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Linda blushed and smiled softly.

"Why so sudden?" Zephyr looked at them. "Nicholas, you just got stable in Centrolis, and there are many connections to build. You'll definitely be busy. Isn't it too much of a rush to host a wedding now?" "No, we can't wait!" Nicholas was grinning wide. "If we wait any longer, we'll have to host a baby shower as well!"

"What?" Cordelia and Zephyr were surprised.

Linda confirmed it. "I'm pregnant. Two months."

Cordelia was thrilled and emotional, going around Linda again and again. The latter's figure had not changed. She was still tall and slim. Who could have known that there was already a baby in her womb!? "Linda, why didn't you tell me earlier?!"

"They say it's riskier the first three months, so it's better not to announce it." Linda beamed. "But it's not too late that you know now. You're the kid's godmother, and you're not running away!"

"Who's running away? I'm going to prepare a huge gift for my godson!"

"How do you know it's a son? I want a daughter!"

Both girls giggled, imagining what the baby would be like as they ate.

Zephyr's gaze dimmed as he walked away and opened another can of beer.

"Hey." Someone patted his shoulder suddenly. "What's the matter? Upset that you have a godson?"

He turned back. Nicholas was tipsy as he grinned dumbly at him.

"Of course I'm happy." Zephyr's voice was low. "Congrats! You and Linda finally got here."

Nicholas also opened a can of beer and clinked it with Zephyr's before downing half of it.

"Being close to me in Centrolis means you're against Yale Hamerton." Zephyr looked at him. "Be careful. You're going to be a father now. With something to lose, you have to be more cautious." "Mm, I know." Nicholas chuckled. "Yale's all about dirty tricks, but I'm trained out of that! Don't worry."

"Let me know if you need my help."

"Actually... I do!" Nicholas furrowed his brows.

His businesses were basically going legal now, and he was currently in the entertainment industry.

Sol Entertainment had popped out of the blue in Centrolis and signed plenty of major celebrities once it made its debut. The company was said to have connections in the legal and underground scene. It was capable, but its background support was mysterious. That was why anyone of status in the entertainment industry wanted to sign with the company.

The exception was Neil.

Nicholas saw his commercial value and had sent people to talk to him a few times. Neil's agent had shown his goodwill, but Neil was stubborn and refused to express his stand till now.

"The company's going to host an event, and it'll be my first appearance in Centrolis." Nicholas said, "Neil has a certain standing in showbiz, so if he can come, my company shares will definitely go up!" Zephyr frowned. Why was it Neil Harris again!?

He was hardly at peace with the fact that Cordelia had interviewed him the last time.

"Can you get someone else?" He looked at Nicholas. "Didn't you sign on many award-winning actors?"

"Who's as outstanding as Neil Harris in terms of achievements?"

Zephyr scowled and stayed silent.

Realization dawned on Nicholas after a while, and he asked with a grin, "You seem to have an opinion about him?”

"Heh..." He turned to look at Cordelia and continued to ask with a grin, "Is the actor eyeing your little bunny?"

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Zephyr glared at him. "Shut up if you don't know how to talk!"

Nicholas could not even shut his mouth since it was cracked open to a wide grin.

For some reason, Zephyr seemed to stand innately against Neil.

Actually, that was not true. It was more like he could not stand all the men who approached Cordelia.

"Alright, come on!" Nicholas patted Zephyr's shoulder. "Cordelia's just interviewed him once. It's her job. You don't have to get so petty, right?"

"I'm not." Zephyr was stubborn and took a big gulp of beer.

"It's written on your face, and you still deny it!" Nicholas chortled. "Look, why don't you get Neil to attend the event for me? I'll make sure he embarrasses himself there!"

It was only then Zephyr looked better. Both men exchanged a look with a smirk.

"Am I such a petty person?" Zephyr spat and pulled out his phone to call Mr. Smith.

"Figure out something to engage Neil to attend Mr. Thompson's event. Be polite when you talk to him."

Nicholas was rendered speechless.

"He's an award-winning actor. Don't embarrass him in public," Zephyr said seriously before smiling. "Why don't you take the chance and talk to him? Best if you could sign him!" "Hah, sign him and then torture him slowly?"

Zephyr glanced at him. "I have no grudge against him. Why should I torture him? I'm considering for you, so he'll earn money for you like his life depends on it. Your company will grow strong then!"

