Liam’s study was huge, like a library. The bookshelves were as high as the ceiling and were filled with famous books by experts in various fields.

Even then, an echo could still be heard from each step taken.

Cordelia sat on the couch and grasped the hem of her skirt anxiously. Zephyr intertwined their fingers together lightly and gave her a reassuring smile.

Liam sat at the table in a suit. Although he was old, he looked well and lively. As he scanned Cordelia, his gaze was cryptic and complicated.

“Ms. Cordelia, please have tea.” He was polite to her.

Cordelia nodded lightly and watched how Zephyr did it before she drank the tea. She took a small sip slowly like him.

Liam could see that she was a smart girl. She was not reckless and rash. Even with Zephyr by her side, she knew her manners and knew to keep a distance from him before her elders.

If it were others, they might already be doing what they wanted, knowing they had Zephyr’s support.

Liam wore an unnoticeable smile.

He chatted with Cordelia casually. Whatever he asked, she was able to answer tactfully.

felt like she was floating. She felt

arm around her shoulders. “I

Cordelia did not think

family like this were usually full of

of him, I think he has accepted

didn’t accept me in the past, though!” Cordelia smiled mischievously. “He wanted me

at her without heat

him. “Don’t act like this in your

in a hoarse voice, “See what I’ll do to you when we get

him away to

hand and rubbed his thumb on the back of it. “Cordelia, I’ll ask Robert to send you back first. I

“Oh.” She nodded.

at her apologetically. “I’m afraid I won’t be able to eat with

“It’s fine. Work’s important.”

the

her head. “I’m going back to mom’s. She’s a

doctor when Cordelia held his hand with a smile. “It’s all in her mind. You don’t have to get

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