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!”

choked. “That’s a bold claim from you

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

to talk to you.” Nelly

her and scanned the room out of the corner of

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

“Ms. Tanner, I’d also like to tell you that some things aren’t meant

Since Zephyr doesn’t belong to me, I might as well let

you is

Cordelia’s heart squeezed.

one. I know that

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

bit her lips

have a family background that matches Zephyr’s nor the knowledge and ability that parallels his. Even when you get married in the future, how far can you

disparity between you two grows bigger, will he still feel

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

but I guess no matter how much you save,

something cheap. Maybe they haven’t seen anything cheap and take it as a gem instead? Just like how Zephyr’s never seen a woman like you, that’s why he coddles you. It’s the same logic!” Books Chapters Are

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