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Chapter 221

Chapter 221

Cordelia was stunned.

This man seemed to have a lot of feelings recently, the kind where he felt happy and blissful.

Cordelia smiled and covered his mouth softly with her hand.

"Keep it to yourself," she said. "Don't ever say it out loud, or it'll go away!"

"Honey, I want to tell you something after I come back this time."

Cordelia could not help but ask, seeing that he looked serious, "What is it?"

"Um... It's a long story," he said. "You're still clueless about my family situation despite us being married for a year. I still have a family. Actually, we just don't keep frequent contact." Cordelia was puzzled. When they married, she understood that the Grists had gone down. Marcus' parents were both deceased, and he was a thug who fought and caused trouble.

She did not expect that there were still others in the Grists. Come to think of it, she understood it. If someone in the family had gone to prison, regular people would stay as far away as possible from them. Cordelia chuckled and asked him softly, "Why are you only telling me now? You should have told me earlier. I can visit your family with you!

"Right, where are they? Are they not in Jangasas?"

Zephyr shook his head.

"This is what you want to tell me?" Cordelia looked at him tenderly. "Do you want to contact your relatives again but can't find it in you to do that?"

"Um..."

"Don't worry!" Cordelia grinned. "Focus on your training and competition these few days. I'll get the presents for your relatives ready. We'll go visit them one by one after you come back, okay?" "You're willing to meet them with me?"

"Of course! Your family's my family too!"

Zephyr held her hand, having decided that he would come clean after taking care of things.

"Honey, I won't be away for long. Just two to three days. Stay home and wait for me!"

"Mm!"

"When I come back, I'll tell you everything about my family and me."

"Okay!" Cordelia rubbed Zephyr's face with a smile.

She checked to see if she had missed anything a few more times, and Zephyr put the suitcase into the trunk.

Centrolis was not too far away from Jangasas, so he wanted to drive back.

Cordelia said that cars were men's other wives. He understood it now. As long as the car was around, it felt like she was accompanying him, and he felt fearless. "Darling, be careful on the way. Drive slowly!"

"Mm." Zephyr waved. "Go home!"

Cordelia stood still until the car slowly faded out of her sight before she turned back to the stairs.

It was then she received a call.

"Ms. Cordelia?"

Cordelia was caught unaware. "You are?"

"Ms. Cordelia, I'm Wendy!"

Cordelia made a sound of realization. It was a helper of the Jenners. It seemed that they did not know that she was not a Jenner heiress yet. "What's the matter, Wendy?"

"Someone sent a letter this morning." Wendy said gently, "It's from Centrolis. I think it's some... Uh, an invitation! Your name is written on the envelope. "When are you free to collect it, Ms. Cordelia?"

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Cordelia paused in surprise. She did not know anyone from Centrolis, so what was up with this invitation?

"Ms. Cordelia?" Wendy urged, "When are you coming back for it?"

"Oh, tomorrow then..."

Before Cordelia could finish her sentence, she heard Wendy making a rushing sound of assent, and Yelena's pompousness followed.

"How many times have I called you? Are you deaf?! If you can't work here, pack up and go home!"

Wendy hung up frantically while Cordelia shook her head, listening to the busy tone.

"Who were you talking to just now?" Yelena crossed her arms as she looked at Wendy skeptically.

Wendy was usually afraid of her, so she stammered and was unable to speak a word being questioned like this.

Yelena's gaze traveled down, and she saw the letter in Wendy's hand.

"What's that?"

Wendy froze and wanted to hide it behind her, but it was too late.

"Show me!"

"Ms. Yelena, this..."

Yelena was annoyed by Wendy's timid stutter and snatched it from her.

Disliking what the girl did, Wendy sighed. "Ms. Yelena, this letter is for Ms. Cordelia. You can't—”

"This is my house!" Yelena snickered. "What can't I do?

"Even if there's something I can't do, it's not your say, old woman! Go do what you should do. Don't be an eyesore here!"

"This is Ms. Cordelia's letter!" Wendy was in distress. "She said she'll come to collect it tomorrow!"

"Hah, you're quite loyal to her!" Yelena gritted her teeth. "But I want to open it! Try and stop me!

"If you dare say another word, I'll ask dad to send you back. Forget about your pension!"

Wendy glanced at her helplessly and went to the kitchen.

Victorious, Yelena was going to open the envelope when she looked appalled. There was a big "Invitation" printed on it, while the letter below was from the Hamertons in Centrolis.

