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!”

claim from

cards are currently with me. His money is under my care too. Will you be the matriarch

just want to talk to you.” Nelly looked

of the corner of her

never compare to you in Zephyr’s heart,” Nelly said softly. “But our marriage is fixed by grandpa. The Tanners and

aren’t meant to be. Some people won’t change their mind because your families have known each other for so long,

her eyes on Cordelia. “I’ve actually given up. Since Zephyr doesn’t belong to me, I might

to tell you is

Cordelia’s heart squeezed.

used to events like today, so I feel at ease in one. I know that Zephyr doesn’t like

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

lips and

matches Zephyr’s nor the knowledge and ability that parallels his. Even when

disparity between you two grows bigger, will he still

Cordelia remained silent. “Heh, Ms. Jenner, I’m saying these for your sake. You should pick up more

Hah, but I guess no matter how

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