Chapter 258


    It was a year ago.


    “Didn’t you say you wanted to go back to when it first started?” Cordelia said softly, “This timest


    year, it’s when we got married.”


    That was their first meeting. Cordelia hade to that small cabin in the pouring rain, her white


    wedding dress stained with soil. The old folks in the vige had said that people who got married in


    such weather would not end up happy, but both of them were the happiest.


    Zephyr was moved. He inched slowly toward the bed and saw Cordelia’s fair hand that was outside


    of the nket.


    He held it while Cordelia pulled it back but gave up the struggle when she could not fight the man’s


    strength, allowing him to hold it.


    Zephyr’s palm was warm and big, giving her an exceptional sense of security.


    His husky voice came from the dark. “Since we’ve gone back to a year ago, let’s get to know each


    other again.


    “I’m Zephyr Hamerton. So, my family’s kind of rich, but I’m not really ambitious. I just want to stay


    with my wife and let her take care of me forever.


    “Darling,” he said with an affectionate smile. “I don’t want to work. Take care of me when we’re back


    to Centrolis too, okay?”


    Cordelia was silent, but her eyes felt hot. She felt like crying, but the smile on her face bloomed like


    a ripple. A voice in her had been shouting, ‘Okay! I’ll take care of you. I’ll take care of you even if


    you don’t go to work.


    ‘I’ll take care of you forever.’


    Cordelia giggled as a drop of tear slid down her cheek.


    …


    Prior to their departure, Linda hugged Cordelia tightly, reluctant to let go.


    Both of them had stuck to each other since they were school girls, their rtionship closer than real


    sisters''. Now that Cordelia was leaving, Linda felt empty. Her eyes were still red when they got to


    the airport.


    “You’ve got to take good care of yourself when you’re there!” Linda held Cordelia’s hands and


    whispered in her ear, “Don’t be afraid of troubling Zephyr. You were husband and wife for one year.


    And he looks like he can’t wait to do things for you!”


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    “Mm, I know.” Cordelia chuckled. “You don’t have to worry about me!”


    “How could I not!? Sigh, it’s futile telling you. You won’t go to Zephyr if something does happen


    anyway! Cordelia, don’t be silly! He was lying to you for a year. He should do it even if he’s to get


    the moon and stars for you!”


    Cordelia giggled and held Linda’s hands tightly, reluctance and longing in her eyes.


    “You should be nicer to Nichs too. You’ve been together for so long. It’s about time you consider


    marriage! I’lle back when you have your wedding!”


    “Yes, yes, that’s right!” Nichs heard it and ran to them. “See, Linda? I told you Cordelia’s the most


    sensible and understanding! Heh!”


    “When did you say that?” Linda looked at him with a disdainful frown.


    “Uh… just now!” Nichs grinned obsequiously and hugged Linda. “Sweetheart, I know you’re


    reluctant to part with your best friend. I am, too. Why don’t you leave your job? Let’s move to


    Centrolis too!”


    “What are you going to do there?” Linda chuckled. “Build your gang there? The ones in Centrolis


    will gobble you up!”


    “It’s actually a good idea.” Zephyr eyed Nichs, and both of them went off to one side. Zephyr


    lowered his voice to tell him, “Part of your businesses can be transferred to Centrolis and


    transformed into legal ones. I’ve informed the relevant people in Centrolis. You cane at any


    time you want.”


    “Really?” Nichs’ eyes shone.


    Zephyr nodded with a smile.


    “But it can’t be hurried. The procedures are a lot. You have to do it step by step. Ask Frederic if you


    don’t understand something. He’s awyer, so he’ll be able to give you the most appropriate


    solution.”


    “Mm!” Nichs shot him a grateful look.


    Although they were often shooting jabs at each other, none of them cked when it came to doing


    something for each other at critical times.


    Zephyr smiled and told him in a whisper, “Hide some personal cash if you can when your


    businesses all turn legal.”


    “Hmm?” Nichs furrowed his brows.


    Zephyr patted him and spoke wisely. “So you will have the money for a pack of cigarettes!”


    Nichs’ face fell. That matter was not going to be forgotten, was it!?


    Zephyr held back hisugh. “Don’t worry. I’ll keep it a secret for you. I won’t tell Linda, ever!”


    “Zephyr Hamerton!” Nichs said through gritted teeth, “Get your *ss on the ne. Scram!”