Yelena burned with rage and resentment. She tore the envelope up, and a beautiful invitation fell out-inviting Ms. Cordelia Jenner to dinner. The person who had signed it off was actually Yale Hamerton!

Yelena was shocked.

She remembered hearing some discussion and gossip when she was stopped outside the entrance to the Hamertons' dinner the last time. Although the third heir was the favored one in the family, Yale Hamerton was also significant in the family due to his status as the eldest grandchild.

How did Cordelia hook up with Yale, though?

The landline at home rang at this time, and the servant picked it up before passing the phone to Yelena.

"It's... It's for Ms. Cordelia."

Yelena took the phone and heard a gentle and polite voice from the other end of the line. "Hi, Ms. Jenner. Mr. Yale sincerely invites you to attend a dinner with him. Please schedule your time. There'll be someone picking you up at the airport.

"Mr. Yale has also specifically mentioned that designers will visit you to measure and tailor the evening dress, Ms. Jenner!

"Do you have any other instructions for me, Ms. Jenner?"

Yelena hung up in anger. The more she thought about it, the more indignant she grew. What right did the b*tch have to acquaint with the Bayer heir or the Hamerton heir? Had all the women in the world died? That men could only see her!?

Yelena nearly tore the invitation in half from how furious she was. Just when she was going to do it, however, a thought flashed in her mind...

Since Cordelia could marry Marcus in place of her, why could she not attend the dinner in place of Cordelia?

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The person who had made the call kept calling "Ms. Jenner," and there was only one Ms. Jenner in this house that was her, Yelena Jenner!

It was a Hamerton heir, anyway. She did not care if it was the eldest or the third. As long as she could marry herself into the Hamertons, she would be able to brag in Jangasas and even Centrolis! There was a vicious and triumphant look on her as she thought about it.

"Wendy!"

"Ms. Yelena..." Wendy hurried over. She was anxious but realized that Yelena seemed to be in a good mood when she looked up. "Yes, Ms. Yelena?"

"Call the number back." Yelena jutted her chin. "Tell the person that I'm free to have the designers take my measurements anytime!

"And call Cordelia!" She snickered.

"The day the designers dress me up, I want that b*tch to watch people from the Hamertons picking me up!"

...

Cordelia came to the Jenners' mansion as agreed. She paced outside for some time, reluctant to press the doorbell because she really did not want to go into this home that was not hers. Despite that, Wendy ran out and waved at her.

"Ms. Cordelia, you're here!"

"Wendy." Cordelia nodded with a smile politely.

Wendy took her inside, but as she stepped in, she felt a different atmosphere.

"Wendy, didn't you say there's a letter for me?"

The old servant looked appalled and glanced upstairs, stammering, "It's upstairs. Mr. Cordelia... come with me."

Cordelia followed in confusion, but Wendy took her to Yelena's room. Before she broke out of her daze, she was surprised by a drawled "sis".

"Oh, my sister's here! Come quickly, how do I look?"

Cordelia was astonished.

Yelena's evening dress was sexy and accentuated her figure. All the key parts could vaguely be seen. Her makeup was delicate as well, obvious that it came from effort. "This is the stylist, Andy," Yelena flaunted, pleased, "He's also IV and Cici's chief designer!"

Cordelia looked at her with a straight face.

"Sigh." Yelena brandished the big sapphire stone on her finger. "I think you mustn't have heard these big international names. Hah, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall!"

"I'm here to collect something." Cordelia was not interested in what Yelena had to say. "Wendy says there's a letter for me..."

"Oh, letter?" Yelena sneered. "I opened it!"

"What?"

Yelena sent everyone out and retrieved the invitation to brag to Cordelia.

"It's this! Hah, I wasn't expecting this from you, Cordelia. You actually hooked up with the eldest heir of the Hamertons in Centrolis!"

Cordelia was bewildered. She saw her name, Cordelia Jenner, written on the beautiful invitation, and the person inviting her was Yale Hamerton. She did not even know what that was!

"Stop acting like you're innocent! You think every man takes the bait?" Yelena glared at her.

"Cordelia, I'm telling you, don't even think about going to this dinner!

"The one Mr. Yale Hamerton invites is the real Jenner heiress! A b*stard like you has nothing to do with our family, and you want to rise up clinging to the Hamertons? Don't even think about it!" "Oh, my dear daughter, don't get so mad!"

Joanne came in through the door and snickered when she saw Cordelia.