Nicholas pursed his lips and chuckled. Make Neil earn money like his life depended on it? Would he have a chance to accept interviews then? Without a slot for an interview, Cordelia would not be able to meet him.

'Ah, Mr. Z Hamerton has thought far!'

Sol Entertainment's event was grand. Other than a good part of people in the entertainment industry, famous names in the business and political spheres were also there that day.

Neil's appearance dropped many jaws.

"Mr. Harris is here? This is unbelievable!"

"Didn't they say that Mr. Thompson invited him a few times, but he wouldn't budge?"

"Heh, he's just an actor, no matter how amazing he is! Who's Mr. Thompson? He used to be a gang leader. How could Neil fight him?"

Amidst the whispered comments and discussion, Nicholas and Neil shook hands and took a photo standing together. Both of them wore polite smiles. They looked distant, but the picture of them together was enough of a discussion topic for the others.

Some reporters even began drafting on the spot, claiming that Neil would definitely sign under Sol Entertainment and begin a new journey.

Cordelia went in as a reporter, so she could not help but frown and tug at her chief editor when she saw him drafting the news like everyone else.

"What?" The chief editor's eyes stayed glued to his laptop screen, and his plump hands danced across the keyboard like they were possessed.

"It's not nice to write that without any evidence!" Cordelia said directly.

"What do you know!?" The chief editor snorted. "Everyone's writing it like this. If we don't follow suit, will you be held responsible when we don't have the views and traffic?"

Cordelia said, troubled, "But what if Neil doesn't sign with Sol Entertainment?"

"How's that possible!?" The chief editor looked at her in disdain. "Cordelia, you've interviewed Neil Harris. Do you think he's someone ignorant?"

Cordelia gave it a thought and shook her head.

"That's right!" The chief editor said, "Neil must be able to discern what's good for him and not, having reached this level! Nicholas Thompson's well-versed in both the lawful and unlawful worlds. If Neil doesn't keep Nicholas happy, isn't it akin to waiting for Nicholas to cut him up?"

Cordelia was rendered speechless. She sighed and went to the side to sit down.

She remembered that Zephyr had said he would come today as well, but there were too many reporters here, and he did not like making an appearance in front of the press, so he would come later.

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Cordelia found a comfortable couch and planned to rest for a bit, only to see someone sitting at a nearby table and playing cards in concentration. She focused and saw that it was actually... Neil? Why was he here!?

While she was dazed, Neil spotted her as well and smiled at her. He then got up, approached her, and sat down next to her directly.

"Hi!" Cordelia sat up straight, looking a little nervous.

There was a nice fragrance on Neil. Coupled with his gorgeous features, it accentuated his grace.

"Hello," Neil greeted with a smile. "I didn't expect to meet you here. Are you here for interviews today too?"

"Mm." Cordelia nodded.

The conversation stopped. Neil smiled and shifted his attention back to the cards, resuming to play on the coffee table in front of them.

Cordelia could not help the surprise when she saw the pattern on the back of the deck.

"You... know how to play this?"

"Why? Do you know how to as well?" Neil looked at her.

"This is Xiroh, right?" Cordelia smiled. "I don't know how, but my mom does!"

Neil paused with a subtle change of expression.

"My mom's amazing in this card game. No one can win against her! But I've seen her playing with others..."

"One can play Xiroh alone or with multiple players." Neil's interest was piqued. "Your mom actually knows how to play. Where is she from?"

Cordelia froze. She seemed not to know where her mother's hometown was all this while.

Neil misunderstood her silence, so he quickly apologized. "Sorry, I don't mean to probe into your privacy. I'm just curious... "There aren't many people who know how to play Xiroh. This card game comes from Southeast Aciatic, and I'm from Mengasas."

Neil chortled. "Mengasas is close to Southeast Aciatic, and its culture is influenced as well, so I learned how to play from a young age."

Cordelia nodded and said with a smile, "You're smart. I also learned from a young age, but I've never managed to grasp it. The way to play is unusual, and there are so many rules! I can't remember!" "There are a lot of rules, but there's a regular pattern in it."

Neil looked at her and pulled out a few cards to stuff them in Cordelia's hand.

She wanted to refuse, but when Neil gave her the cards, he held her hand lightly. Surprised, she looked up and met his gentle gaze. His smile was just right, and it was charming.

Cordelia was a little flustered. She quickly pulled her hand and averted her gaze.

"We're free anyway," Neil said gently. "Why don't I teach you?"

