Cordelia blushed red and struggled away from Zephyr’s hold to run into the room while he was distracted.Robert sucked in a cold breath, but it was already too late to run.Zephyr’s glower was so dark that it could drip ink.He walked briskly to the door and pulled the metal bolt open with a clank. His eyes felt like ice as they gave Robert a death glare.The corners of Robert’s lips twitched as he plastered on a smile, his heart almost leaping out of his throat.“What is it?” Zephyr spat coldly.Robert had completely forgotten what he wanted to say and stared at the man dumbly.The few seconds of silence felt as long as centuries.Cordelia then heard someone’s deafening growl from where she was in the room. “Robert Davis…”Helen was picking vegetables and hurried out of the kitchen, shocked by the noise.“What happened to Mr. Zephyr?” Cordelia sat on the couch with a secret giggle.“What did Robert do this time?” Helen sighed, shook her head, and turned back to the kitche
“Yes, sir.” Robert nodded.It was just that Rowan was low-profile and mysterious. He had never liked making public appearances. He had even just attended but did not take a seat in the auction, so not many got to see him.“He might be guarded if we ask to meet as us.” Zephyr had already thought of this.“Then… under Mr. Matthew’s name?”“No need.” Zephyr smirked. “Say that grandpa wants to meet him!”Robert froze before replying, ”Mm, it’s an idea too. After all, Elder Mr. Hamerton’s reputation is significant. Rowan can’t just be rude.”Zephyr smiled before his expression hardened the next second abruptly. He bowed and gasped in pain—his knees felt like something was cutting through them.“Sir, are you alright!?” Robert panicked a little.Zephyr eyed him instantly to shush him since Cordelia was still in the kitchen.“Fine.” He moved his legs. “Old issue.”“Is your old injury relapsing?” Robert was worried.Zephyr had been injured during the plane crash. Everything else had
“Yes.” Zephyr’s expression was grim with a light frown. “I didn’t tell Cordelia about this, so I hope you keep it under the radar as well…”“What is it?”“My leg injury… It’s starting to hurt recently.”Seth was alarmed and wanted to take him for a proper checkup.“That’s unnecessary.” Zephyr patted his shoulder. “It’s just an old injury. It didn’t come back in the past, but recently, the pain’s quite bad once the temperature drops.“I remember that you gave me a type of medicine before. Half of it is to be ingested, and half of it is to be applied. It’s very effective… I’m here today to get more of that from you.”Seth looked troubled and stammered for a good while without making any sense.“What’s the matter?”Zephyr was bemused. Was it that difficult for a doctor to prescribe medicine?Seth looked at him, licked his lips, and finally said, “Zephyr, actually, I… I don’t know what kind of medicine it was.”“What!?” Zephyr was astonished. “But you administered the medicine to
“You despicable man!”Rowan was red from anger.Matthew grinned at him with a sly gaze and ill intentions.Rowan had been clueless about Zephyr’s private jet crash. He had gotten to know Matthew over several events back then, and they, at most, could be considered acquaintances.The Irwins in Southeast Aciatic ran a commercial airport other than manufacturing medicines. A few big air terminals in the region were also under their authority.That was how Matthew had his idea. He somehow brought a technician into the airport without Rowan’s knowledge and tinkered with Zephyr’s plane… He then produced an insurance policy with a huge sum insured and told Rowan that he was the beneficiary of the hundreds of millions of dollars.Never in Rowan’s dream would it occur to him that he would be framed for this disgusting and repulsive extent!“Mr. Irwin, if word about this gets out, the outsiders won’t listen to your explanation. They’ll only assume that someone under you harmed Zephyr!“Y
Cordelia frowned and looked at the source of the voice.She was greeted by the sight of a woman who wore bright makeup and large sunglasses that covered half of her face with dramatic earrings and necklaces as she sashayed in.“Isn’t it said that I have a professional team?” She took off her sunglasses and looked at Cordelia with hostility. “Where?”Mr. Smith and Cordelia exchanged a look, nodding lightly.Cordelia stretched her hand with a smile. “Ms. Mona Adams, right? I’m—”Mona looked arrogant and did not shake her hand. Cordelia’s hand hovered in the air for a moment before she pulled it back quietly.Mr. Smith stepped up to say, “Ms. Adams, this is Imperial Media’s senior assistant, Cordelia Jenner. She’s in charge of artist management. Communicate with her if you have any issues.”“Oh, Cordelia Jenner!” Mona smiled and asked, looking at her freshly made crystal manicure, “Does she have experience? I refuse to be taken care of by a random agent!”“Don’t worry, Ms. Adams
Cordelia had just poured herself a glass of water and taken a gulp, so she almost spat it out.She ended the call and left the room.Mona seemed impatient outside and glared at her in frustration.“What’s this? You call this professional?” she yelled. “Imperial Media’s a capable company in showbiz. How’s there an agent like this!? Where’s the courtesy when the artist came and was just abandoned at the side!?”Mr. Smith could not take it. “Ms. Adams, have you been courteous then?”Mona glared at him.“Ms. Cordelia is Madam Baker’s senior assistant. She oversees all artists' activities, schedules, training, and so on. Even Neil Harris has to follow her arrangement!“Or do you think you’re higher in status compared to Mr. Harris?”What Mr. Smith said carried a lot of weight. Mona took a step back in indignation.Cordelia smiled and picked up a folder on the desk. It contained the schedules of several artists in the company.“This is your arranged schedule.” Cordelia passed Mona’
Cordelia said nothing with a smile.Mona looked frantic.Trinity Lulham was a famous director in the business. Most of the films that she had directed won international awards. Not only was she doing well in the local entertainment industry, but she was also making a name for herself in the international film scene.Those in the entertainment industry wanted to get into Trinity’s production.Mona was no exception.It was just that Trinity was known to be a prodigy, and talented people were usually eccentric and prideful, so she had no regard for an influencer like Mona.Now, however…“D-Did you really call Trinity Lulham just now?”“That’s right.” Mr. Smith glanced at Mona. “Ms. Lulham has a new film recently starring Neil. Ms. Cordelia’s been in contact with her.”Mona was instantly regretful.“M-Ms. Cordelia…” She looked at Cordelia. “Will Ms. Lulham go on this show too? But I heard that she’s never been on variety shows!”Cordelia just kept smiling without saying anything
Rowan had been staring through the car window the whole morning.When Cordelia went to work in the morning, he saw her hasty figure. When she came downstairs to buy coffee around 10:00 a.m., he got to see a glimpse of her again.Until now, though, she had yet to leave the building.Rowan was a little disappointed but reluctant to leave, drumming his fingers on his knee.“Mr. Irwin, are we waiting?”Rowan’s subordinate, Charlie Williams, who had served him for many years, understood what he was thinking currently. The feeling of wanting to get close to someone but daring not to was the most tormenting.Charlie sighed. “Mr. Irwin, why aren’t you reuniting with them? It’s been so many years, and you’ve never forgotten them…”“Say no more.” Rowan’s tone was solemn.How could he forget them so easily? Other than Xyla, he had never loved anyone else his whole life—and Cordelia was their precious daughter.When he was younger, he had imagined countless times how he would pamper and d