"Yelena, go down quickly! Mr. Yale's men are waiting to send you to the airport!"

Yelena swayed her hips as she went down, glancing at Cordelia when she passed her.

"Country bumpkin!" She sneered. "You only deserve thugs like Marcus Grist!

"Hah, since you married him for me, I'll attend the dinner for you. Consider the score settled, right? Hahaha!"

Cordelia simply found it absurd and snorted. "You bragged about it for so long. Do you really think I want to attend this dinner?"

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Yelena halted her step and snapped her head back to glare at Cordelia.

"Whether you believe it or not, I don't know this Yale Hamerton," Cordelia said flatly. "Whoever he is and whatever power he has, these have nothing to do with me.

"I have a husband, and I love him very much. My life goal has never been to marry the rich!"

Yelena frowned and doubted the truth in what she said. Were there people who did not like affluence and luxury in this world? There were people who did not want to marry the rich?

She suddenly felt disturbed when she saw Cordelia's calm and firm gaze.

"Hah, how nice!" Yelena retorted stubbornly, "You're just jealous!"

Cordelia chuckled. Yelena said that she was talking to a brick wall when she mocked that she did not know big international names, but she also felt like she was talking to a brick wall now.

Their definitions of happiness were different, and their values were like heaven and earth. Naturally, they were unable to see eye to eye.

"You can think whatever you want. I don't mind." Cordelia smiled and left easily.

Yelena stomped her foot in anger. She had wanted to see Cordelia being angry and resentful that she had even thought of how she was going to pour fuel into the fire when Cordelia was fuming. It was unexpected that her attacks were futile!

The opportunity she prized was worth nothing to Cordelia!

Joanne consoled her, "Alright, alright. Don't be angry now. That b*tch says something and thinks something else. Don't be bothered!"

Yelena was going to say more when someone from the Hamertons came over and bowed respectfully.

The car that came to pick her up was a Rolls-Royce. She would take a private jet where the whole flight serviced her and only her.

Joanne held her hand and said with a wide grin, "My dear, see how much Mr. Yale dotes on you. You've got to seize this chance and take him!" "Mm, don't worry, mom!"

"When you marry into the Hamertons, I won't have to worry about the rest of my life!"

Yelena smiled, but she was resentful. These were prepared for Cordelia!

She bit her lips and felt like a thorn pricked her heart.

It was already late when they departed, and by the time the plane landed in Centrolis, it would be just in time for the dinner.

Yelena took a deep breath and perked herself up. Her mother was right. Not only would she not have to worry about the rest of her life if she could marry into the Hamertons, but she could show Cordelia how nice it was to marry the rich!

As Cordelia left the Jenners' mansion, the evening breeze brushed past her gently, with the sky glowing in gold from the sunset. She did not want to miss a beautiful scenery like this, so she strolled along the street.

Zennie called her and asked to have dinner together. Since she was free alone, she asked Zennie to wait for her at the cafe.

When she arrived at Iris, she saw the petite girl waving at her fervently.

"Cordelia, let's have fried chicken tonight!" Zennie gushed. "See, I got them already. Fried chicken and beer. The best to go with movies!"

Cordelia chuckled. "So I have to pull the laptop up for the movies?"

Zennie nodded like a pecking chicken.

As dusk melted into night, the small lamps lit up the place. The girls sat on the porch watching movies with fried chicken and beer, carefree and happy. "Oh." Cordelia suddenly thought about it. "Zennie, I have a question... Who's Yale Hamerton? Someone from your family?"

Zennie almost choked on a chicken bone.

"Cordelia, why are you asking this?" She was a little anxious.

"It's nothing. I just got an invitation out of the blue... Hah, but Yelena went in my place."

Zennie froze, not knowing what her cousin wanted to do. From her understanding, Yale would never make it something good.

It was good that her sister-in-law was not going. Zephyr did not have to worry then!

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"I just suddenly thought of it." Cordelia smiled at her. "You're Zennie Hamerton, and he's Yale Hamerton, and you're both from Centrolis. I guess that you could be related." "And you guess it right," Zennie said softly. "Yale's my big cousin.

"He's my second uncle's son and the eldest grandson in the family.

"Cordelia, he's a horrible man. Don't get acquainted with him!"

Cordelia was startled but chortled right after. There was no way she would care about men other than her husband!

"Cordelia." Zennie looked at her. "Actually... I have an older brother too."

"Oh." Cordelia did not have much of a reaction.

