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…

stopped in front of

were there tonight were elites of the society. Cordelia took a look through the car window and could already feel

interlocked her fingers with Zephyr and suddenly

smiled and said softly, “It’s not

this is

was a world she

felt wary, and the feeling clutched

took her in his arms and pressed a kiss against her hair. He knew what she was worried about and spoke next to her ear. “It’s grand, but the main character is Aunt Cloud. She’s happy knowing that you are coming,

looked at her. “Also, my grandfather is

“What?” Cordelia was surprised.

her heart seemed to

a younger family member, so he won’t

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

lowered her head with 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

She could not help wearing a sweet smile. It was

nodded and felt courageous again, squeezing

want to get out of the car so soon. He kept his eyes on her and brushed a finger past her cheek, causing it to blush where he

jolted and suddenly

voice was deep and hoarse as he

kiss the soft

“Sir, Ms. Jenner, should—”

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