"M-Mr. Harris." Cordelia looked at him. "You're not going to the hall? You're one of the main stars today!"

"It's enough that Mr. Thompson is there." Neil smiled and pulled a card from her hand, looking at them. "Put this down first, and I'll tell you what to do next."

Cordelia followed what he said and went step by step. His explanation was unlike her mother's. When he explained it in simple terms, she actually felt enlightened.

"So, I should put this down now?" Cordelia tried.

"Correct!" Neil nodded in approval.

Encouraged, Cordelia thought hard about the next step.

It was then the door to their side of the hall opened suddenly...

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Zephyr walked in slowly while the celebrities watched him. They were only taking a short break here, not expecting to see Neil playing cards with a woman. The few of them whispered by the door until Zephyr appeared. Only then did they feel pressured and suffocated, like the air was sucked out of the room. Zephyr's expression was cold. His smile did not reach his eyes.

"Cordelia, wrong card." His voice was low as he walked to Cordelia and pulled another card from her hand. "You should put this one down!"

Cordelia froze before she grinned, turning back into the girl who had only him in her eyes.

Zephyr rubbed her head.

When others took in the intimate scene, they could not help guessing the pair's relationship.

Neil furrowed his brows while the celebrities at the door looked at each other without saying anything.

When Nicholas rushed over and noticed the situation, he instantly understood everything.

"You're here, Mr. Z." He went up to pat Zephyr. "If you don't like the noise, I can set up an exclusive room for you!

"And you, Mr. Harris, I've been looking for you. Hah, it's not quite nice that you're absent at the front. I'd like to discuss our collaboration in particular after this!"

Nicholas wanted to pull Zephyr away as he spoke. No matter what had happened here, he must not let this green-eyed monster stay with Neil any longer, or something bad would definitely happen. Unfortunately, something did happen before he could do anything.

"Mr. Harris, you're good at the card game and as a teacher." Zephyr smirked. "I know how to play too. Would you like to play a round with me?"

"Hey, Zephyr!" Nicholas frowned and kept throwing him looks.

It was a good day for Sol Entertainment today. Was this jealous monster wrecking the event?

"I just want to play with Mr. Harris. Why are you so nervous?" Zephyr side-eyed him.

Nicholas tugged his tie, speechless.

"It'd be my honor to play with Mr. Z." Neil agreed and sat by the table with a smile. He shuffled the deck of cards and gestured for Zephyr to start. Zephyr looked grim as he walked over.

The two men sat across from each other at the long table. The atmosphere was incredibly tense.

"I heard that gamblers were the first to play Xiroh in Southeast Aciatic." Zephyr snickered. "Would you like to make a wager, Mr. Harris?"

Neil paused and smiled. "Sure. On what?"

"On a role." Zephyr was calm. "Wattz under the Hamerton Group has two big productions in the works. If you win, you can take both main leads!"

The celebrities who watched could not help gasping softly.

These two big productions from Wattz had gone around the entertainment industry half a year ago. Many famous top stars wanted a cameo in both films even if they were not paid. One wager from Zephyr now, and the male leads were going to be decided...

"The female reporter must really be something!" commented someone softly. "Mr. Z lost his cool after seeing her play with Neil!"

The others echoed the sentiment.

They were all people in the entertainment industry and were well aware of interpersonal relationships, seeing through such matters with a glance.

Nicholas warned them with a cough to shut up before throwing them a stern gaze.

Afraid that things would blow out of proportion, Cordelia approached Zephyr and tugged his sleeve, only for the man to hold her hand and intertwine their fingers. "Go on." Zephyr wore a small smirk.

Neil arranged his cards and put down the first one.

The air seemed to freeze, and only one's own heartbeat could be heard. Seconds ticked by.

Zephyr looked calm and composed, while Neil did not have much of an expression. Despite their nonchalance, the game went on unusually aggressively.

In the end, each person was left with three cards.

Zephyr smiled faintly. He had long calculated how many points Neil had.

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It was unexpected that Neil took a risky move!

Zephyr looked at him. "Mr. Harris, this is a risky move. I advise you to be cautious."

"It's fine." Neil smiled. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'm willing to take the risk for the roles."

Zephyr smirked. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained? It's true, but it depends. Not all gains come from risks!"

Just when Neil thought he would win, the card that Zephyr put down shocked him.

Two more cards, then one more-Zephyr put down all his cards and won in terms of points as well.

