“It really isn’t easy to be Mr. Z Hamerton’s wife!” Cordelia grinned at him playfully.

It was lonely at the top. Zephyr was high in status, and all his family glory was focused on him—that also meant that all the resentment and hostility were on him.

Those in the Hamertons did not dare lay a finger on him, so they would naturally shift their target to the people around him.

“I can’t put myself in danger.” Cordelia looked into his eyes. “And I can’t allow you to be distracted because of me.

“Only when I’m strong and able to protect myself that I won’t burden you and, instead, become the last and your most secure line of defense.”

“Cordelia…” Zephyr had mixed feelings.

He knew that his woman was smart and strong. She was no weak pushover bunny.

He was great, and she was decent—she could stand with him. This was the best for them. Being parallel and on par with each other was the best version of love.

“Say…” Josiah approached them. “Are you two staying here or not?

“Never mind, stop stalling! I’ll decide for you two. Stay here tonight! Or all my effort will be wasted!”

Cordelia looked at him curiously. “What effort

chuckled and scratched his

don’t I show you

explored the mansion with

tie with leather shoes and a folder. His

up together, and he

my first sale!” Josiah tugged his tie proudly. “I must make sure my service is

followed his hand and could not help widening her

are these?” Zephyr

of the

was the result of his effort—so they could

Josiah was triumphant. “These are traditional tricks and charms from the folks. I think they should be effective, so I put all of them on for you both! And that baby photo… I

Josiah like he

sleep tonight when the bed was like this? If they could not even sleep on it, how were they going to

“Z, are you happy?”

took a deep breath and patted Josiah’s shoulder.

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