"He's my brother by blood!" Zennie licked her lips and said with a smile, "His name is Zephyr Hamerton. Do you think it's a nice name?"

"Zephyr Hamerton?" Cordelia pacified Zennie. "It's a nice name, much nicer than Yale Hamerton!"

"Really?"

"Mm, really."

Zennie secretly pulled out her phone and accessed the voice recorder.

"Cordelia, say it again!"

"Say what?"

"Say that Zephyr Hamerton sounds nicer than Yale Hamerton!"

Cordelia giggled and pinched the girl's cheek. Zennie was already 18 years old, but she was still like a child!

Cordelia did not want to dampen her spirit, so she spoke clearly. "Zephyr Hamerton is the nicest name in the world, ten thousand times better than Yale Hamerton!"

Zennie eyed her to make her say more.

Cordelia racked her brain and thought. "Hmm... Zephyr's not only a nice name, but it's also philosophical. Like the wind!"

"Cordelia, can you say the name a few more times?" Zennie suddenly felt her eyes burn.

Cordelia thought the girl was acting a bit strange today and assumed that she must have missed her elder brother since she was away from home. She smiled and replied softly, "Sure, I'll repeat it a hundred times! Zephyr, Zephyr... the nicest name in the world is Zephyr Hamerton!"

At Zen Residence of the Hamertons in Centrolis...

Zephyr sat before the floor-to-ceiling window that faced the endless nightfall outside. A warm hint of smile tinged the man's otherwise cold and hardened expression.

His girl's gentle voice spoke from the phone from time to time.

"The nicest name in the world is Zephyr Hamerton!

"Zephyr, Zephyr..."

He chuckled. Sometimes, he even dreamed about her calling him like this-not "Marcus", "darling", or "honey", but his name, "Zephyr". Did most husbands and wives not call each other like that? Zephyr saved the voice recording carefully. The day he went back to Jangasas would be the day he told her about his identity truthfully. He wanted to hear her call him "Zephyr" with his own ears. Robert came, knocked on the door, and suddenly felt a hint of warmth in this usually cold-toned study room.

"Sir." He coughed. "All the information is here. Donmein and Lyan's profits alone can surpass 2/3 of the Hamertons' net profit.

"As for transferring them to Ms. Jenner, the procedure is cumbersome. Mr. Constable has already gotten the best lawyer team, and they're on this right now."

"Mm." Zephyr was pleased.

"But, sir." Robert was still worried. "If Elder Mr. Hamerton learns that you're doing this, I'm afraid..."

"I want him to know." Zephyr chuckled. "It's not that Cordelia doesn't have a background or support. She has me.

"If grandpa can't allow her a spot in the Hamertons, I'll make her the fifth major family in Centrolis!”

These companies had been working in secret. They were his sharp swords-and now, it was time they came out of their scabbards.

His swords were, of course, to protect Cordelia-his entire world.

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"Sir..." Robert was hesitating.

Zephyr looked at him and said, "Just spill it."

Robert smacked his lips. "I know you're doing everything for Ms. Jenner's good, but by law, as of now... She's Marcus' wife.

"If you give so many of your assets, including your company to her, doesn't it mean that you're giving half of everything to Marcus too?"

Zephyr smiled, looking confident.

He had thought about that issue before. He had also checked with Fredric regarding the legal matter.

Although they were married, their finances were independent. To him, the best solution was to write a declaration emphasizing that the assets would belong to Cordelia only-it would have no business with anyone else.

"Don't worry." he looked at Robert. "It's impossible that Marcus will get even a cent from me!

"Also, I'll tell Cordelia everything when I return to Jangasas. She is smart and will know what to do. I also believe she'll face everything with me, no matter what happens!"

Robert nodded. He had a faint bad feeling.

However, he did not want to say anything, seeing his boss being all confident. He could only go along while smiling. "That's right. Ms. Jenner isn't a regular lady. She'd understand you." Zephyr revealed a proud face.

Robert wanted to laugh when he saw that. He suppressed his laughter after faking a cough. "A message came from the house. It says the old man is waiting for you at the study." Zephyr got up immediately and walked to the study.

He wanted to call Cordelia when he was on the way, but nobody picked up after calling a few times.

He suddenly felt a squeeze in his heart. He checked the time. The cafe should have been closed earlier. She should be home by now, so why was she not picking up?

He checked with Robert. The latter guaranteed him that his men had been watching her, and that Ms. Jenner was not in danger.

