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Zephyr’s expression was cold with a deep gaze. He looked at Janine quietly.
He did not know why she had such a prejudice toward Cordelia, but he knew that he would do his all to protect the
woman he loved.
“It’s set,” Janine said impassively. “You and Nelly have no marriage agreement, but both families have been in that
understanding for years. It could be tricky to take care of it.
“But you don’t have to worry. I’ll get it sorted with the Tanners!”
Janine approached him and patted his shoulder twice. “Just do as I say. Spend some time with the girl I told you
about!”
“That’s impossible,” Zephyr uttered icily.
The atmosphere froze, and it felt like the temperature had plummeted.
Janine looked at him with a stern gaze.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtZephyr said clearly, “Mom, if you insist, I’ll pull all my shares out from Imperial Media!”
“What did you say!?” Janine was alarmed.
“You probably know already. Rules in Centrolis are different from Melorian.” His voice was flat, but each word was
impactful.
“If this company doesn’t have my shares, foreign investment can’t come in. The money you invested earlier won’t
see any return!”
He then said coldly, “I know you don’t lack that money, but you don’t like losing! If word got to grandpa, the board
of directors, or even uncle, you’ll become the Baker Group’s joke! Are you sure you want to push me?”
Janine was stunned.
“I won’t date the person you mentioned.” Zephyr walked to the door and turned back to glance at her. “Give up on
the thought!”
…
Cordelia took the day off from work after submitting her article to take care of Xyla at home.
Even though Xyla had said that she did not need her care, she was still worried. She constantly remembered what
the doctor had said. Mental illnesses were not produced in a day. She had to be careful and keep an eye out
constantly.
“Mom, I’ll go do a bit of grocery shopping.” Cordelia looked at her watch. “Wait for me to come back and make
lunch. Don’t go into the kitchen for nothing!”
Xyla grimaced. “Listen to yourself. What am I? Three?”
Cordelia grinned and turned back to hug her. “You have to be good anyway. No TV for you in the afternoon
otherwise!”
Xyla was rendered speechless. Her daughter was really taking care of her like she was a child!
“Hmph! I think I need to get my son-in-law to teach you a lesson!”
The mother and daughter giggled together.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCordelia was ready to leave, but an uninvited guest greeted her when she opened the door.
Janine wore a small smile and still exuded a strong presence. She explained softly, seeing that Cordelia was on
guard against her, “I was very good friends with your mother in the past.”
Cordelia nodded in silence but still did not let her in.
Janine chuckled. ‘The princess is very alert. Hmm, that’s right! She should behave like this!’
“Child, I’m really good friends with her, best friends. We got distant over some misunderstandings.” Janine sounded
sincere. “But please trust me. I absolutely have no intention of hurting her. I’m here specifically to visit her today.”
Cordelia was surprised. She saw the gifts Janine carried—they seemed to be expensive health supplements.
“Is this Bird’s Nest?” Cordelia had a bright idea and smiled. “I’ll accept them on behalf of my mother. Thank you.”
“This isn’t Bird’s Nest. It’s Manuka honey.” Janine paused. “Heh, your mother’s a germaphobe. When she was
younger, she found out that Bird’s Nest comes from the swallow’s saliva and refused to eat it ever again!”
Janine met Cordelia’s clear eyes after she spoke and realized that she had been tested. How could she remember
such a detail if they were not best friends?
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