Neil's frown was scrunched tight.

"You're talented, Mr. Harris," Zephyr chortled and lowered his voice, "But talent applied in the wrong area makes it a ticking time bomb. Who knows when it'll explode and blow you up to pieces? It'd be a pity then."

"What do you mean?" Neil narrowed his eyes.

Zephyr pushed all the cards on the table toward him. The Xiroh cards spread out with a swoosh like a huge fan.

Zephyr's dominating presence caused the others not to dare act recklessly in front of him. He put his arm around Cordelia and looked at Neil mockingly.

"I mean, don't make risky moves you shouldn't. Don't venture into danger you shouldn't.

"And don't think about someone you shouldn't covet!"

Neil's gaze dimmed, and he was going to say something, but Zephyr had already left with Cordelia.

Nicholas followed and asked his subordinates to take care of the area.

After a while, the celebrities dared to comment, "Mr. Z felt so authoritative just now... I didn't dare move!"

"Right!? But I wonder who that reporter is."

"Mr. Z was so angry. It must be a close girlfriend?"

"He was warning Mr. Harris not to make a move on his girl?"

Neil took a deep breath, frozen on the spot for a long time, and looked in the direction Zephyr and Cordelia left in a daze.

Zephyr had been silent since they left the hotel. Although he held Cordelia's hand all the way, and she could feel the warmth from his palm, her heart drummed.

She could not help guessing why he did what he did a few moments ago. 'Why must he make a bet with Neil, and why did he say all that? Also, why... does he look angry?'

Of course, the last question was the most important.

Cordelia paused abruptly, causing Zephyr to jolt and look back at her.

She went up and held his face, her voice soft and sweet. "Are you... angry?"

Zephyr looked at her quietly with a deep gaze. He was angry, especially due to the comments by the celebrities by the door and the fact she had been having a good time playing cards with Neil.

He believed nothing was going on between her and Neil, but he was just upset! However, listening to her soft voice... he turned to smile at her and replied gently, "Don't think too much. I'm not angry." "But you don't look great."

"Mm, just a little..." He thought about it. "Gastritis."

Cordelia chuckled. He did the same and pulled her into his arms to kiss her forehead and the tip of her nose.

"You don't have to go home so early, right?" he asked next to her ear. "Do you have anything you want to do the most now?"

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"Anything I want to do the most?"

His warm lips were against the shell of her ear as his deep, husky voice puffed out these incredibly tempting words.

Cordelia felt her heart skip a beat as her face flushed. She leaned back against him.

"What I want to do the most now... is to keep hugging you like this."

Zephyr was delighted about it. He knew that the girl got shy easily and had to go slow, so he led her forward. "What else do you want to do after hugging?"

"Huh?" Cordelia looked up, her innocent gaze confused.

"Think about how we were." Zephyr smiled while stroking her face. "Back at home... where do you usually hug me?"

Cordelia obviously did not want to go along with what he said and purposely replied, "Oh, back then? Didn't we always hug on the balcony? We looked at the stars together after I hugged you like this!" Zephyr was rendered speechless.

She chuckled, "Oh yeah, Zephyr, I kind of want to stargaze now. Do it with me, okay?"

The deflated man was unwilling, but he forced a smile.

"Sure, stargazing." His tone was doting.

Cordelia giggled in secret, sly like a little fox.

When she looked up, though, the night weather was foggy and a little damp and cold. They probably would not be seeing anything.

She looked at Zephyr disappointedly and grimaced, "When you were in Centrolis and I was in Jangasas the last time, I saw that the starry sky was beautiful here through the video you sent me." "Don't worry." Zephyr's gaze was gentle. "Tonight's stars will be beautiful too."

"But..."

"Come with me." He held her hand. "I'll make sure you see the stars!"

Cordelia was pulled into the car. Zephyr drove eastward, following the road by the sea, and came to the Hamertons' private beach.

Cordelia followed him there, stepping on the soft sandy beach. The sea breeze was salty against her face, and she could hear seagulls from afar.

Zephyr took off his jacket to drape it on her and asked her to look at the sky far away.

"There's nothing..." Her eyes were wide open, but all she saw was darkness.

Zephyr chortled. "Look closer."

"Are you tricking me?"

"Who's tricking you?" His smile was endlessly loving. "Over there, see. Aren't those stars?"