Just when Zephyr wanted to go deeper into it, the butler walked out of the study and bowed respectfully. "Mr. Z, Sir Hamerton has been waiting."

He could only nod and casually walked into the study.

The butler stood outside to chat with Robert. "What happened... to Mr. Z lately?"

That question confused Robert.

"What do you mean, Uncle Clark?"

Uncle Clark sighed. "I've been taking care of him since he was young. He's just like my grandson, yet he can't afford a car now?" Robert was rendered speechless.

"Also, there are so many amazing cars in the garage. He can just drive any that he wants! W-Why did he drive that car home?"

Robert almost did not hold back. He covered his mouth and disguised his laughter with coughing.

"He's just so stubborn that he won't tell us even when he has met with difficulties!" Uncle Clark sighed while shaking his head. "Be a good boy, Robert. Tell him often that he can come straight home whenever he's in trouble. We have everything for him at home!"

"Y-Yes, sir!" Robert was afraid that he would laugh out loud if he said more.

He wondered what Uncle Clark would say if he found out what that cheap car meant to Zephyr.

"He's doing fine, Uncle Clark! Even if he's in trouble, he'll definitely tell his family. Don't worry about him!"

"Then what's with that... car?"

Robert smiled. "Oh, he likes it!"

Uncle Clark was stunned for a moment. He shook his head. "Young people nowadays are so fickle-minded... Hah, alright, then. Since he likes it, I'll get people to maintain it tomorrow. I'll get them to clean it up real good!"

Zephyr got a call from Yale soon after he went into the study.

"Z, you're with grandpa again?" There was intense mockery in his tone. "You sure are hardworking. No wonder grandpa likes you! Hah, if this goes on, you'll get every good thing from the Hamertons!" Zephyr's face dimmed.

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Liam looked at him and quietly played with the tea set in his hands. He made Earl Gray tea and poured it into a cup.

Zephyr got up and walked to the window. With his back facing his grandfather, he said calmly. "Why are you calling, cousin?"

"Nothing much, I..."

Yale intentionally paused as he was speaking.

He scoffed and said nothing else.

"If there's nothing important, we'll chat some other day." Zephyr mocked. "After all, I can't be chatting with you and ignore grandpa when I'm with him!" "Sure, go on and kiss his *ss!

"Hey, speaking of *ss-kissing... Z, your woman isn't bad indeed! Hahaha..."

"What are you talking about?" Zephyr felt a tight squeeze in his heart. A chill was sent down his spine.

Yale laughed hysterically and enunciated. "I said your woman is so hot. She's not bad at all!"

"Yale!"

"Z, why didn't you bring the amazing Ms. Jenner home? Hahaha..."

Yale hung up the phone. Soon, his phone vibrated. A picture was sent.

It was dark, and the resolution was low. However, he could see a naked woman lying on a big, round bed. She was tortured.

Zephyr felt a bang in his ears. His hand that was squeezing his phone was pale!

At that moment, he only had one thought in his head he would kill Yale!

He rushed out immediately, but Liam's voice came from behind. "Where are you going?"

"Grandpa..."

"Are you going to look for your cousin?"

Liam did not know the details, but he could guess. Given that someone told him two days before that Zephyr would bring someone called Ms. Jenner over from Jangasas. He guessed what was going to happen.

"Z, it's just a woman," Liam held onto his cane and hit the ground lightly. "Just give her to your cousin if he likes her. You know him, so why fight with him?"

"Grandpa?" Zephyr turned his head and looked at him in disbelief.

"I've decided to have you take over the Hamertons," There was a smile hiding in Liam's cryptic look. "Apart from the Hamertons, anything else is insignificant to you.

"Your cousin is an obstacle, so you must find ways to suppress him. It's nothing to sacrifice a woman for bigger gain, understand?"

Zephyr clenched his fists.

"Grandpa, she's not just another woman. She's my wife." He enunciated. "If I can't even protect my wife, am I still a man?"

Liam was confused. "So, you're going over to protect her now?

"Don't cry over spilled milk. That woman is filthy now! Wouldn't it be humiliating to the Hamertons if the news of two cousins fighting for a woman were to spread!?" "Wouldn't it be humiliating if something happened to the Hamertons?" There was a cold gleam in Zephyr's eyes.

"Even if I can't protect Cordelia, I must tear the person who hurt her into a million pieces!"

The roar stunned Liam.

The air seemed to be frozen, and time seemed to have stopped.

Before Liam could react, Zephyr had disappeared into the dark.

