Cordelia stuck her tongue out with crescent eyes. She paid him no mind and went on the street. They were close to Imperial Media and only had to walk across a street, so she hurried off to the company.Zephyr stood for a bit under the building.Robert called to tell him, “Sir, don’t you know what Madam Baker’s like at work? She forbids her employees’ personal relationships to interfere with work!“If you announce your relationship with Ms. Cordelia in the company, it’ll cause a lot of trouble!”Zephyr was impatient. “What trouble could there be?”“Like.. the artists under her will learn from her and start dating. How could they attend to their schedules without being distracted?”Zephyr scowled. “So, I have to act like I don’t know my wife?”Robert chuckled dryly. “It’s what your mother says anyway.”Zephyr hung up directly. He could not do it? Well, he insisted!Despite that, he was stopped at the reception just as he stepped into Imperial Media. It was a new company, and Jan
Cordelia’s heartbeat sped up, and she panicked a little. A call came in then.She jolted and answered it, hearing a gentle and deep voice on the other end. “Cordelia? It’s Seth.”“Oh.” She calmed down. “Dr. Stafford. What’s the matter?”Seth paused and lowered his voice even more. “Can you come to the medical center now? Where I work. I’m doing consultations today. At the psychology department.”Cordelia had a feeling that this had to do with Zennie. She hung up and rushed to the medical center.…Seth had been waiting for her. After they exchanged pleasantries upon meeting, he looked thoughtful with a cryptic gaze as he looked at her.“I’ve been counseling Zennie these few days.” Seth pushed a report to her.Cordelia picked it up, and her hands shook involuntarily.The words “Major Depressive Disorder” stabbed her heart like a knife.“This is…” She looked at Seth.Seth sighed. “This is the result of the comprehensive assessment after giving Zennie various tests.”“How?”
Cordelia was in deep thought for a while. After that incident at home last time, it seemed like it had been a while since she had news about Phil.“I don’t know if he’s in Centrolis,” she replied honestly. “But he’s a long-term employee in Hamerton Manor and has a lot of work daily. It’s quite impossible for him to leave his job?”“Oh.” Seth nodded. “Zennie hasn’t met this person recently, so I thought he had already left Centrolis.”“Dr. Stafford!” Cordelia quickly said, “Even if he’s appeared, you can’t let him meet Zennie!“Zephyr and I don’t want Zennie to keep interacting with him. He’s too dangerous!”Seth contemplated and nodded after a beat.His assistant ran over at this time and told him nervously, “Ms. Hamerton is awake, but she isn’t doing very well mentally…”Seth rushed to the consultation room right away.Cordelia followed him and watched him run upstairs. The moment he entered the door, Zennie quieted down and looked relieved.Seth did a simple checkup for her
“She got food poisoning, but it’s very light. I’ve already treated her. She ought to have a good rest this week, and she’ll recover very soon.”Cordelia gasped. “Food poisoning?”“It’s my fault.” Zephyr looked at her. “Cordelia… I didn’t let you drink the soup in the morning because I suspected that Aunt Helen drugged it.”Cordelia sucked in a cold breath. She knew that Zephyr would not suspect someone out of the blue or wrongly accuse an old helper loyal to him.“I wanted to bring the soup to you, but Ginger came to the window sill looking for food, so I gave it a bowl too.“But it went away after sniffing it.“I got suspicious that something had been added to the soup since then.”It was only now that Cordelia understood why he had looked worried and said strange things about how not to eat what Helen made next time…“I went home in the afternoon and saw Helen busying about at home,” said Zephyr. “I was already suspicious of her then and thought I’d wait for her to expose her
“What?” Zephyr narrowed his eyes and thought about it before scoffing. “More like he’s absconding!”Cordelia looked at him. It was a coincidence because she was also suspecting Phil. Other than the young man and Zennie, Royal Manor had never taken in other guests.Zephyr’s gaze was icy. “Robert, are his whereabouts traced?”Robert nodded. “His flight goes straight to Jangasas.”It meant that there must be something in Jangasas that attracted him.“Seize the Nelsons at home first,” he said coldly. “Send our people to Jangasas to keep track of him!”“Yes, sir.”“Phil must have support behind him to be able to take a long break from the manor so easily!”Zephyr’s gaze was cold as a draft of a plan formed in his mind. Phil was just the bait. He wanted to use him to fish out the person behind him! As for who it was, he more or less could already guess it.Zephyr turned to Cordelia, who had been quiet by his side. He sighed and hugged her, speaking softly. “This kind of life is scar
Zephyr’s gaze darkened.Cordelia froze. She vaguely remembered that Phil did hold something in his hand when he came with Zennie the last time.“Those things are kept in the kitchen, and I’ve never paid them any mind,” Helen sighed. “I wanted to make chicken and Bird’s Nest soup for you today and took them out, but…”Zephyr’s expression became sharp.This meant that Phil was absolutely not just a permanent employee! His purpose of approaching Zennie was clear—he wanted to eliminate him and Cordelia through Zennie!Once something happened to him and Cordelia—and since they were staying in Royal Manor—the Bayers would have to carry the blame.By then, the Hamertons and the Bayers would be in discord, and they would get into a fight which no one would benefit from…Cordelia also realized the severity of the issue. “Zephyr, we must inform Aunt Cloud about this!“I just came from Seth’s. He’s been counseling Zennie all this time, and she isn’t very well mentally. She has light depre
“What?” Zephyr’s frown was tightly furrowed. He did not know about Phil’s visit to Royal Manor the other day.Cordelia told him the whole story and said, “I didn’t tell you before this because I thought that it was already resolved, so there was no need to, and…“I thought too simple of it.” She was frustrated with herself. “I didn’t expect Phil to hide his motive so deeply!”“No need to blame yourself.” Zephyr rubbed her shoulder. “Even I didn’t expect Phil to be someone like this.”“Aunt Helen damaged the phone.” Cordelia looked at him. “I was worried about him having photos of our home in his phone and that it wouldn’t be safe so Aunt Helen figured out a way and dropped the phone into hot soup.”Zephyr nodded. Although the phone was ruined, they might be able to get a glimpse inside if the data could be recovered…He passed the phone to Robert, who knew what to do with just a glance from him and left immediately.“Sleep earlier.” Zephyr held Cordelia, telling her with a dee
This was not just the reason he had to marry Nelly. This was also the reason Nelly repeatedly boasted in front of her! The girl had a strong family background to back her up!Cordelia bit her lips and suddenly felt upset, so she shoved him away.Zephyr was startled and carefully observed her expression, not missing even a subtle one out.“What’s wrong, honey?”“Nothing.” Cordelia’s face was blank, and she regretted a little the moment she pushed him away. She knew that she was throwing an unreasonable tantrum again, but she just cared that another woman had eyes for her man!Zephyr grinned obsequiously and tried to put his hand back on her shoulder. “If it’s nothing… let’s sleep earlier?”“Go ahead. I still have work.”“You still have work!?” Zephyr’s tone changed.Cordelia gave him a glance, and his temper simmered out immediately. He forced a smile and held her hand to negotiate nicely.“Cordelia, it’s so late now. Stop working… You work so hard all the time. It’s fine to