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
Ava was stunned.When she locked eyes with Cordelia, she felt her heart skipping a beat.Cordelia’s eyes were not the soft, gentle eyes that she remembered. Instead, there was a sharpness in them. Meanwhile, there was a complicated expression on her smile.Her expression… was ridiculously similar to Zephyr’s!Ava calmed herself down and showed a plastic smile. “Who else am I calling? How many cousins-in-law do I have?”“I heard that you’re the Head of Administration now?” Cordelia smiled calmly.Ava paused and nodded.“A company’s administration is a vital functional department. As the head, you should lead the rules and regulations in the company.“This is an office. You’re not at home.” Cordelia looked at her. “Don’t you think you’re rude to call me that?”“You…”Ava clenched her fists.Although she was unwilling, she could not say anything.After all, everything that Cordelia had said made sense. She did not expect she would be harping on that.She would usually call Janine aunt in
“I’m talking to you!” Cordelia sounded more serious now. “Who set up the meeting room?”Ava looked like she was gloating. “I don’t know!”“Since you don’t, please put my placement card where it should be!”Cordelia was firm, and she spoke fluent Chaisene.The locals who attended fell silent. They realized what was happening now.Ava could not take the humiliation, but she was persistent. “Miss, it is long past the meeting time. Don’t tell me you’re persisting on such a small thing? The people here take punctuality very seriously! It’s rude for you to keep dragging it. They’ll think that you don’t want to work with them!”“That’s right, they take punctuality seriously and have their rules.” Cordelia scoffed, “But this is the Baker Group. This is the project I’m leading! In the meeting I host, my rules will be the rules!”Her fluent Chaisene was clear. Her voice was soft, but she blew everyone away.The people said nothing. The representatives that were impatient before returned to their
Ava stopped for some time, but she then shifted her attention to Trinity.Cordelia no longer received her constant messages now. Trinity, instead, was on the receiving end of her harassment every day.It was a sunny weekend today. Cordelia was comfortably basking in the sun on the recliner in the yard when she heard the doorbell ringing hastily.The butler went to open the door, and Trinity barged in with disheveled hair and dark eye circles.“Gah, Cordelia, I beg you. Exorcize that devil, will you? Take her away!”Cordelia giggled and yanked Trinity over to sit with her.Trinity then showed the various texts and emails Ava had sent Trinity these days. Other than the usual motivational quotes and messages, there were countless photos—sexy photos, barefaced photos, no-makeup makeup photos, glamorous makeup photos, casual daily photos—from all angles.The scariest one had to be the one she had sent last night. It was a close-up photo of her.Cordelia was having a yogurt drink and
Cordelia’s heart stopped as she wrapped an arm around Trinity’s shoulder.Zephyr followed the police officer to the first floor underground. Cordelia and Trinity followed them slowly. Their feet felt as if they were made of lead, and each step was immensely heavy.The police officer sighed and told Zephyr, “You should do it. The pregnant woman shouldn’t go in.”Zephyr nodded and turned to Cordelia. “Wait here. I’ll be out soon.”Trinity’s eyes dimmed as she stayed close behind him.They arrived at the basement going down the stairs. It was a dim and narrow space.The police officer unlocked the door, and the man lying inside was covered with a white cloth. The fluorescent light that illuminated the space was bone-chilling.Trinity stayed by the door, unable to take a step forward as if she was sucked dry of her energy.The police officer raised a hand to gesture. “Mr. Hamerton, please identify him.”Zephyr pushed himself and slowly made his way to the corpse. With shaky hands,