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 call yourself the

Cordelia blinked. “All Zephyr’s cards are currently with me. His money is under my care too. Will you be the matriarch if

to you.” Nelly

kept a distance from her and scanned the room out of the corner of her eye to see if there was anything

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.

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

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

tell you is

Cordelia’s heart squeezed.

at ease in one. I know

and I will be talking to business partners from Feranche in a while later.” Nelly smiled. “Ms. Jenner, you’ll be awkward standing at the side when we

lips

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

feels the novelty with you. When the disparity between you two grows bigger, will he

saying these for your sake. You should pick up more things. It’s the most important to

no matter

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 Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

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