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
To outsiders, he was forever domineering, strict, and impassive. In front of Cordelia, though, he was just an easily jealous boy.Neil’s gaze was complicated and cryptic.“We just played a round of cards the last time and haven’t got to know each other officially.” Zephyr looked at him coldly.Neil caught what he meant and took the initiative to extend a hand. “Nice to meet you, Mr. Zephyr. I’m Neil Harris. My detailed information is available in the company.”Zephyr shook hands with him perfunctorily and smiled. “Zephyr Hamerton, I’m also the second largest shareholder in Imperial Media.”“I know,” Neil said softly. “But Madam Baker’s the one who signed me…”Zephyr snickered, “Mona Adams said the same, but how did she end up?”Neil smiled without saying anything.“Of course, an award-winning actor like you is heaven and earth’s difference from the small-time influencer. You can’t be compared.”Neil nodded. He could discern that what Zephyr said was probing him. From the first
At the Tanners’ residence at night…Joe and Mandy were discussing how they would try for the joint hospital project in the study room while Nelly sat aside and listened attentively.Mandy had wanted to let her go back to her room earlier to sleep and did not want her to know too much.A few years ago, she had her guard up against Nelly and tried as much as possible not to let her get in touch with the Tanner Group’s core business.Joe did not think much about it. Nelly was not their biological daughter, but they had raised her to this day. It was impossible to say that they had no feelings for her. Moreover, Nelly was able to assist him in business.“I don’t know how the rumor came about,” Joe said in a low tone. “But it’s said that Rowan likes the Tanners the most among the four major families and wants to work with us.”Mandy frowned.She thought that it was ridiculous at first, but the rumor was growing more aggressive and sounded as if it was real.Despite that, Rowan did n
Josiah smiled and produced two invitations, passing them to Joe and Mandy ceremoniously.“My mother’s organizing a recital and would like to invite you both!”Mandy went through the pretty invitation with a smile.Mrs. Bayer was known for her talents among wealthy wives. She was good at music, chess, literature, and painting—all at a masterly level.“If I remember correctly, she held an art exhibition last year!” Mandy said with a smile, “And she’s hosting a recital this year. She’s amazing!”“You’re flattering her!” Josiah scratched his head and chuckled. “My mom’s just bored at home and plays around! Uncle and Aunt Tanner, you’ve got to come if you’re free!”“Of course! That’s needless to say!”“My mom’s organizing a recital on the sea this time. The elders will be on a cruise, while the younger generation will be on yachts at our family’s private beach!”“Oh, that’s very thoughtful!” Joe said with a smile, “Please ask Mrs. Bayer to rest assured. We’ll be there on the dot!”
“Mr. Irwin, you’ve presented halfway through. Do you want to go back and continue…”“No need.” Rowan waved a hand.He was out anyway and was free now. He might as well go take a look at the vet.Charlie swiftly took him to a famous veterinary hospital nearby. Just as the car stopped at the entrance, he saw Cordelia walking with a fat cat carefully.Rowan wanted to follow her inside but paused and thought about it. He then asked Charlie to buy a Siamese cat at the nearby pet shop. He had to have some pet to enter the veterinary hospital, or it would be too strange.Charlie did as told. Rowan was well respected in Southeast Aciatic, and no one dared stop him, no matter where he went. Now, though, he had to enter a veterinary hospital depending on a cat. Charlie found it kind of funny.When Cordelia lined up to wait, holding Ginger, Rowan sat close to her quietly. He waited for a bit and slowly inched closer to her when he saw that there was no one beside her. He watched her discr