The second half of the match began.Zephyr’s appearance on the field stirred a small climax. When he was passed the ball, he went in for it and scored a goal after getting through the rival defender.The spectators erupted into a cheer, and Cordelia could not help standing up and cheering as well.Zephyr took off his jersey and swung it in his hand, showing his muscular upper body that oozed masculinity.“Ahh!”The few socialites next to Cordelia had completely lost their ladylike image.When she turned to look at them, the women’s eyes were glowing predatorily like they were going to rush into the field and devour Zephyr. She looked farther and saw the female fans in short skirts on the stage dancing in a frenzy.“Hey!” Her shoulder was suddenly tapped. “Did you see? Did you see it? Mr. Hamerton’s amazing!”“Yeah! He’s even doing better than the star players!”“Ah, he’s gone into their goal area with the ball again!”Cordelia bit her lips. She was smiling while listening to
“It didn’t hurt at all.“But…”Zephyr’s family was strict. Be it the Hamertons or Bakers, they prohibited their children from getting tattoos on their bodies.“But it’s on my chest. It’s fine.” He continued gently. “I’ll only keep my heart for the only one.“So, Cordelia…“No matter the time or what happens, your name will be carved on my heart.“I only have you in my heart.”He held her face and gave her a deep kiss.There were fireworks in the sky behind them. Each of them was a sparkly heart.The sparks lit up Cordelia’s beautiful face. She closed her eyes softly while hugging and kissing him. A tear dropped from the corner of her eye.…Ava’s hand that was holding her phone could not stop shaking.She was watching the live stream of the friendly match. She was shaking from the rage, and her face had turned pale.Subsequently, she lifted her arm to toss her phone. Hannah grabbed her wrist.“Hey! What are you doing!? Your phone is expensive. What if you broke it?”“Mom
Hannah’s expression changed. She was stunned for over ten seconds.“Madam? Madam! Are you there?”Hannah took a deep breath in and asked shakily. “W-What did you say? The order is mine! I spoke to a few major brands. Signing the contract is the last step! How is it possible that Zephyr took it?”“Yeah, I thought it was strange too!” The secretary said, feeling annoyed, “But I just heard that the major brands signed a contract with Mr. Z. Also…”“What else?”“Someone seems to have gifted the order to him!”“What!?”Hannah lost her grip, and her phone fell onto the floor. The screen broke.“What’s up, mom?”As soon as Ava said that, Noah walked from the balcony in a carefree manner. He held the bird cage in one hand while playing with a beeswax bracelet in the other.“What’s wrong, Hannah?”“Dad!” Ava immediately asked for help. “Someone took mom’s fashion week’s order!”“Order?” He frowned before coming to a realization. “Oh, the International Fashion Week’s order?”“That’s right!”“Hah
“Mom asked you to leave. Did you not hear her?” Ava was enraged. She went forward directly and pushed him.“Get out, you retarded fool!”Noah was stunned. It felt as if a loud noise exploded in his ears. He felt a throbbing pain in his heart.He had no idea what he had done wrong.It was them who were rude to him first. So what if he took revenge?However, now… his wife blamed him, and his daughter yelled at him. He was like an unnecessary person in the family.His eyes turned red, and his clenched fists were shaking. He only turned around slowly after a long time and staggered back to his room.“Mom, what do we do now?” Ava asked in a panic.Hannah forced herself to calm down.Almost everyone knew about the order. Everyone in the industry knew that she was taking over the project.Now that Zephyr had taken it away from her, where would she place her dignity?However, if she could collaborate with him… she would still have a share of the order.She thought and instructed, “Ava, prepare
Cordelia thought to herself and instantly figured out who was coming.“Is she not giving up?”Zephyr chucked. “What do you think?”She raised her eyebrows and showed a helpless look.It made sense. Hannah was divorced with a kid, yet she had managed to marry into the Bakers. She would not be where she was today if she gave up easily.Cordelia nodded and said, while touching Zephyr’s face, “Then I’ll take a nap. I’ll let Superman Mr. Z handle everything here!”He smiled and said, “Ma’am, yes, ma’am.”Everything went as he expected.Just when Cordelia returned to her room, the doorbell rang. Soon, the butler came to report.“Sir, Mrs. Hannah and Miss Ava are here. Do you want to see them?”Zephyr looked up and smiled.They had been waiting in the living room downstairs.When he went downstairs, he saw the panic, restlessness, and worry on their faces. They had even brought gifts. It was a whole set of diamond necklaces and a couple of international limited edition bags.Seeing that Ava l
“We don't talk about family in business.“If you want to talk about family with me now, it’s a big taboo, aunt!”Hannah bit her lip.Although Zephyr was a junior, she was scared of his overbearing charisma.“Zen…” She began to reason with emotions. “You know your uncle is a kid!“Can you believe what kids say? He gave you the order today. Maybe, he’ll take it back when his mood gets better tomorrow! Hah, can you not give it to him if he asks for it back? Zen, you’ll be the one who will be embarrassed by then!”“Oh?” Zephyr had a plastic smile on his face. “So, you care about my dignity now?”“Of course!”“To you, my uncle is retarded?”“Well…”Hannah dared to say nonsense. After all, she insisted on marrying him back then, saying that he was her only love in this life.“Ha, aunt.” Zephyr got up and put his hands in his pocket casually. His carefree expression turned cold and sarcastic.“Although he’s slow, he’s definitely not dumb, even more so not a fickle-minded person. I’m afraid yo
