Zephyr was not interested in Neil’s background. He looked indifferent and tossed the spatula on the counter, crossing his arms and leaning against the wall. There was an unknown emotion in his eyes.

Nicholas continued. “It’s said that Neil Harris is from Mengasas, and his family has relations with the military of Southeast Aciatic. His accomplishments certainly come from his hard work, but he wouldn’t get popular so fast if he didn’t have support behind him!”

After a long time, Zephyr glanced at him in silence and uttered, “What stupid background is this?”

Nicholas could sense his jealousy from a mile away.

“I just want you to know.” He held back his laugh. “You can only win knowing your enemy! Wouldn’t you have to know him thoroughly to tackle him?”

“Why should I care?” Zephyr scoffed. “I call the shots in Centrolis!”

“Oh, you call the shots? Can Mr. Z Hamerton go buy a packet of cigarettes now?”

Zephyr was rendered speechless.

“I wonder if you can call the shots in this?”

“Nicholas Thompson!” Zephyr growled through gritted teeth.

Nicholas looked like he wanted to laugh but could not bear to laugh at him. He then waved his hand before resuming cutting up some potatoes.

‘Who was unwilling to give me just half a pack of cigarettes back then? Who laughed at me for not having money to buy even a packet of cigarettes?

‘Hah, this was karma!’

Zephyr rolled his eyes hard. “Thompson, careful not to cut your own finger!”

Half a month later…

in front of

Cordelia took a look through the car window and could already feel the opulence and pressure of such a grand

interlocked her fingers with Zephyr and suddenly felt

not your first time attending an event like this.

a deep breath. “But this is still my first time

a world she

and the feeling clutched her like a vice right

pressed a kiss against her hair. He knew what she was worried about and spoke next to her ear.

“Also, my

“What?” Cordelia was surprised.

rock in her heart seemed to be lifted by what

to celebrate for a

mainly taking you to meet my father tonight. Don’t worry. He’s a nice man and has a mild temperament. He’ll

her hands fiddling with

seeing that she stayed silent, Zephyr’s husky voice was enticing as he spoke into her ear. “Someone said that she’d work hard to enter my world. Has she forgotten

meet his eyes. She could not help wearing a sweet smile. It was

felt courageous again, squeezing his

so soon. He kept his eyes on her and

suddenly felt

was deep and hoarse as he went closer and puffed warm breaths

to kiss the soft

“Sir, Ms. Jenner, should—”

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