“I just want to talk to you.” Nelly looked at her.

Cordelia kept a distance from her and scanned the room out of the corner of her eye to see if there was anything she could defend herself with.

“Ms. Jenner, I know that I’ll never compare to you in Zephyr’s heart,” Nelly said softly. “But our marriage is fixed by grandpa. The Tanners and the Hamertons have known each other for generations too. This isn’t a relationship he can just cut off!”

“I’ve heard this many times,” replied Cordelia. “Ms. Tanner, I’d also like to tell you that some things aren’t meant to be. Some people won’t change their mind because your families have known each other for so long, either.”

“I understand.” Nelly kept her eyes on Cordelia. “I’ve actually given up. Since Zephyr doesn’t belong to me, I might as well let go of him. He’ll be much happier being with you too.

“But what I want to tell you is that you’d better deserve him.”

Cordelia’s heart squeezed.

“Hah, to be honest with you, I’ve grown used to events like today, so I feel at ease in one. I know that Zephyr doesn’t like having press around, so I didn’t arrange for any media to come in today.

smiled. “Ms. Jenner, you’ll be awkward standing at the side when we

bit her lips

ability that parallels his. Even when you get married in the future, how

When the disparity between you two

saying these for your sake. You should pick up more things. It’s

more things and make more money, so you save up some… Hah, but I guess no matter how much you save, the Hamertons won’t be bothered. After all, they’ve

can keep something cheap. Maybe they haven’t seen anything cheap and take it as a gem instead? Just like

took a deep

was quiet like it had

met Nelly’s mocking gaze, her bright eyes brimming

after saying so much?”

Nelly furrowed her brows.

you don’t have to worry about what I save for the marriage. Zephyr’s got it all

Nelly looked appalled.

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