Hannah calmed down and faked a cough. She walked forward and said slowly.“Zen, we’re family, after all. It’d be terrible if we had a falling-out.“No matter what, the order… will not fall into outsiders’ hands! I see that you’re quite busy, so why don’t we collaborate? We’ll share the profit 50/50. I guarantee that you’ll have no loss!”Zephyr squinted and chuckled at her with a cryptic look.“Your solution isn’t bad, aunt.”Hannah’s eyes lit up. She looked happy.“But I don’t agree with 50/50!” he said coldly.She thought about it and faked a chuckle.Since they were going to share it, it proved that she could turn things around.“Then tell me, Zen…”“You can participate in this project but not collaborate. We have a person in charge. All you guys have to do is work for her.”“What did you say?!” Her eyes almost popped out.Zephyr smiled. “I said, you have to work if you want in to this project. Otherwise, end of discussion!”…Hannah and Ava staggered out of the door.Their faces we
How capable could a pregnant woman be? It would be a piece of cake to catch her mistake!Ava calmed down and chuckled. “That’s right, mom. We have time! Do you think everything will always go her way?”“What are you trying to do?” Hannah raised her eyebrows. “Ava, don’t stir anything with her at this time. Do you hear me? The more you show your obedience, the lower Zephyr and Cordelia’s guard against you will be. Then—”“Okay, I know!” Ava interrupted her.Her mother had always been too cautious.However, she did not think the same.If she did not show Cordelia her power from the beginning, her life would be tough!…A few days later, Cordelia arrived on time at the Baker Group’s top-floor meeting room.It was the regular meeting for the clothing project. At the same time, it was a meet-and-greet with the entire team.She was pumped up when she thought about how busy she would be in the next few months. She could not help but smile instinctively as she caressed her belly. Her baby felt
"Only Morpheus and Sephy aren't like that. They respect and understand me. Sephy told me once, 'One's appearance doesn't indicate anything. A clean heart is what truly matters!'"Rebecca chuckled dismissively."You're a psychologist, yet you fail to grasp this," Wynn said coldly. "Actually, I pity you. You could have stepped out, yet you insist on dwelling on the trivialities."Morpheus has psychological barriers, a consequence of returning from the battlefield. No one has cured his PTSD except Sephy... It shows that a true psychologist is never just a title."What truly heals everything is love!"-One particular morning a year later, sunlight streamed through sheer cream curtains onto the floor.Persephone was sound asleep when she suddenly felt something pressing down on her... Then, Morpheus' strong arms wrapped around her slender waist. She drowsily opened her eyes to find him sealing her lips with heated kisses.Over the year, his kissing skills had improved, and Persepho
With Morpheus' involvement, the police didn't slack off and quickly found Rebecca.That day, Rebecca was preparing to escape from a small port. The boat she had found was an illegally operating one.As she was about to board, piercing sirens sounded nearby.The boat owner, enraged upon hearing the sirens, grabbed Rebecca by her hair and pushed her into the water.Rebecca screamed for help, but he roared, "I didn't expect you to be sent by the cops!""I'm not..." Rebecca choked on water. "Sir, let's leave now. Your boat is fast. As long as we reach the open sea, no one will catch you!""Dream on!" The boat owner wanted to strangle her. "Do you not understand? These sirens are from the royal guards! Who did you bitch provoke?"Rebecca was dumbfounded. Being a foreigner, she naturally didn't understand the local affairs in the Southeast Aciatic region.The police and royal guards quickly caught up, armed, and surrounded them.Rebecca turned pale and trembled all over, her gaze gr
"You had no choice on the battlefield."Persephone looked at him with her crystal eyes. There was a magical power in them. Even if a devil was tearing him apart, her eyes would always bring him back to light.She smiled and caressed his cheek. "Though you killed your father, you saved the country.""Do you really… think so?"She nodded. "You're not at fault. He was the one who made a mistake. You were just fulfilling your job as a general to protect the country."But I also understand that he's your father who brought you up, after all. You guys must have had happy days before that happened, right?"Morpheus held his head low in silence."You did well as the protector of the country," she said softly. "But as a son, you can secretly pay homage to him."Persephone held his hand. "Reconcile with your father, Morpheus. You'll also reconcile with yourself by doing that, okay?"He was stunned for a long time and felt a lump in his throat.-Morpheus stayed with Persephone in the