When Cordelia looked over again, plenty of bright little spots appeared in the sky for some reason. She was baffled. Those light spots were moving swiftly toward them.

"What..."

When they came closer, she saw they were drones-hundreds of them!

The glowing drones lit up the night sky like stars against the navy canvas.

Cordelia was dazed as she stared at the sky with bated breath.

Zephyr chuckled lightly, looking at her.

The hundreds of drones moved into a huge heart-shaped formation in the darkness before spelling "Love".

The scene felt like a dream that Cordelia could not believe.

She called for him softly, "Zephyr, this is..."

"I told you I'll let you see stars."

She was thrilled and moved, not knowing what to say. As she stared at him with her bright eyes, they grew misty. "Zephyr..." She could only say his name and could not go on, afraid she would tear up if she said any more.

"Don't be so touched yet." Zephyr smiled and told her next to her ear, "Close your eyes."

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Cordelia did as she was told and felt Zephyr flipping her hand over. Her palm faced up, and she felt something landing in her hand.

When she opened her eyes, she saw a necklace in it.

Precious sapphires were etched into stars and the moon, hanging off a platinum necklace.

His voice was deep and gentle. "Cordelia, I've plucked the stars and moon for you.

"What about you? Will you marry me? Let's not part forever, okay?"

Cordelia pressed her lips together, tears brimming from her eyes. Zephyr hugged her and softly stroked her hair.

"You don't have to answer me now," he said considerately. "I'll give you time as long as you remember that I'm always here waiting for you."

Cordelia nodded and sobbed herself silly against his chest.

"Zephyr."

"Hmm?"

"I can actually answer you now..."

Zephyr's heart lurched as he listened quietly.

"I do need some time to prepare myself."

She looked up at him with a sincere smile.

"I also need some time to explore this world. I hope that when I marry you, I can stand with you and be as wonderful as you are.

"So... stay right there and don't move, okay? I'll walk to you one day!"

"Okay!" Zephyr looked her in the eyes and promised her seriously.

Both of them exchanged a smile while the drones glowed in different colored lights in the dark and illuminated the sea and sky.

Even if it was foggy going forward, he could still collect all the stars in the sky for her and he would stand by his side proudly, letting the world know that she was worth it.

Janine had just arrived in Centrolis when Clark took her to Zen Residence. She was filled with mixed feelings coming back this time.

She did not want to enter Hamerton Manor at all. Even when Zen Residence was far from the manor, she might still run into Henry and Kate. If everyone got awkward when they met, they might as well not meet.

In spite of it, she would be worried about Zephyr if she did not come over. That Jenner woman too... What kind of person was she that could bewitch her son into wanting to give up on the Hamerton empire? Janine sucked in a cold breath and rolled the car window down to get some air.

The car soon stopped in front of Zen Residence.

Clark said respectfully, "Madam Baker, the room here at Mr. Zephyr's residence has been cleaned several times and set up like how you'd like it. I'll carry your suitcase up now."

"Let the helpers do this." Janine removed her sunglasses and said, "Clark, you've been great to Zephyr since he was a child. I'm thankful for you."

"Madam Baker, it's what I should do."

"It's just, I know this child..." Janine paused. "No one has the ability to persuade him in things he's made up his mind in!"

Clark frowned. "You're referring to?"

Janine did not say anything. As she scanned the surroundings, she discovered a regular sedan in the residence. Curious, she asked, "Clark, that car..."

"Oh, Mr. Zephyr drove it back from Jangasas."

"Jangasas?" Janine could guess as much and snickered.

The lowest-ranked long-term employee in the Hamertons would not even glance at this kind of car twice!

Despite that, this car must have attracted a lot of attention since it was parked in Zen Residence. If Matthew and Yale found out, she wondered how they would gossip about Zephyr behind them! Janine thought about it and asked, "Clark, how are Matthew and Yale Hamerton doing recently?"

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Clark had a good head on his shoulders. He did not keep anything from Janine but did not divulge too much either, briefing her on Yale and Matthew's recent activities without missing a beat.

Janine considered her son's state in the Hamertons and decided not to enter Zen Residence first but to probe about Yale.

She said with a chuckle, "Since I rarely visit, I have a present for the eldest heir. Please take me to Yale Residence!"

Yale was cursing Zephyr on the couch in his place because his father was dismissed from his job.

Yelena picked up the clothes on the floor and peeked at the mirror. She was scared and resentful when she saw the wounds covering her body.

