Married a Secret Billionaire

Cordelia took a deep breath.

The room was quiet like it had turned into a soundless space.

She looked up and met Nelly’s mocking gaze, her bright eyes brimming with fearlessness and nonchalance.

“Ms. Tanner, are you thirsty after saying so much?” She chuckled.

Nelly furrowed her brows.

“Everything you say is right!” Cordelia replied unhurriedly, “But you don’t have to worry about what I save for the marriage. Zephyr’s got it all prepared for me.”

Nelly looked appalled.

“You’ve heard about Le Esse, right? It’s a bangle.” Cordelia smiled. “There’s also Le Fari. It’s an emerald ring. It’s said that the king bestowed it when his family ancestor was a concubine.”

“What?” Nelly widened her eyes.

“Why? You haven’t heard of it?” Cordelia acted like realization had just dawned on her. “Ah, that’s right! Zephyr had been keeping them personally before he passed me the jewelry. How could you possibly have seen them!?”

Nelly looked at her and gnashed her teeth.

“But you’re right, Ms. Tanner. I should really improve myself. After all, the future matriarch of the Hamertons can’t lack in talent or knowledge!”

bold claim from you to

Cordelia blinked. “All Zephyr’s cards are currently with me. His money is under my care too.

to talk to you.”

out of the corner

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

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

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

tell you is that

Cordelia’s heart squeezed.

grown used to events like today, so I feel at ease in one.

Nelly smiled. “Ms. Jenner, you’ll be awkward standing

bit her lips

Zephyr’s nor the knowledge and ability that parallels his. Even when you get married in

only feels the novelty with you. When the disparity between you two grows bigger, will he still feel the same about

more triumphant, seeing that Cordelia remained silent. “Heh, Ms. Jenner, I’m saying these for your sake. You should pick up more things. It’s the most important

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

Just like how Zephyr’s never seen a woman like you, that’s why he coddles you.

a deep