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Chapter 491

Chapter 491

Chad sent William the photo he had secretly taken of Cordelia in the meeting.

It was unclear, but William could still tell it was her. He did not expect Cordelia to have risen from her lowly status and grown into the elegant beauty she was now.

Blood rushed up to his head in a fit of rage as he shakily swiped the photo away.

"It's your daughter, right? Hah, I told you I wouldn't recognize her wrong!"

"Oh." William's tone was indifferent. "Why are you asking about her?"

"Nothing, just asking out of concern!"

"Hah!" William knew well how loaded the word "concern" was.

"She's married already. I have no idea how she's been doing recently!"

"What?" Chad frowned. "So young... and married already? To whom?"

William gnashed his teeth. "An ex-inmate!"

Chad was even more shocked at the revelation that he went speechless, only snapping out of it when the call was hung up on him.

He carefully recalled the times he spent socializing with William and thought he seemed to have heard the latter complain when they were drinking one time. He mentioned a marriage pact the last generation agreed on, but members of that family were either dead or lost, leaving a useless son who was a thug, frequently fighting and going to jail...

Chad was filled with sudden glee. He knew that William did not like the illegitimate daughter, but he did not know that it was to this extent! He just watched his daughter jump into the fire pit!

In this case, Cordelia must have come to Centrolis to escape from her ex-inmate husband. She was then recruited by Imperial Media due to her excellent state and talent, then got to where she was one step after another...

She did not have much of a background, as even her maiden family was just a décor. Even if Chad did anything to her, she could only swallow it. She might even put up with it and follow him for money. Chad began to have ulterior ideas about Cordelia and grinned lecherously. A married woman was more fun... Since her husband was useless, he would give her some love!

A week later, the open audition for the film characters officially began.

Aside from the directors, investor representatives were also on the judging panel.

Imperial Media's seat was initially set on the left, but Zephyr's sudden presence took the organizer aback, and they quickly rearranged the seating.

"No need for the hassle." Zephyr was nonchalant. "I have shares in Imperial Media as well. I come on behalf of Madam Baker this time."

Despite what he said, the organizer dared not slack and still placed him in the center.

Janine did not attend. The one who came was Cordelia. There was some distance between her seat and Zephyr's, but she met his fiery gaze once she sat down. She smiled and quickly turned away to focus on the artists who went on stage.

During the first round, a few Imperial Media and Sol Entertainment artists were on par in singing and dancing. The competition was fierce. It was interesting and fitted what a variety show required.

Cordelia watched seriously and took notes from time to time. Even though there was a script for the variety show and the scores they gave were agreed upon earlier, she did not know when the cameras would pan to the judging panel, so she acted accordingly.

Chad was distracted. His eyes were on Cordelia, and he forgot what he had to say a few times when the host raised questions to him, having to resort to the teleprompter to cover himself.

During the last recording, he made several mistakes in what he said. When he finally finished it with much fumbling, he looked up and abruptly met Zephyr's icy eyes.

Chad shuddered and quickly forced a pandering smile.

"M-Mr. Zephyr!"

He wiped his hands on himself and extended both of them. "I've heard about Mr. Zephyr Hamerton from Centrolis back in Jangasas and have looked forward to meeting you! It's my honor to shoot a film you've invested in. I'm really... I must have done some great good in my past life! Hahaha..."

Zephyr glanced at him coldly without shaking his hands.

As Chad's hands hovered in the air for some time, he pulled them back with a fake smile.

"What are you looking at?" Zephyr's voice was cold and sharp like a knife.

"Huh? I..." Chad sweated and felt chills run down his spine.

Zephyr had long noticed that this b*stard was staring at Cordelia. Chad Green was really the first one who dared act so boldly in front of him! Should he dig out Chad's eyes or castrate him directly? While Zephyr thought about it, he smirked, and an icy glint gleamed in his eyes. The intimidating presence he exuded shot tingles of fear down Chad's back.

Chad looked around and was quickly aware that a woman like Cordelia would enchant all men. He ought to let Zephyr have fun first. He did not mind picking up after the heir once he got bored with her! After all, his life was more important compared to lust...

Chad looked at Zephyr, fearful and obsequious. He forced a smile to tell him, "The... The senior assistant from Imperial Media. Hah, I've asked around! She's the daughter of a friend of mine, an illegitimate one. It's said that she's married to a thug and doesn't have a very good life...

"If you like her, I-I can help you get her?"

Zephyr's fists tightened under the table, veins popping on the back of his hands.

He said nothing and glowered darker. Chad did not understand, as all he could see was Cordelia. He wondered when the rich heir would be done with the girl. A rich heir like him should be bored with the novelty very soon...

While Chad let his thoughts wander, he suddenly noticed that Cordelia had disappeared from her seat, and so had Zephyr.

