Chapter 384


    Mona felt like her calves were going into cramps.


    What she just said came out of rage. It did not even go through a brain-to-mouth filter. Now that she


    calmed down and thought about it, this was not the time, even if she wanted to stand up for Nelly…


    She wondered what Cordelia would do to her. Would she p her?


    Mona looked around instinctively. She was standing in the hallway by the door coincidentally, and a


    surveince camera was nearby. She was relieved.


    If Cordelia daredy a finger on her, she would spread the surveince recording and include a few


    instigating words for her fans to attack this b*tch.


    “What? Have I said it wrong?” Mona regained her haughtiness.


    “How do you think the four major families maintain their status? It’s through marriages and


    exchanging resources, duh!” Mona scoffed.


    “If Mr. Zephyr runs into any sort of difficulty in the future, Nelly can help him, but you’ll only be his


    burden!


    “Ms. Cordelia, what else do you know other than depending on men?”


    Cordelia answered calmly, “Yeah, I depend on Zephyr. And?


    “Some people don’t even get to do that, even if they want to!”


    Mona red at her speechlessly.


    Cordelia fiddled with the nt on her desk nonchntly and smiled. Her big eyes were deep and


    unreadable.


    “I truly have nothing to back me up, but it’s enough that I have Zephyr.


    “As for marrying into his family, do you know what he’s told me?”


    She smiled. “Zephyr says that I don’t have to marry into the Hamertons. He’ll marry into my family!”


    Mona was so shocked that she could not utter a single word.


    “Ms. Adams, how troublesome must it be that you have to worry over our marriage.” Cordelia said


    tly, “But I hope you focus on your job from now on because you won’t have the chance to fret over


    the matters between Zephyr and me!”


    …


    When Zephyr returned home, he saw Cordelia on the couch with Ginger in her arms. He frowned.


    “Why did you let it in?”


    Cordelia ignored him. She knew that the man was a germaphobe and did not usually like furry little


    things like the cat. She always kept an eye out and had never let Ginger into the house.


    Today, however… she was looked down on by Mona, so she suddenly felt like doing things that


    would annoy him.


    It was especially when she thought about what Mona had said. Nelly had the Tanners behind her,


    but what did she have? Nelly would be the one able to help Zephyr when he met a challenge, not


    her.


    Cordelia suddenly felt wronged for no reason. The inferiorityplex thaty deep inside her was


    stirred up again.


    Zephyr noticed that she looked off and sat next to her, trying to wrap an arm around her shoulder.


    He asked softly, “Cordelia, what’s the matter?”


    Cordelia jolted, pried his arm away, and turned around. She ignored him but kept petting Ginger,


    causing the cat to purrfortably with a squint.


    Zephyr clearly felt that something was off. His girl was usually gentle and considerate. She was also


    honest and straightforward with him. Why was she throwing a tantrum today?


    He held his breath and secretly pulled his phone out of his pocket to text Nichs.


    [What’s usually the reason when your wife has a tantrum? Urgent.]


    Five secondster, Nichs replied: [Pregnant?]


    Zephyr was delighted but rejected the guess right away. They used protection recently. It was


    impossible for her to get pregnant.


    Nichs replied: [Bro, don’t need to find out why. Just get on your knees.]


    Zephyr was rendered speechless, but Nichs was experienced in this. It should be alright listening


    to him.


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    Therefore, Zephyr took a deep breath, went to face Cordelia with a smile, and fell to his knees with


    a plop!


    Ginger, already dozing off, was startled and sprang out of Cordelia’s arms to scurry to the porch.


    Cordelia looked at him in surprise as well. “W-What are you doing?”


    “It’s all my fault. I admit it!” Zephyr licked his lips. “Cordelia, vent your anger on me. Don’t keep it


    inside. It’s not good for you like that!”


    Cordelia suddenly felt a pinch on her nose, looking at how silly he was acting and how tenderly he


    was looking at her. No matter how many tantrums she had, they were all gone in this instant.


    “What did you do wrong? Get up!”


    “Cordelia…” Zephyr took the opportunity and held her hand.


    Tears welled in Cordelia’s eyes, but she turned away, not wanting him to see how pathetic she was.


    Zephyr wanted to hug her.


    rmed, she shoved him away and ran to the porch with a ducked head.


    Outside of Royal Manor…


    A ck Maybach was, once more, parked at a secluded spot. Despite that, one could see from that


    angle what happened in Royal Manor clearly.


    When Cordelia ran out, Rowan became nervous and was instantly on his guard.


    “This silly child. It’s chilly outside. Why’s she running out onto the porch?”


    Rowan kept his eyes there, with worry brimming in them.


    “Have they gotten into a fight?” He talked to himself, “That b*stard. Did he bully my daughter?!”


    A silver needle was already in his hand, ready to attack.


    Charlie rested his elbows on the steering wheel and covered his face.


    “Mr. Irwin, calm down! I don’t think Mr. Zephyr will bully our Cordelia! Though, there’s a possibility


    behind their fight….”


    “What?”


    Charlie exined, “Ms. Tanner. I’ve asked around. The Tanners have wanted to marry Ms. Tanner


    to Mr. Zephyr to secure their status in Centrolis.”


    “So, this Nelly Tanner’s been up to sabotaging?” Rowan raised a brow.


    Charlie nodded.


    Rowan sneered. “Looks like the first people I’ll meet are Mr. and Mrs. Tanner! We ought to discuss


    how one educates their child!”


    …


    “Cordelia!” Zephyr went after her.


    Cordelia stood under the tree on the porch, the leaves crackling and rustling under her feet.


    Zephyr hugged her from the back. She struggled a little but ultimately cuddled back to him, wiping


    her tears away stubbornly.


    “It’s because of Nelly Tanner again, right?” Zephyr’s husky voice was indulging.


    “Silly, is it worth it to get angry here alone over someone misceneous?”


    “She’s not misceneous! She’s almost your fiancee!”


    ‘Ah, so she was jealous again.’ Zephyr was inwardly gleeful and hugged her tighter.


    “She’s the heiress of the Tanners and has her family as support. She has a strong background…


    “If you run into trouble, she’s able to help you.”


    Zephyr smiled. “It’s because of this?”


    Cordelia looked up at him with reddened eyes, looking pitiful with how fragile and weak she


    appeared. It melted Zephyr’s heart.


    “Alright.” He held her shoulders and looked into her eyes. “Cordelia, there are some things…


    “It’s time to let you know!”