Chapter 316


    Matthew’s eyes widened in disbelief.


    “Looks like it’s useless to you, whether it’s taking the subsidiary from you or dismissing you!” Liam


    looked at him coldly. “You don’t have toe to thepany anymore, then! The projects you have


    are to be distributed to the Hamerton kids!”


    “Zephyr, make arrangements for it. Those who take over must have a virtuous character. No more


    blunders!”


    “Mm, I understand.” Zephyr smiled as he already had a n in his mind.


    He had a lot of peers in the family. His elder cousins were mature and steady people who were


    trustworthy.


    “As for the western suburbsnd…” Liam thought about it. “Zephyr, take full charge. Make sure


    nothing goes wrong.”


    “Alright.”


    Zephyr wore a small smile.


    He managed to dismiss Matthew from work in the board meetingst time with a few words, and


    now, with the same brief words, he kicked the man out of the project.


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    It was like an obstacle removed for him, but the Tanners were still around.


    Zephyr said with a low tone, “Grandpa, since Uncle Matthew isn’t involved now, then the Tanners…”


    “The Tanners have been our best partners.” Liam looked at him.


    “Zephyr, I understand what you’re thinking.” Liam’s gaze was cryptic. “I’m not forcing you to marry


    Nelly, but you can’t just stay fixed on Cordelia alone!”


    “Grandpa—”


    “Alright, I’m tired.” Liam waved his hand and got up with his cane. “I do not wish to talk about this


    further.


    “Work well with Nelly.” He turned back and said at the door, “Maybe you’ll realize that a woman like


    Cordelia isn’t the best for you!”


    …


    During the weekend, Cordelia and Zephyr took their mothers out.


    It was cool and breezy, and the sky was clear blue with cotton-like drifting clouds. The sun


    showered its warmth on the world, and the sea glittered. The scenery was beautiful.


    They had wanted to go hiking but ultimately roamed around the city under the two mothers’


    insistence.


    The city area of Centrolis wasrge, but it did not feel like a trip. It felt more like they were shopping.


    Cordelia gloomily rested her head against the car window, and Zephyr pulled her shoulder to let her


    lean against him upon noticing her slightly disappointed look.


    “The window’s cold and hard. It’s notfortable,” he said in a low voice.


    Cordelia looked up at him with a smile.


    Their mothers’ chatter and giggles came from the front.


    “Let’s drop them offter, and I’ll take you somewhere!” Zephyr chortled next to Cordelia’s ear.


    “No.” Cordelia shook her head. “We’re out today to spend time with them. What’s the meaning of it if


    we leave first?”


    “But…”


    “We’ve got to go all the way if we’re doing this,” Cordelia said seriously. “It’s nice to roam around


    with them. They might buy us something nice!”


    “Something nice?” Zephyr asked with a chuckle, “Why didn’t I realize that you were a little money


    grubber in the past?”


    “You’ll know in the future!” Cordelia’s eyes were beaming in crescents. “I’m also a miser! I think the


    cutest thing in this world is my money!”


    Zephyr red immediately. “What about me?”


    “You…” Cordelia stuck her tongue out. The way she looked when she was unable to answer was


    endearing.


    It felt like a kitty was scratching Zephyr’s heart. He could not help getting closer to her with a sense


    of tension, speaking hoarsely next to her ear. “Which one’s cuter between me and money?”


    Cordelia smiled without a word.


    The atmosphere began to heat up… Cordelia blushed and leaned back a little only for Zephyr to


    push in closer with his muscr chest.


    “Tell me!” Zephyr’s eyes were smiling. “Which one’s cuter?”


    Before he got an answer, his head was thwacked by Janine.


    “What’s wrong with you? Why ask a dumb question like this? Of course it’s money!”


    Zephyr was rendered speechless.


    Robert drove steadily and caught his employer’s empty look from the rearview mirror. It seemed that


    he often wore this expression ever since Cordelia learned about his identity.


    It seemed about right, though. Each time they tried to be more intimate, there were always


    interruptions—an emergency brake or Janine’s p…


    Robert could not helpughing as he thought about it, and his foot stomped on the brake, causing


    the car to jolt.


    “Sorry! I’m sorry!” He was horrified. “Are you all okay?”


    Janine looked at him, befuddled. “No, but I remember you used to drive well, didn’t you? What’s


    gotten into you now?”


    Robert chuckled awkwardly.


    As the car door opened and they got out, Cordelia realized they stood before a lofty well-designed


    mansion. It was in an excellent spot of quietness despite the bustling city center.


    Janine and X looked at them with a beam.


    Josiah then came out of the mansion area and nearly gave Zephyr a bear hug when he saw him.


    “Z! A grand wee to you and sis-inw for choosing Royal Manor!” Josiah was rarely this


    serious with a suit and tie. “This will be your home from now on!”


    Cordelia was stunned and looked at X. “Mom, this is—”


    “Cordelia, this is a gift from both your mothers to you!” Josiah said with a grin.


    “Yea, Cordelia.” X held Cordelia’s hand and looked at her lovingly. “I’ve discussed it with Janine


    and think that you both should have your own space.”


    “It’s not too nice to stay in Zen Residence,” said Janine. “After all, you haven’t officially married into


    the Hamertons. And the ce is full of rules. It’s torture. I’m worried that you won’t adapt to it so


    soon.


    “So we chose here! This ce is an exclusive mansion residential area that the Bayers developed.


    The facilities are absolutely marvelous!”


    “The service is great too!” Josiah stood between them. “I’m your exclusive butler from now on. Just


    come to me if you need anything!”


    Cordelia giggled while Zephyr wrapped an arm around her and gave Josiah a dirty look.


    “Z! Don’t look down on me! I’m in serious work mode now!”


    Zephyr smiled and looked at his mother in approval.


    She hade back to Centrolis for so long and was arguing with him all the time. This was the only


    thing that sat easily with him. He just did not know if Cordelia was happy with this.


    He was a little worried and looked at her. Cordelia was blushing a little as she looked down and


    fidgeted with the hem of her clothes.


    He knew that she was nervous. She had a traditional mind and might not ept this, but she had


    long been his!


    Zephyr looked at her, feeling a little emotional. “Cordelia, will you start a new life with me?”