There was another round of the show to film, an important one, where most of it would be broadcast. The artists who would make their appearance next were obviously higher in status than the ones before. What was the meaning of the talent show if Zephyr was not around?

Chad was going to look for him when the organizer notified them, "Hi all, that's all for the recording today. The next one will be filmed next week. Thank you for your hard work!"

Chad paused and slumped back in his seat. His heart itched as he looked at Cordelia's empty chair. He had to endure another week before he could see the beauty. Despite that, he did not know that a few pairs of eyes were on him at the same time.

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Chad suddenly felt chills on his back. When he looked around, there was nothing. The spacious recording studio was orderly and functioning as usual. He took a deep breath. He was most probably frightened by Zephyr's gaze just now.

In a room nearby, however...

"This low-life?" Nicholas crossed his leg, resting against the lambskin couch. He had drunk half of the whisky in his hand, and there was a smirk on his lips.

Zephyr looked at him. "You know him?"

"Chad Green, right?" Nicholas smiled. "I heard the others mention him before back in Jangasas."

Zephyr asked, "What kind of person is he?"

"What saint could someone who shoots those kinds of films be?" Nicholas cracked a grin. "It's said that he often tricks university girls with his identity as a director. Many art students got tricked and were cheated financially and sexually.

"After what happened, those girls dared not report to the police due to societal pressure and could only swallow their grievances."

"F*ck!" Josiah yelled, "I can't believe someone so disgusting actually exists! Why didn't you do away with the evil for the people back then, Nicholas?"

Nicholas chortled and poured himself more whisky.

"Do you know who invested in his productions?"

Josiah shook his head in puzzlement.

Nicholas' eyes were on Zephyr when he uttered, "William Jenner!"

Zephyr's gaze darkened as his fingers tightened around the glass. If Nicholas had not brought this name up, he would have forgotten it already.

"Does... William Jenner still have some kind of ploy against Cordelia?" Zephyr looked alert. "He didn't send Chad, did he?"

"Z, you might've thought too much into this." Frederic smiled at him. "I heard from the law firm in Jangasas that William Jenner's been in a few commercial court cases recently, and his company's barely withstanding. It's going to the bank soon."

Only then did the tension on Zephyr's face melt off a little.

The other three men exchanged a look and chuckled in unison. Z Hamerton was usually calm and collected, but he lost his cool once it had something to do with Cordelia.

"Alright, don't be bothered with William Jenner." Nicholas patted Zephyr's shoulder. "Let's talk about what we're doing to Chad.

"I have all sorts of torturing devices ready, and I haven't used them once since I got to Centrolis!"

"Nicholas, keep yours!" Josiah grinned openly. "Mr. Irwin has a secret weapon. Let him poke Chad with it!"

Frederic winced. "These methods can be saved, actually. It's better to go with something legal."

"For example?" Both of them widened their eyes.

Zephyr raised his brows and sneered. "For example... investigate Chad and see what crimes he has committed, or if there's any problem with that award-winning work of his!"

Frederic nodded, understanding instantly and giving instructions to his subordinates to get it done.

Nicholas and Josiah deflated when they were all revved up, only for the matter to take a peaceful ending. Both of them clinked glasses and gulped down the alcohol.

Zephyr went to the floor-to-ceiling window. He pulled a crack in the blinders and saw Chad sitting and looking around in boredom at where they were recording. The man's eyes were glued to female celebrities when he saw them, and his lecherous look was honestly repulsing.

Zephyr snorted. Once he thought of how Chad had looked at Cordelia just now...

"Nicholas!" he said in a deep voice. "Frederic's legal tactic is for the outsiders. Once he's done with the show, I need you to use your torturing devices!"

Nicholas perked up immediately in excitement.

"Sure thing!" He emptied his glass. "I'll let my boys know!"

When Zephyr returned home that night, he saw that Cordelia had already changed out of the Cece suit and was dressed in light pink loungewear.

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Cordelia had just taken her shower, and her hair was still wet. When she came out of the bathroom, she smelled nice. Cordelia smiled at Zephyr, and the latter felt that his world had turned so much more radiant.

"Why are you back so late?" Cordelia went to him and circled her arms around his hips. "I'll make some supper for you!" "No need, I'm not hungry." Zephyr's gaze was deep, while his voice was deep, husky, and captivating.

Cordelia's clothes draped over her softly, and the fabric looked velvety under the light.

Zephyr was slightly dazed, feeling like a small beast was awakening within him.

"What's wrong?" asked Cordelia.

He smiled without a word. Seeing that her hair was still dripping water, he went to the bathroom for the hair dryer and asked Cordelia to sit down comfortably on the couch before he stood behind her to blow her hair.

The pair of hands that was powerful and strong in fights was always endlessly gentle when it came to her.