"No way!" Christopher smirked, glancing at Morpheus. "To him, you're his only princess! I just got lucky for the princess carry, thanks to you!""Yeah, at least you're self-aware!" Persephone nodded, rubbing her chin."We've known each other for so long! What kind of person do you think I am?" Christopher laughed. "I can be a bit shameless at times, but..."But upon learning that the one she loved was the unbeatable god of war, he willingly stepped back, offering his blessings with a smile."Okay, okay. You two stop crowding around me!" Christopher waved his hand. "Sephy needs more rest, and I'd like to get some more sleep, too! Once we heal, let's go out and have some fun together!""You're still thinking about fun?" Morpheus' deep voice intervened with a wry smile. "With the factory explosion incident, the royal family is furious and will thoroughly investigate it. Many people will probably be coming to talk to you both in the next few days. After all, you two are the most direc
"Let's get out first!""Hey, wait..." Persephone pointed to the other side.In moments of life and death, it wasn't appropriate to laugh, but Morpheus still chuckled. The young Prince Christopher was sprawled on the floor in a very ridiculous pose, and they almost forgot about him!"Don't worry," Morpheus whispered. "I won't let anything happen to him."He had Persephone cling to his back and then carried Christopher.Christopher was a tall fellow, so it took some effort to carry them both to a safe place.Fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars rushed in. Their sirens pierced the sky, startling a flock of birds.The fire was soon extinguished, and Persephone and Christopher received timely treatment. Luckily, their burns weren't too severe, and even more fortunately, their faces were unharmed.When Christopher woke up, he felt bandages wrapped around his head, and his skin had a burning sensation. His heart sank, and he was almost on the verge of tears."Tell me the truth! A
There was fire everywhere. Flames rushed toward Persephone like menacing dragons. Her consciousness grew increasingly blurred, but the searing pain coursing through her body became clearer. She struggled to get up, the agony almost unbearable.Despite several attempts, it was futile...Something was pinning her feet down, and stones kept falling on her. She couldn't even muster a shout.Many images flashed through her mind in that fleeting moment, each frame featuring Morpheus' face…She remembered the times they had spent together in Flinge, how he had initially distanced himself from her, then later had exerted every effort to protect her. She recalled how he would gently ruffle her hair and call her "silly goose"..."Morpheus, I'm afraid I might have to go first..."The fire grew fiercer, explosions resonated continuously, and she could no longer hold on.Christopher, who was nearby, wasn't any better.Amidst the roaring flames, he couldn't see anything clearly, only pulling
"No need, you can go back first." Morpheus glanced at him. "I'll wait here for her a little longer.""Prince Christopher wouldn't do anything to Ms. Hamerton...""Alfred, what are you thinking?" Morpheus couldn't help but chuckle. "I know exactly what Christopher is like, but I just want to wait here for Sephy. Christopher mentioned that she'd specifically designed these fireworks for me. Hah! I'm the useless one. I don't even dare to go inside and take a look.""Sir, don't say that.""If I wait here, will it count as accompanying her in her efforts?"Alfred nodded.Morpheus smiled and sent Alfred back. He continued waiting under the tree.The air in Southeast Aciatic was hot and humid. The shade of the banyan tree offered some relief, but it couldn't completely dispel the oppressive heat.Morpheus took a deep breath, about to move elsewhere, when he glimpsed a suspicious figure swiftly darting through the factory's side gate.The security at the side gate was lax, making it e
Christopher struggled to swallow the bite of the sandwich in his mouth for what seemed like ages. He gazed at Persephone, his mind wandering back…He didn't just know Morpheus. He had been close since childhood to the children of the two prominent military families in Southeast Aciatic.Compared to the Harrises, he preferred visiting the Ortons, especially when he got to spend time with Morpheus. He considered Morpheus a friend, a brother even, having engaged in countless mischief together, much to their parents' dismay.In his memory, Morpheus was someone who smiled a lot, radiating warmth and brightness like the Southeast Aciatic sun when he did.However, from the moment Kaiden betrayed the country, Morpheus never smiled again, gradually growing distant from Christopher as well.It wasn't until that evening at the gates of the palace that Christopher felt like it had been a lifetime."I... I don't know him." Christopher forced a smile. "Where would I have met your boyfriend!"
Morpheus wasn't just an ordinary person!Christopher wholeheartedly accepted his defeat to Morpheus."Then... I'd like to invite you to come over to my place for a while as a friend. That's fine, right?"-A few days later, Persephone finally ran into Christopher, who had been missing in action for days, in the classroom."Hey, you finally showed up!" She dashed over, plopping down in the seat beside him and handing him breakfast. "You haven't eaten, right? Let's eat together!"Usually, Christopher would readily accept, but he waved his hands now. "No, no, no!""What's wrong?" Persephone widened her eyes. "This breakfast isn't poisoned!"Christopher awkwardly smiled. "You have a boyfriend, so maybe... we should keep some distance."Persephone burst into laughter. Then she remarked, "Strange... Morpheus was right!""Uh, what?""My boyfriend!" She chuckled. "He made this breakfast. I asked if he could also make a portion for you, and he said sure, just worried you wouldn't tak