“Yeah, I’ve never heard of it either!” said Frederic, “Mr. and Mrs. Tanner have always told the public that Nelly Tanner’s their only daughter!”“If Kelly was really dead, how could she possibly send me a message to save her?”Josiah stumbled back, not daring to think further. He was never a believer of supernatural talks but not believing in it did not mean that it did not exist.Was it such a coincidence that he had run into one?“Z…” Josiah panicked. “It’s not some kind of unsolved murder, is it? Did Kelly… die a wrongful death?”Zephyr sighed and looked at Josiah again like he had failed him. How could there be something like that in the world? It was ridiculous!“Josiah, come on! When are you going to actually use your brain?!” Zephyr frowned. “You believe what Nelly Tanner says?”Josiah stared with his big, innocent eyes at a loss.“Let me ask you. Do you know how many illegitimate kids the rich all over the world have?”Josiah shook his head numbly.“So we don’t know i
Frederic grinned as well. “Mm, I can attest to this!”Zephyr coughed. “We’re talking about Josiah here. Why am I pulled into this!?“Since you’re determined to protect her, you have to find out everything.” He patted Josiah’s shoulder. “A man has to have the shoulders for responsibilities!”“Mm, got it, Z!”“After recovering the data from the yacht, check the location the message was sent from, and plan it out. Meanwhile, get someone to keep an eye on the Tanners, especially Nelly!”Zephyr raised his brows with a smirk. “I think you’ll definitely get unexpected results there!”…Cordelia went to the hospital with Linda for her pregnancy check, and everything went smoothly.The baby was almost five months, and Linda had a small bump, looking plump and radiant. The doctor also said that she could be a medical example with her excellent indicators.The two of them sat outside the hospital for some time after the checkup.The fall meant that it was cool with a gentle sun that toa
Cordelia held Linda’s hand and wrapped an arm around her shoulders.Linda’s life after marriage was blissful, actually. Nicholas personally cooked all three meals per day and prioritized her no matter how busy he was with the company.Being pregnant, Linda always had the weirdest cravings, but Nicholas would go around Centrolis to buy what she wanted, even when it was in the middle of the night.Perhaps it was because she had been too blissful that she could not take a single speck of flaw…Cordelia patted her back and convinced her softly. “Nicholas isn’t that kind of person. You have to think less of it and recall how good he’s been to you!“Don’t forget he had been wearing that ring since back then! How could such a devoted person have a change of heart?”Linda was quiet for some time before she nodded lightly.“He inevitably has to socialize in this industry,” Cordelia said softly. “You both have gone through so much. It’s impossible that you don’t have this level of trust.”
Mandy moved forward after that, with Nelly staying close behind her.Linda watched them and scoffed. “That’s Nelly Tanner? Hah, if I didn’t have a baby in me now, I’d really want to vent for you!”“I’m not such a pushover yet!” Cordelia smiled. “Don’t worry. She won’t get to bully me!”“Right. You have Zephyr with you. Who’d dare bully you?” Linda chuckled as well and suddenly asked thoughtfully, “Does Nelly look like her father?”“Why the question?”“I just think that she isn’t like Mrs. Tanner at all, not even in terms of their vibe!”Cordelia paused. She had never paid attention to this before.Linda had spent years learning sketching and oil painting, and she was the best at drawing portraits. Whenever she looked at people, she liked observing their facial shapes, lines, and stuff.“Linda, are you itching to draw again?”Linda giggled.“I shall send you home sooner then. You still have the whole afternoon. Draw to your heart’s content!”…Like a fragile piece of paper,
The police arrived at the scene of the accident shortly and pulled up the barricade tape.The front car was a luxury car with a high-security factor, so only two of its lights were shattered, and the back sank in a little.The back car, which was a van, was completely out of shape. The front was basically crushed as its engine smoked.“Linda, how are you feeling?” Cordelia’s face was pale from the shock.She thought her driving skill was decent and followed the traffic rules. Somehow, she was tailed while driving and could not even step on the brake in time when she was rammed, skidding dozens of meters away from the collision.It was fortunate that Linda had been hugging a pillow in the car, so her belly was not hurt with the cushion blocking.The ambulance came, and the paramedics hurriedly carried the two people in the van behind them out.The police came over and knocked on their window to ask about their state. Seeing that they were alright, they were asked to do a checkup
Cordelia was right. To the outside world, Kelly barely existed. Why would someone specifically abduct her?Cordelia pressed her lips together and said softly, “Zephyr, it’s strange. I think Nelly definitely has something to do with it.“It’s not that I have prejudice toward her or I’m picking on her. But think about it, a kidnapper didn’t want a known Tanner heiress but went through all that trouble for a Tanner heiress no one even knows about. Is it really about the money?”Cordelia paused and added, “If it’s for money, it’s not Kelly that should be abducted. If it's not for money, then… then what is it for?”“To get rid of her!” Zephyr said abruptly.Cordelia felt chills creep up.“Maybe my guess is wrong…”“Whether it’s right or wrong, nothing must be overlooked.” Zephyr held her shoulders and ran a thumb over her face.He smiled and felt proud looking at the girl who looked soft but was tough and smart.He took her back to the room hand in hand and called Robert before the
Cordelia and Zephyr exchanged a look and immediately noticed what was wrong. “Heh, Zephyr, Josiah.” Joe forced a smile as he looked at them. “It’s late. It’s best that you go home. Thank you for your concern for Kelly. Josiah, especially…”Zephyr stepped forward with an impassive cryptic gaze. “Uncle Tanner, why isn’t the big sister around when something so big has happened to the little sister?”Joe was startled and stayed quiet.Zephyr smirked and already had a guess.After he left the hospital, he asked Robert to investigate the driver. Whatever method is used, he must spill the truth.Zephyr started the car after that while Cordelia was sleepy, leaning against the car window. He shifted her by her shoulders and draped his jacket over her. He then told her softly, “Ms. Cordelia, you have a contract to sign tomorrow. Don’t forget about it.”Cordelia tossed around and pried her eyes open to smile at Zephyr. His deep and husky voice was endlessly loving, drowning her in it.Sh
Rowan was taken aback. ‘Did Zephyr lose his memory? He does not look like it, judging by how he was all over Cordelia earlier.’He smiled at Cordelia. “Who has amnesia?”“It’s my friend…” Cordelia contemplated and said, “To be precise, it’s not exactly a friend. It’s someone my friend likes.“She’s the Tanners’ other heiress, Kelly Tanner.”“Oh?” Rowan creased his brows.This was heated news previously, and he had heard about it but just did not care enough. He did not care about anything that had nothing to do with Cordelia—what was more, this was the Tanners. Nelly Tanner already repulsed him!He advised, “Cordelia, why are you close to the Tanners? It’s their business whether they have another daughter. Why would you be concerned?”“I’m not close to them. It’s that… this Ms. Kelly is really someone my friend likes. I want to help them!”Cordelia’s voice was sweet. “Uncle Irwin, the Tanners aren’t that bad. Mrs. Tanner is reasonable and clear with what and who she likes and h