Liam's hand that was holding the cane was shaking a little bit.

"Clark!"

Uncle Clark heard the commotion and quickly ran over.

"G-Go stop Zephyr!" It was rare for Liam to be worked up like that. "Get him to calm down. Nothing should happen to him!"

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Both of them were his grandchildren, and they should be valued equally. Although he sided more with Zephyr, he did not want anything to happen to Yale. Liam hit the ground hard with his cane.

"Yale can't do anything, yet he wants to ruin everything! I need to teach him a lesson!" He said angrily, "Get my second son to see me! I'll get him to lecture his failure of a son! "Was it really Cordelia that Yale captured?"

"Sir..." Uncle Clark hesitated. "I think it's indeed Ms. Jenner from Jangasas that he captured, but I heard there are two daughters in the Jenners. I'm not sure if it's Cordelia..." Liam squinted, and a sly gleam flashed through his eyes.

It would be best if it was Cordelia. He could seize the opportunity to get Zephyr to cut ties with her.

He knew his grandson very well. He had a strong desire to possess something. Perhaps he was pissed that his woman was sexually assaulted now, but after he calmed down, he would stay away from her. Liam took a deep breath. He was breathing better now.

"Clark, get someone to watch Z. Keep him safe and keep the matter low!"

Zephyr rushed like a mad lion. He grabbed the pistol at his waist.

The maids looked at him in fear as he walked from the old man's place to the Yale Residence. His eyes were bloodshot as if he was going to kill someone.

"We're a married couple from now on.

"Since I got married to you, my mind has been set on spending the rest of my life with you.

"Don't worry. Even if you don't work again in your life, I can take care of you.

"Hubby, I'm not hiding anything from you apart from marrying in place of Yelena. Can you not hide anything from me from now on?"

Cordelia's sweet voice lingered in his ears.

Her face filled his head.

Like there was an invisible hand grabbing his heart, he felt intense pain.

No matter what happened, he was determined to be by her side.

But could she escape the trouble?

His hands and feet were cold. He should have told her about his identity from the beginning!

That b*stard! It was all his fault!

The few bodyguards standing at the Yale Residence's door were stunned when they saw him. The man under the moonlight looked like the God of Death, ready to kill. His eyes were cold and ferocious, and his powerful charisma scared them.

"S-Sir?"

"Step aside."

The bodyguards looked at each other. They froze where they were.

Zephyr did not say more to them. He kicked them away in a second! They knew that he was the appointed heir of the Hamertons, so nobody dared to fight him.

"Bring me to Yale!"

He pointed his pistol at the head of one of the bodyguards. That man was scared, so he could only do as he said. He pointed his shaky finger at the second floor.

"He's upstairs. He asked us not to interrupt him..."

Zephyr tossed him aside and ran upstairs quickly.

Yelena woke up dizzy. Each inch of her skin and even every bone were hurting.

She realized that she was naked, and there were wounds of all severity all over her body. She panicked as she tried her best to gather any memories of what had happened in her chaotic mind.

She had come here on Yale's private plane, and they headed straight to dinner as soon as they got off and danced at the dinner. They had fun.

Later on, she drank the wine Yale gave her.

After that...

She arrived at this place in a daze!

Yelena looked around. The strange dark red lights in the room gave out an eerie feeling.

It seemed like the decoration of a sex motel, including the round bed that she was lying on. There was a whip and chain on the bedhead and even a candle that was half-burned next to the bed... She was shocked.

It turned out Yale was a pervert! It was he who had done this to her!

"Hey, my baby is up?"

Yelena was stunned. A whip landed on her in the next second. She quickly covered her face and screamed instinctively.

Yale stood in front of the bed. He was completely different from the gentleman at dinner.

At that moment, he looked evil with a big grin.

"Monster..." Yelena was shaking. "You monster!"

"I'm a monster?" Yale scoffed and pulled her hair back!

"Then what about Zephyr? What is he?"

Yelena was stunned.

Yale sneered. "Baby, did you forget how you felt? Seems like Z hasn't been treating you well!"

She was confused. What was he talking about?

And why did he involve Zephyr now?

However, she did not have the time to think so much about it. Yale was a lunatic. She would not be his match if he was determined to kill her!

She was devastated. She could only tolerate the wounds on her and the humiliation.

"Baby, what's so good about Zephyr? Be with me!" Yale approached her and grabbed her shoulders.

Yelena was shaking. She dared not move in his embrace.