Yelena knew she was just a plaything at the beck and call of Yale, but she dared not offend him. She was intimidated by the Hamertons' influence and also fantasized about marrying into the family one day- even if Yale would not be a good husband, she just needed the status of being Mrs. Hamerton.

Therefore, she went over to kneel beside him, picked up one of his legs, and massaged it gently.

"Mr. Yale..." she called out with a cutesy voice.

Yale glanced at her with impatience. He got together with her in the beginning for the novelty and kept her around later upon finding her rather obedient.

Who knew that this woman would cling to him!? Not only that, but she also kept making requests over the line. When he fooled around with her the last time, she suddenly asked when he was going to marry her. It made his heart lurch.

Yale punched the couch in frustration. His already thin face looked paler and more sinister.

Yelena was frightful, unable to figure out his temper, but she could see the evil in his eyes.

She asked shakily, "M-Mr. Yale, what happened?"

Yale looked at her and suddenly got up to kick her, venting his anger on her.

"How dare you f*cking ask me what happened?" He said through his gritted teeth, "If you didn't pretend to be Cordelia and got in my bed, I'd be stepping on Zephyr right now!" Yelena backed away fearfully.

"That b*stard Zephyr!" cursed Yale. "I'll sleep Cordelia in front of him one day!"

"Mr. Yale-"

"F*ck off!"

Yelena shook but was reluctant to just leave like this.

"Mr. Yale, listen to me!" Her heart thumped. "It's not hard for you to sleep with Cordelia or embarrass Zephyr! I have a way!"

"You?" Yale arched a brow.

Yelena nodded and said, "Isn't Marcus still in your hands?"

Yale calmed down. "Hmm, so what?"

"The Jenners and the Grists have a marriage agreement, and Cordelia supposedly married Marcus!"

"Hah!" Yale sneered. "Cordelia or you?"

"Well..." Yelena argued, "Marcus' wife is Cordelia anyway!"

"Really?" Yale bit his lips. He looked down at her with a sense of superiority and his hands in his pockets. "I heard that Zephyr found the guy who registered their marriage back then. That guy said he took William Jenner's money and dared not not do it, but he dared not break the law either. Thus, he made two fake marriage certificates!

"Cordelia has no business with Marcus!" He looked at her with a scowl. "You got nothing good!"

"Even then, we're the only ones who know that they aren't related!" cried Yelena.

Yale paused. "What do you mean?"

"Everyone out there... They don't know that Cordelia and Marcus aren't related. If we get the word out and say that Mr. Z Hamerton is involved with a married woman, what will the old man of the Hamertons think when things blow up?"

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"Hmm..." Yale was a little hesitant.

If Zephyr's reputation was ruined and his grandfather got angry, it would also implicate the others. What if he was found out!?

Yelena said, "Mr. Yale, your grandfather can control the Hamertons, but can he control the netizens? He won't be able to do a thing about what people say online!

"And I know what Cordelia's like. She treasures her reputation." Yelena smirked evilly. "She won't be able to take being talked about like this!"

"Hmm..." Yale thought about it and smirked. "Perhaps this is a good idea!"

A lie would become the truth when repeated a thousand times. Could Cordelia and Zephyr explain to one netizen after another? Even if he failed to defeat Zephyr, it would be good to upset him too! "What a surprise!" He pinched Yelena's chin and slapped her face twice. "You're not all that stupid. There's still something in that brain of yours!"

Yelena was pained from the pinch, but she had to force a smile. "Heh... You're flattering me!"

"This is for you to spend." Yale tossed her a card. "Let me know if it's not enough."

"Thank you!"

"This too." He took out a necklace and squinted. "Yelena, if you behave, it's not impossible for this necklace to become a ring!"

Yelena was overjoyed and nearly got on her knees.

"Our goal is the same!" Yale smiled. "That's to make sure Zephyr Hamerton suffers!"

"Yes, Mr. Yale!"

"Plan it well. Let that kid know how good I am!"

There were noises in the living room. Janine's heels clicked loud against the floor as she walked in briskly. The bodyguards wanted to stop her but did not dare to and could only watch her barge in. As she walked in, she heard Yale cursing Zephyr, calling him a b*stard and saying to make him suffer. Did he think Zephyr had no mother?

Janine took off her suit jacket and rolled up her sleeves like she was ready for battle.

Yale was baffled and roared at his bodyguards, "Are you guys dead? Why did you let her in!?"