Cordelia was slowly lulled to sleep due to the warm wind. She closed her eyes lightly and felt Zephyr's hand on her shoulder when the hair dryer stopped.

She grabbed his hand with a smile, and both intertwined their fingers when their hands touched.

Zephyr pulled her up to hug her.

"Sleepy?" His smile was warm and indulging. He gently carried her bridal style back to the bedroom and laid her in bed. He then got on top...

Cordelia's face was red like a ripe peach, taunting Zephyr to pluck it. He was just going to kiss her when she suddenly remembered something and shoved him away. Before Zephyr could react, the person in his arms was gone!

"Cordelia, you..."

"I have something to show you!" Cordelia's mind was clearly not on the same page as his.

Zephyr punched the bed with a sigh and forced a smile when Cordelia turned around. "Show me what?"

"This!"

Cordelia passed a document to him with a triumphant smile.

Zephyr paused. It was Chad's details when he went through it.

"You investigated him?"

"Yeah!"

Zephyr did not expect her to act faster than him.

"Look closely," Cordelia asked him to flip to the last page. "I didn't think much into it when I asked for him to be investigated, but I actually got something!"

The last two pages of the document were a whistleblowing letter. Seven people had signed it-young directors who had not gone famous-and they were reporting on the film Chad won an award for. Many scenes from Chad's film had come from editing and joining the works of these people!

"This guy..." Zephyr scoffed.

Even if he was stealing, he should at least change it up and be more technical about it! Chad here had just used them straight.

The judges abroad were also dodgy. Did they not look into the films before they judged?

Zephyr closed the document and snickered.

"I've long suspected that something's wrong with Chad." Cordelia sat down beside him. "Mr. Smith said that he got lucky to win the international award. Hah, lucky? More like bullsh*t!"

It was extremely rare for Zephyr to hear something like this coming from Cordelia, so he could not help laughing.

"Darling, how did you think of looking this guy up?"

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"I was afraid that he'd shoot some indecent scenes again this time and affect the whole production!"

Cordelia's bright eyes were on Zephyr as she said seriously, "We invested a lot of money in this film! Can't let someone like him spoil Imperial Media's reputation!

"So, I wanted to check him up, and I actually found something! He's unscrupulous, as expected, and even his award was a con!"

Zephyr nodded. Frederic sent the information to his phone as well at the same time. He took a look and found that it was the same as what Cordelia had gotten-just that there was more. It was the reason those young directors' complaints went in vain.

It was because Chad had already won. The media did not want more issues, so they held the news back in tacit understanding. Only a rare few media companies with a conscience had exposed it, yet they were small businesses and could barely get any attention due to their insignificance.

Actually, it was secondary to Zephyr if the guy stole something. It was mainly his gaze on Cordelia that disgruntled Zephyr. He now knew what to do.

Zephyr turned to Cordelia and pulled her into his embrace, breathing out next to her ear in a low voice. "My wife's amazing!"

Cordelia was surprised before she smiled sweetly. The success in her career gave her a sense of accomplishment, but Zephyr's constant compliments brought genuine bliss to her. "Since when do you talk so well?" She held his face with both her hands to take a good look.

The man was handsome as usual, an outstanding aura brimming from his features. It was just that he was much sweeter than in the past, speaking honeyed words every day now. "I remember that you rarely spoke last time," Cordelia said with a soft chuckle.

"Really?"

"Mm, you kept a poker face and asked me to make breakfast the first day we got married. When I worked hard and served it on the table, you didn't even say thank you!" "What about now?" Zephyr was curious.

"Now..." Cordelia was adorable as she rubbed her hands on his face. "You finally can speak the human language now!"

Zephyr could hear that she was teasing him and mercilessly extended his hands to her armpits.

Ticklish, Cordelia admitted defeat and begged for mercy as the two of them messed around.

Zephyr was fervent, pinning her down on the bed abruptly.

"Honey, I don't just speak the human language now..." His voice was hoarse. "I can make humans too!"

Cordelia could tell the change in his body. Blushing, she turned to look away with a shy smile.

Zephyr smiled as well. He had given Robert two days off, and the latter had returned to his hometown to visit his family. He would not be a bother right now.

Helen had gone to visit Clark tonight and would stay in the manor.

Ginger had been sent away and was probably watching TV with Xyla.

There was no third wheel at all! With the large bed and soft, delicate girl in his arms, he could recklessly...

Zephyr decided that he was going to indulge himself tonight and go crazy...

Just as he took off his pants, however, his phone buzzed by the bed!

Frozen like he was struck by lightning, he stared at the phone. Of all things! He missed this! Why did he forget to turn his phone off!?

"Cordelia, never mind it!" Zephyr kept Cordelia's hands pinned.

