Zephyr glared at her angrily but was at a loss for words because of what she said.

The girl wiped her tears. “So what about being 18 years old? Who says that 18-year-olds can’t date? Nelly Tanner was all over you when you were 18 too!”

“Zennie, one more word from you and!”

Zephyr’s overwhelming dominance made the room feel as if it was submerged in a vacuum.

Zennie could only hear her heart thump wildly. She hung her head timidly and wrung her fingers together, biting her lips, not daring to say another word.

It was then Cordelia came in with Linda and Seth, Fredric following behind them. They were here to celebrate the opening of the shop.

Zephyr took a deep breath and did his best to plaster on a relatively natural smile before he went to them. He politely and courteously greeted them, looking very much like the host.

Cordelia stood next to him, docile and admiring. Her infatuated look made Linda chuckle, snapping her out of her daze. She blushed and pursed her lips, escaping to the counter.

Linda went after her and said, “But Marcus has done well with this. I changed my opinion of

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on the other end of the line was Josiah, who

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It was

not to come on the day of the opening, there was no guarantee that the

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