Just when she was going to struggle, a commotion came outside the door.

Yale instantly got excited. He got up and ran to the door swiftly while grabbing the shotgun at the door!

However, before he got himself to an ideal position, Zephyr broke the door and came in!

With this cold, killing aura, he strangled Yale as soon as he came in.

He exerted force and pushed Yale to the corner. A clear trail was carved beneath his feet.

His joints paled, and his fingers sank into Yale's skin. The latter's face turned purple, and he rolled his eyes back...

As soon as he used more force, he could kill this b*stard himself!

Zephyr was furious. He did not care if he would become a criminal. He was willing to become one for Cordelia.

However, he heard a scream at that moment.

He saw the woman on the bed at the side of his eye. He was stunned when he turned to look!

He could not help but let go of his hand. Yale coughed hard and knelt on the floor.

Yelena looked at Zephyr, stunned as well as if she had seen a ghost.

"M-Marcus?"

"Why are you here!?"

Zephyr's mind went blank.

So, it turned out that the woman who was hurt in the picture that Yale sent him was... Yelena?

He could not describe his feelings right now. He only felt relieved from his concern before.

It was Yelena. Hah, not Cordelia!

He heaved a long sigh. Then he looked at Yale, who was kneeling like a dog on the floor. He scoffed and turned around to leave. "Stop, Zephyr!" Yale struggled to get up.

"So, you got me here to watch you having fun with a woman?" Zephyr's back faced him. "Hah, I have zero interest in that!" "Why don't you look at who this woman is?"

Zephyr said nothing. He turned around, his eyes sharp as he grinned with mockery.

Chapter 229

Chapter 229

"Zephyr!"

Yale widened his eyes as he watched Zephyr leave just like that. He did not want to yield.

"Cousin..." Zephyr stopped and tilted his head slightly, not sure if he was smiling. "Grandpa told me to have priorities, that I shouldn't fight you for a woman.

"I thought he was right, so..." He turned his head to look at Yale, his eyes cold. "Have fun!"

Yale was stunned.

Wait, was he not ready to fight until death just now? He almost strangled him to death, and now he left just like that!?

He grabbed the shotgun quickly!

Just when he was going to cock the gun, Zephyr beat him to it. He turned around and pointed his pistol to his head.

He smirked. "Cousin, I've already told you and your father to never pull tricks behind my back, or I won't show mercy! Don't tell me you've forgotten about it?" Yale's face turned pale. He dropped the shotgun and looked at him blankly.

Zephyr glared at him with mockery. A scream came from behind just when he was stepping out of the door.

"Marcus!"

Yelena ran toward him, ignoring everything else. She accidentally stepped on the blanket and fell hard onto the floor. Ignoring the pain, she crawled to him.

"Marcus... Save me!"

Zephyr looked at her with disgust.

"Marcus!" she screamed in devastation, but he did not stay for her.

Watching that man disappear to the end of the corridor, she was as desperate as the blurred and endless night.

The noise of Yale playing with the shotgun was loud and clear in the quiet room.

Yelena curled up in the corner of the wall instinctively. She was shaking.

"Hah, he's not Marcus. He's the Hamertons' third son, Zephyr." Yale scoffed. "Baby, you're meeting all of the bigshots today!" She looked at him in fear. He squatted before her, pinching her chin with two fingers.

"That brat sure is fast to change. He's giving his wife away just like that?

"Or..." Yale suddenly came to his senses. "You're not actually his wife?"

The man's face became distorted and ferocious. Yelena was shaking, her face pale from fear.

Yale slapped her. "B*tch! How dare you lie to me? Who exactly are you?"

She was seeing stars. There was blood dripping at the corner of her lips. She begged as she knelt on the floor.

"I'm sorry, sir... I'm not Cordelia. I-I admire you. That's why I—”

"Where's Cordelia?"

"She..." Yelena looked away. "She doesn't want to come at all. She said she despises wealthy men like you the most!"

Yale's face turned even grimmer now.

Yelena said slowly, "Sir, Cordelia loves to pretend to be virtuous! Seems like she doesn't know Mr. Z's identity. Judging by what I know about her, she'll reject him as soon as she finds out who he really is, as she has to maintain her virtuous image!

"So, I'm sure you know who will be devastated by then."

Yale glanced at her and smirked.

Although this woman was not smart, she knew what to say to make him happy.

Judging by Zephyr's stance of wanting to kill, he could tell how important Cordelia was to him.