"I'm here to visit my dear nephew. I brought a gift!" Janine's grin was unnerving. "Oh, you have a guest?" Yelena had never seen a woman with such a presence. She froze and dared not even breathe any louder.

Janine revealed a smile that did not reach her eyes. When she walked in, she grabbed the golf club on the way.

"I overheard your conversation with this lady at the door, dearest nephew," she said directly. "I wonder what your plan is to let my son know how good you are?”

Yale gestured for the bodyguards to chase the woman out, but once the men surrounded her, they were forced back by her gaze!

This was no ordinary woman. Her status in the Bakers was significant, and she grasped the financial groups in Chaiseland. If Janine Baker were hurt, all hell would break loose...

"Hah, Aunt Baker-" Yale purposely said, "Oops, sorry, ex-Aunt Baker! You look just as strong as when you were younger! Amazing!"

"Wouldn't my son be bullied by you otherwise?"

Yale snorted and plopped himself down on the couch. "Get it straight. Your son's the one bullying me in the board meeting all day long! I want to take a small revenge, f*ck his girl, but " "What did you say?" Janine raised her voice in alarm.

Her gaze then fell on Yelena, who froze at the attention.

"You..." Janine said through gritted teeth, "You're a Jenner? You're that Ms. Jenner?"

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Yelena froze, and her mind blanked out. She was like a mouse in front of a cat before Janine. She nodded in a daze, having no idea what she was saying. "I-I'm a Jenner, I—”

"Hah, Ms. Jenner?" Janine scoffed. "You're really something to be seducing my son and hooking up with Yale at the same time!"

"What?" Yale raised a brow and chuckled dryly. "Woman, you got it wrong. This b*tch has been with me all this while. Don't let your son even think about it!"

"Shut up!" Janine was furious and hurled the golf club at Yale.

Yale did not expect that she would actually act violently, so he did not get to avoid it in time, and the club hit his calf. The pain seared right through him!

"F*ck! How dare you hit me- Argh!"

He was hit again on the head.

Janine was a taekwondo expert when she was younger. Even as age caught on, it was no problem for her to tackle Yale now.

Rage burned bright in her once she recalled the pair conspiring against Zephyr. She did not only hit Yale, but she also went for Yelena. The girl was dumbfounded. As the golf club landed on her shoulder, she hissed while falling to the floor.

"You shameless couple! How dare you conspire against my son!?

"Next time, maybe think about who his mother is!"

Janine was seeing red and absolutely fuming.

The bodyguards usually suffered from Yale's temper and resented him, so now that Janine was wreaking havoc here, they took the chance of "not daring to intervene" and stayed by the door, pretending they heard nothing.

The sounds of Yale's curses, Yelena's cries, and various expensive ornaments crashing on the floor were heard from the living room.

The bodyguards at the door looked at each other and resumed duty with straight faces.

Only after Janine had enough beating the pair up did these bodyguards rush in to feign stopping her and leading her out politely. Some of them even carried her purse and jacket for her.

Janine patted herself down, looking reinvigorated. She scoffed at the swollen and bruised pair, mocking them as she tossed the golf club on the floor. "Yale Hamerton, don't think I don't know what you're doing in Centrolis. I've divorced Henry, but I'm still Zephyr's mother! Lay a finger on my son, and I'll beat you up every time I see you until you're dead!"

Yale covered his swollen face with one broken tooth as he pointed at Janine and mumbled, scolding about something.

The quivering Yelena, with wounds everywhere, hid under the table.

Janine glanced at her and barked, "I really didn't expect you to turn your back on Zephyr! A woman like you isn't worth him sacrificing so much! From now on, don't even think about appearing in front of him!"

She walked out of Yale Residence after that.

The bodyguards sent her until she was out of the door.

The living room was a mess. Yale cursed and screamed for his servants to get the doctor. Yelena was simply befuddled. She had no idea when she offended this woman from hell.

"Get out of here!" Yale finally growled something audible, "F*ck! I've never had a smooth day ever since meeting you, b*tch!"

Janine felt much better after venting. When Clark rushed up to her, she told him with a grin, "I've beaten up Yale."

Clark was dumbfounded.

"If Elder Mr. Hamerton asks about it, just tell him the truth. I did it! Don't implicate others!"

Clark winced. It seemed that the third heir had completely inherited the Bakers' temper.

Come on, how many chapters do you want to read this weekend?