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
Rowan paused. His throat felt choked up, and his gaze turned sorrowful.Cordelia thought that she had triggered something sad and felt guilty. She quickly diverted the topic. “Sir, your cat looks quite well. It doesn’t look like it’s sick!”“Oh…” Rowan recovered and plastered on a smile. “It… isn’t feeling too well these days either. I think it’s better to check it out.”“But this line is really long.” Cordelia sighed.The veterinary hospital was not big, but the cats and dogs were hard to control. They could not speak and could only cry their discomfort out. Even an experienced vet would take some time with each pet.“It’s not your turn yet.” Rowan smiled. “Why don’t I take a look at your cat?”Cordelia was surprised. “You’re a vet?”“I’m a doctor.”She smiled. “Sir, you treat humans, but you can treat animals too?”Rowan refused to miss this chance to interact with her, so he insisted. “Theoretically, you grasp a concept in medicine, and you’re able to comprehend the rest. I
A large cruise sailed along the Bayers’ private sea area.Melodic piano music resonated across the beach, and even the seagulls danced along.Rowan was one of the invited guests. He stood at the deck and sipped on his champagne, knowing full well why the Bayers had invited him. It was for the joint hospital project.He smirked and finished the champagne to turn back to the restroom on the cruise.He suddenly heard a deep and mocking voice as he rested with his eyes closed on the couch.“Mr. Irwin, you didn’t bring your Siamese cat along?”Rowan’s eyes flew open abruptly.Zephyr stood before him with a mocking smile on his icy face. He looked at him coldly. “Mr. Irwin, have you been fine?”Rowan took a deep breath.“Mr. Zephyr.” He got up and smiled.As both of them stood across each other, Zephyr’s icy gaze turned vicious as he took a sudden step forward to force Rowan to the wall.If he had not rushed to the veterinary hospital in time that day, who knew what the sly fox
Zephyr paused and narrowed his eyes at Rowan.“Why are you fretting about whether I keep her company or not?”“You—”“Aren’t you poking your nose into business that’s not yours, Mr. Irwin?” Zephyr’s tone hardened as his eyes gleamed coldly.What surprised him, however, was that Rowan’s expression dimmed, and a wash of dejection flashed across his face.“Yeah, I shouldn’t be caring so much.” Rowan muttered to himself and chuckled rather self-deprecatingly as he walked out, “Who am I to…”Zephyr watched him leave with a confused face.What did the sly old fox want? Whatever it was, he must not get close to Cordelia.Zephyr left the room briskly.The recital at the deck had come to a close. The guests were clinking glasses, and it was merry.Cordelia stood at the bow, away from the crowd, as she watched them with a smile.“Cordelia, why are you here alone?” Josiah jogged over giddily and passed her a glass of wine.“Z’s not keeping you company?”“I called him just now. He’ll
Zephyr glared at Rowan and protected Cordelia instinctively.Cordelia looked at him and then looked at Rowan, “Zen, do you know him?”“Yes,” said Rowan.“No,” said Zephyr.Cordelia was rendered speechless.She paused. Seeing that Zephyr looked grim while Rowan had a cryptic look on his face, she guessed there might be a feud between them in the past.However, no matter what, they should not stir things up at the Bayers’ event.Cordelia locked her fingers with Zephyr’s and looked at him gently. Her smile was magical, as it could calm him down instantly.“This is the chairman of Southeast Aciatic Medical Association, Rowan Irwin. He’s also the head of Irwin Pharmaceuticals.” Zephyr gave a simple introduction.Cordelia’s eyes moved.She was unsure if it was because she had heard a lot about Southeast Aciatic lately, but a strange feeling surged inside of her.“The Bayers are eager to collaborate with him, so they invited him to the event,” said Zephyr.She nodded and smiled co
As Rowan followed behind them, he was sulking. He was eager to poke Zephyr with a needle when he saw him touching Cordelia sometimes.However, he thought about it, and he would prefer to see them loving each other.He smiled.In the end, he decided to stop being their third wheel. Just when he turned around to get the attendant to show him out, he suddenly noticed two secretive shadows flash by.“Who is it?” he shouted.The two people ran toward the cockpit quickly. Having a bad feeling, Rowan chased after them.There seemed to be some commotion when he arrived at the cockpit.“Anybody here?” His heart sank. He stepped forward to knock on the door.In the few seconds when he fell silent, ocean waves were the only thing he could hear.A loud noise suddenly echoed. He dodged immediately. The two people who rushed out of the cockpit aimed their guns at him.His heart jolted.They were Matthew’s men!One of them said to him coldly, “Mr. Irwin, whatever is happening here has not
“I know even if you don’t tell me. After all, only a few people in the world want me dead!”That man’s face was pale as he revealed a sly grin. “Hah, Mr. Z, you want to know who sent me here?”He lifted his bloody finger and pointed at Rowan.“What nonsense!” Rowan was enraged. “You’re Matthew’s man!”That man smiled and crawled to the side with his wounded body. He leaped and soon disappeared into the ocean.Cordelia was still shocked. She walked over while shaking.Zephyr hugged her tightly.“W-What exactly happened?”The blood stains on the deck were terrifying, and it was the same for the wounds on Rowan’s face.Rowan sighed. “They’re Matthew’s men. I’ve seen them before. But I don’t know how they managed to sneak in and get onto the yacht.“When I saw them, they had just walked out of the cockpit—”Rowan suddenly recalled something as he spoke to this point. He panicked.“Perhaps they changed the route in the cockpit!”Cordelia and Zephyr looked around.Indeed, the y