"Sir, I'm willing to serve you!" Yelena showed her loyalty instantly. "I'll do anything you order me to!" "Hah, really?"

Yale smirked coldly. He glided the back of his hand on her face and patted her naked shoulder twice.

"If that's the case, I'll have to treat you well from now on."

He pulled her into his embrace and removed the blanket from her. He laughed and pressed her onto the floor. Unbearably loud noises came from the room again.

Zephyr could not sleep that night. He sat on the floor in the room, calling the number continuously.

Although he knew that it was Yelena that Yale had captured, he was worried as he could not reach Cordelia.

Robert knocked on his door when the sun had just risen. He was shocked to see Zephyr's sunken and bloodshot eyes.

"Sir, you..."

"I'm going back to Jangasas today!"

Chapter 230

Chapter 230

Robert was stunned. He had to discuss the group's reform plan with the board of directors. How could he return to Jangasas at this critical time!?

"Sir, are you worried about Ms. Jenner?" Robert asked softly. "Don't worry, my men have been watching. She's safe."

Zephyr could not help but growl, "Then why isn't she picking up!?" He was anxious.

Robert did not know what to say to that.

In reality, there were many reasons why someone would not pick up their phone-her phone might be out of battery, she did not hear it, or there was no signal... Furthermore, he was calling in the middle of the night and insisted that she would pick him up immediately. Did Ms. Jenner not need sleep? That was just...

Zephyr was unconvinced. He grabbed his car key and ran out.

Suddenly, his phone rang. He was stunned when he saw the screen, and his hand was shaking when he picked it up.

"Wifey..."

"I'm sorry, hubby!" Cordelia, who was on the other side of the phone, sounded like she had just woken up. "I had dinner with Zennie last night, and we drank some beer.

"You know how I am with alcohol. I got drunk after drinking just a little bit, so we passed out as soon as we got home. I didn't hear my phone!

"Hah, she's still sleeping!"

Zephyr stood leaning on the wall. The tension he was feeling was gone.

He gulped and only spoke a long time later. "Oh..."

Cordelia panicked to hear that. She asked in fear, "Are you mad, hubby?"

The man remained silent, but his eyes were red. He felt a lump in his throat. He took a deep breath and suddenly smiled. It felt like he was being released from a disaster and was smiling happily. Robert who was standing aside came to a realization. He finally understood why Josiah always said that he looked crazy.

He did not only look crazy-he was crazy!

"Hubby? Hubby!" Cordelia started to panic. Was he really mad?

"I'm sorry, hubby." The lady admitted her mistake coquettishly. "I won't drink again without you with me. And... even when I'm sleeping, I'll put my phone next to me. I promise to pick up my phone instantly!" "Okay."

She pouted and continued to fawn. "Also, I'll reply to your messages immediately. I won't let you wait!"

"Good."

"Oh, oh!" She thought of something else. "I shouldn't make you worry about where I am, hehe... I should call you to let you know that I'm okay every now and then!" Zephyr chuckled.

Cordelia felt defeated. She said so much, yet he merely gave short responses, seemingly refusing to accept her apology.

When had he ever been so cold to her!?

She pouted and used her trump card. She said coquettishly, "Hubby..."

Robert heard that and almost lost his balance and fell.

Zephyr glared at him. He covered the receiver, returned to his room, and slammed the door!

"Hubby, forgive me okay?

"You're not talking again! What do you want from me?

"Hubby, are you in Centrolis? Hmph, if you keep being mad at me, I'll come there and cling to your 24 hours every day. Let's see how you're going to train and go to competitions!" Zephyr finally laughed. His deep and electric voice was sent to Cordelia's heart through the phone.

"Be a good girl," he said. "I'll be home soon!"

"Hmm, okay!"

Robert stood outside the door for a while. He was relieved to hear the laughter in the room.

It was fortunate that it was not Cordelia who had gotten into trouble last night. Otherwise, Yale's grave would definitely be on Splendor Mountain tomorrow!

When the door was opened, Zephyr walked out with a smile on his face. He was clearly in a good mood.

"Get the driver. We'll go out later."

Robert was stunned. "What?"

"Cordelia asked me to get some local specialties from Centrolis for her."

What? He was going to buy them himself?

Robert tried his best to talk to him in a calm tone. "Sir, we have a meeting with the board of directors later..."

"What meeting?" Zephyr raised his sharp eyebrows. "Do you think I care!?"

Robert was rendered speechless.

"Why are you standing here? Go get the driver ready!"