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
Charlie continued. “The major families in Centrolis all have their eyes on the plot of land, wanting to get a cut of profit there.“So, the joint hospital project is worth an attempt.”“Mm, I know,” answered Rowan.Currently, the hospital was secondary in priority to him. It was of utmost importance to meet Cordelia, talk to her, and have a proper look at her. He would be content then.Actually, before he went to see Cordelia, he had already gone to the University of Centrolis to sneak a look at Carter.His son was doing so well. He was young but was intelligent and eager to learn—a talent in the making. He had also gotten into the medical department and was innately gifted in research.Rowan was pleased. For some reason, though, his favor for his son was far from his affection for his daughter… He always thought that boys should be able to take hardships and not be doted on, while girls would be the apple of their fathers’ eyes and should be indulged and pampered.He chuckled.
“Yeah, it was just a call.”Mona blanched.It was true. Cordelia had not said anything. She had just been telling Mona’s situation as it was when she called Trinity.She was the one who had been too eager and impatient to get on Trinity’s new production and make an impression in front of the director! That was how Cordelia managed to trick her!Mona shook in rage. She gnashed her teeth. “You tricked me!”Cordelia looked stern and cold. “You defy the company rules and kick up a fuss over here. You really think you’re a princess with some fans on your side?”“Cordelia, you—”“The fans can put you on the pedestal. Similarly, they can drag you down to h*ll!” Cordelia’s words were impactful as they hit Mona like a rock.Mona froze, intimidated by Cordelia’s authority.“There’s me too.” Cordelia crossed her arms and smiled. “I can let you throw a fit here at this door, and I can ruin you for good! Try me if you don’t believe it!”Mona took a deep breath, her chest rising and fallin
Mona felt like her calves were going into cramps.What she just said came out of rage. It did not even go through a brain-to-mouth filter. Now that she calmed down and thought about it, this was not the time, even if she wanted to stand up for Nelly…She wondered what Cordelia would do to her. Would she slap her?Mona looked around instinctively. She was standing in the hallway by the door coincidentally, and a surveillance camera was nearby. She was relieved.If Cordelia dared lay a finger on her, she would spread the surveillance recording and include a few instigating words for her fans to attack this b*tch.“What? Have I said it wrong?” Mona regained her haughtiness.“How do you think the four major families maintain their status? It’s through marriages and exchanging resources, duh!” Mona scoffed.“If Mr. Zephyr runs into any sort of difficulty in the future, Nelly can help him, but you’ll only be his burden!“Ms. Cordelia, what else do you know other than depending on men
Cordelia blinked her big eyes back at him.Zephyr took her back to their room by her hand, took some documents out of the drawer, and put them in front of her.Cordelia could not help the shock after looking at them.“This is the blueprint of the western suburbs' land,” Zephyr explained to her. “These are the partnership strategies of the project.”He flipped to the last page, and Cordelia was surprised to see that her signature was on there. She looked at him in disbelief while he crouched in front of her and stroked her hair gently with a foolish smile.She recalled that he had given her a few documents to sign back at the dressing room of the signing event the last time, claiming he hoped she could fight alongside him and share the risks.She had just skimmed through the documents briefly because she trusted him. She did not care what was written in the documents and signed without any hesitation.“Actually, it’s not sharing the risks,” Zephyr said gently. “I’ve already asses
The headlights of the Maybach outside of Royal Manor blinked twice.Rowan saw Zephyr coming out for Cordelia and taking her back into the house by her hand after saying something to her. A while later, the lights in the living room went out.Charlie turned back to smile at Rowan. “Mr. Irwin, looks like they’ve reconciled.”Rowan hummed in response. “The brat’s good at coaxing, apparently!”He sighed and stayed silent in thought before chuckling and keeping his silver needle.“Charlie, let’s go.”“Yes, sir.” Charlie started the car. “Mr. Irwin, what do we do next?”Rowan stayed silent. He would stay longer in Centrolis for this trip—one reason was for the joint collaborative hospital project, and another was simply because he was growing more reluctant to leave. He was okay with just seeing them from afar. That person… She would be a wound that would never heal.Charlie read his mind. “Mr. Irwin, I’ve obtained Ms. Xyla’s current address. Do you want to—”“No,” Rowan interrupt
Janine did not want Cordelia to be targeted. This could save her a lot of trouble.Now, for example, Mona did not even know what the cause of the problem was… After some thinking, she was struck with realization—she had been a fool with Nelly!“You can leave if there’s nothing else.” Janine got up and went to her to pat her shoulder.Mona trembled, looking terrible.Janine said with a smile, “Ms. Adams, there’s a saying I like. One must be self-aware! I think you and Nelly should educate yourselves on this!”Mona bit her lips. She had a fire raging in her but dared not show anything in front of this she-devil. She looked at the desk outside of the CEO's office. It was empty. Cordelia was not in.“Why? Looking for Ms. Cordelia?”Janine’s authoritative voice made Mona shudder as she snapped back to herself. “N-No, I’m not looking for her…”“Go back to work then. Ms. Adams, you have a few shows to go on, and I’ve already informed your assistants. Make up your mind whether you’re g
Cordelia smiled and answered directly, “Zephyr Hamerton.”Neil had long expected this answer, but Cordelia’s frankness surprised him. He did not expect Zephyr to have such a high status to her that she did not even feign courtesy and blurted it so straightforwardly.Shane looked around and stepped up to break the awkwardness with a chuckle.“Uh… Neil, take a look at the script first. You’ll be the first to audition when Ms. Lulham is here!“Ms. Cordelia, take a break too! Neil asked me to bring some snacks. Have a try…”The few of them found somewhere close to the window where the sunlight spilled in, and they basked in it. The scenery outside was the picturesque fall.Shane made coffee and brought them over, the room immediately wafting with the aroma. Neil pulled a pretty lunchbox out of his bag. It was a dark-colored wooden box with intricate and repeated patterns carved on it…Cordelia was stunned and nearly doubted if her eyes played a trick on her. The box that her mother