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!”

“That’s a bold claim from you to

with me. His money is under my care too. Will you

talk to you.” Nelly looked at

out of the corner of

“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

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

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

tell you is that you’d better

Cordelia’s heart squeezed.

to events like today, so I feel at ease in one. I know that

from Feranche in a while later.” Nelly smiled. “Ms. Jenner, you’ll be awkward standing at the side when we talk,

bit her lips

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

When the disparity between you two

remained silent. “Heh, Ms. Jenner, I’m saying these for your sake. You

no matter how much you save, the

a woman like you, that’s why he coddles you. It’s the same logic!” Books

a deep

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