cold. “Why are you here?”“Mr. Hamerton, Ms.
Zephyr paused.“I’ll stay here no matter what it takes,” he answered without any hesitation.Cordelia smiled. She had long expected this answer because this was the reflection of one’s deep love for another. If Zephyr was hurt, she would also stay outside the hospital ward no matter what it took.In spite of it, Phil just left after his moving confession—like everything just now was just a show.Zephyr’s heart squeezed. The moment he met Cordelia’s eyes, he understood it.“I knew it. Phil Nelson isn’t reliable!” he said angrily. “Zennie will suffer if she continues falling like this!”“Calm down first.” Cordelia comforted him softly. “It seems like Aunt Cloud doesn’t know about their relationship yet?”“She won’t ask too much even if she does,” Zephyr answered with a dark expression. “She’s an advocate for free love and hates that her child will become a sacrifice for the family's interests.“But Phil and Zennie are worlds apart. They won’t be fruitful.”Cordelia bit her lips.
Cordelia paid it no mind and was about to keep her phone back in her pocket when she received another anonymous text.[I miss you so much.]Her heart dropped, and a bad feeling crept over it like vines.She stood rooted for some time with a blank mind before she took a deep breath. Her throat felt like it was closing up on its own, and it was awful.‘Like the previous one, it’s probably sent wrongly,’ she said to herself.She kept her phone but felt chills run down her spine. She hurried home, pulling her jacket closer to herself.At the top floor of the Hamerton Group…Zephyr stood before the floor-to-ceiling window and overlooked the bustling streets down the building. His brows were knitted together as an icy glint flashed in his eyes.“Sir.” Robert came in with a knock on the door to report. “Dr. Stafford’s accommodation is prepared, and he reported at the medical center today.”Zephyr hummed softly in response.“Dr. Stafford’s a surgeon, but he’s done research in psychia
“I think it’s a girl.” Linda stroked her belly. “The baby’s behaving well and considerate. People’s morning sickness comes in all forms, nauseous, dizziness, and whatnot, but I don’t have any reaction. I eat and sleep well!”“Linda…” Cordelia laughed. “It’s not the baby who’s considerate toward you. It’s Nicholas!”She looked toward the kitchen.While they chatted, Nicholas was preparing Linda’s meal there. It was well balanced with meat and vegetables. It also looked, smelled, and tasted great. The meal was even served in pretty plates and bowls. It was like a prop for a food commercial!Zephyr, who leaned against the kitchen door, was astonished. He recalled the breakfast he made for Cordelia—burnt toasts, burnt eggs, and oatmeal without many oats…He thought that he would never reach Nicholas’ level in this lifetime.“Why are you spaced out?” Nicholas wiped his hands as he admired his handiwork, discovering a small problem. “Nope… Linda gets upset once she smells carrots. I ne
Zephyr was not interested in Neil’s background. He looked indifferent and tossed the spatula on the counter, crossing his arms and leaning against the wall. There was an unknown emotion in his eyes.Nicholas continued. “It’s said that Neil Harris is from Mengasas, and his family has relations with the military of Southeast Aciatic. His accomplishments certainly come from his hard work, but he wouldn’t get popular so fast if he didn’t have support behind him!”After a long time, Zephyr glanced at him in silence and uttered, “What stupid background is this?”Nicholas could sense his jealousy from a mile away.“I just want you to know.” He held back his laugh. “You can only win knowing your enemy! Wouldn’t you have to know him thoroughly to tackle him?”“Why should I care?” Zephyr scoffed. “I call the shots in Centrolis!”“Oh, you call the shots? Can Mr. Z Hamerton go buy a packet of cigarettes now?”Zephyr was rendered speechless.“I wonder if you can call the shots in this?”“N
Cordelia looked over, following the voice, and saw Yelena sashaying among the crowd in a long golden tube dress. Nelly stood nearby with a mocking gaze as she watched the show.“So what if she’s Mrs. Hamerton? She’s just an upstart! Who in Centrolis doesn’t know that the Clouds sell pig slop? Hahaha…”Kate’s expression changed for the worse when she heard the commotion there. Plenty of guests heard the comment as well and wore complicated looks.Compared to the other major families, it was true that the Clouds did not have much to compare to. However, they were wealthy. Aside from agricultural business, they were generous in buying lands and construction.Actually, no one in high society dared look down on the Clouds, and no one would even mention the word “upstart”…Cordelia looked over. Yelena looked like a fool with how triumphant she was. She was sure that Yelena was being treated as a pawn again.Cordelia felt embarrassed for her. Although she was not related to Yelena by bl
The crowd gasped. All of them were happy to keep watching since no one would be dumb enough to offend Mrs. Hamerton for Yelena. Moreover, Yelena deserved it.“You look very angry, Ms. Yelena,” Kate said coldly, looking at her with a sense of superiority. “Just nice. The iced wine will put out the fire for you!”Yelena shrieked and wiped her face, smudging her makeup. She refused to give up and grabbed the cake on the side. Before she could throw it, the security guards who came in time pinned her down.Kate paced to her slowly and reeled in her smile. Her gaze was stern and sharp.“If you’re too free next time and let me hear you whine and gossip behind my back again, it’s not going to be as simple as putting out the fire then! I’ll put your tongue out as well!”…Kate took Cordelia to the restroom to touch up their makeup.“I’ve long wanted to teach that woman a lesson!” Kate reapplied her bright red lipstick, looking even livelier.“How could Yale be okay with such a repulsiv
Nelly froze and turned around.“Oh, it’s you.” She smiled unnaturally. “Mrs. Hamerton said that she missed a piece of jewelry and asked me to collect it here, but I don’t have the keycard.”“It’s fine. I have a spare.” The manager smiled and immediately pulled out a keycard to open the door.Cordelia eyed Helen with a look that asked the latter to hide in the closet. Helen did it instantly. She was petite. Although she was old, her legs were light and agile, so she snuck into the closet swiftly.The next moment, Nelly entered as anticipated.It was exactly what she wanted when she saw Cordelia standing there without anyone around.Cordelia smiled. “Ms. Tanner, you’re here to rest too?”“Yeah,” Nelly answered nonchalantly.“But this is Aunt Cloud’s private room,” Cordelia replied coolly. “Shouldn’t you inform her that you want to take a rest here?”Nelly curled her hands into fists and kept her eyes on Cordelia.Yelena had humiliated Kate with the word “upstart” but was chased