When Cordelia turned around and saw the name on the screen-"Her Majesty"...

"It's your mom!" Cordelia shoved him away and took the phone. "Answer it!"

Zephyr bemoaned inwardly. Life felt hopeless, like a dry well...

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"Mom," Zephyr answered helplessly and grumbled about Janine in his mind over a thousand times.

How could his own mother do him dirty like this!?

"Mom, what's the matter?"

"You took care of it?"

"Of what?" Zephyr was perplexed.

"What are you talking about? Chad Green, duh!"

Janine opened fire on the line like a machine gun.

"Goodness, Zephyr, well done! This production we invested in costs so much. It's a collaboration, yes, but we need to make sure everyone from the director to the actors is clean! No scandal! That Chad won an international award out of nowhere. Don't you think it's strange? Are you not looking him up?"

"-"

Zephyr was going to say that he had, but Janine interrupted him.

"I knew that you hadn't!"

"Mom!" Zephyr slapped a hand over his face.

"Hah, are you not doing anything if I don't ask you to?"

Zephyr was at a loss for words.

"Zephyr Hamerton, you have shares in Imperial Media too! Look at how you're acting as the big shareholder! Cordelia's so much better than you!"

"Huh?"

"Cordelia investigated Chad's background in detail as soon as she found out that he's the director!"

Zephyr took a deep breath and pinched his brows, feeling a headache.

There was another familiar voice on the other end of the line.

"Janine, quit it! You just came back from Chaiseland. Have a break! Besides, I think our Zephyr's very decent. Stop complaining about him!"

Zephyr was thrilled. His mother-in-law was still the best to him when it mattered!

"Sigh, decent?" Janine pursed her lips. "Cordelia's better. She thinks ahead in work and hits all the nails right on the head for me!

"Sons are just not as considerate as daughters! Zephyr, tell me, what's the point of having you?"

"Don't say that. Keep him around!" Xyla beamed. "At least he'll be able to give us a grandson!"

Zephyr was rendered speechless.

Why was his mother-in-law not that useful anymore when it mattered?

Cordelia, who had been listening at the side, could not hold back her laugh when she heard this. She had never known that her mother was this playful!

Zephyr ended the call and switched his phone off like his life depended on it.

Cordelia drew circles on his face with her finger. Her voice was like a kitten clawing at his heart, unsettling him.

"So... our Mr. Zephyr Hamerton's one and only function to our mothers is to reproduce?"

Zephyr looked at her sly grin. The fire that was just doused off flickered back into life and burned brighter!

He smirked, and Cordelia soon realized that she had provoked a frightening man...

"Reproduce, huh?" he whispered in her ear with a smirk. "Let me show you tonight!"

A week later, the second talent show recording started as scheduled.

This one was grander than the last as the artists who joined had spent years in showbiz. Some even had several titles under their belt. The main and second leads would be chosen from this pool of people. Zephyr had work to take care of, so Cordelia went to the studio first. After confirming the name list and running through the script, she gave Imperial Media's artists some reminders.

"Ms. Cordelia, right?" The staff from the organizer greeted her warmly. "The recording will start soon. Your makeup is rather light. Do you mind going backstage so the makeup artist can do some touchups for you?"

Cordelia pulled out a mirror to check herself. She probably had not chosen a good lip color, so it seemed too dark under the bright stage lighting.

"The makeup artists backstage should be busy now. I won't take up their time," Cordelia said with a smile. "I'll do some touchup in the washroom." She then headed there. However, she did not notice that someone was following her sneakily.

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There was a distance between the bathroom and the recording site. Cordelia walked over slowly in her heels.

However, she had the feeling that someone was following her.

She was careful and slowed down. At present, she was standing in an empty corridor. The lights were rather dimmed, and the air was chilly. She turned her head, but there was nothing behind her apart from the dim corridor.

She took a deep breath and thought she was overthinking.

It was a TV station. People who managed to come in had to pass through security. There should not be any bad people here.

Nevertheless...

She thought about it and got her phone to text Zephyr quickly.

[Zen, I'm powdering my face in the bathroom.]

She did not write anything more. She only sent that and her location.

That was the tacit understanding between them.

She knew that he would come over as soon as he could. He would send someone to protect her even if he could not come.

She smiled.

Even if there was no one around, it was better to prevent rather than let things happen.

Cordelia entered the bathroom and took her foundation powder and lipstick out of the bag she had brought along.

She looked at herself in the mirror. There was a charm added to her pretty face.

Cordelia chuckled without noticing that someone was approaching her quietly. When she was leaving while wiping her hands, a force pulled her arm!

"Ahh!" she screamed.

When she lifted her head, she saw Chad's disgusting face!

"Ms. Jenner." He grinned with ill intention.

She frowned. Since they started recording the show last week, this man had been staring at her. He made her uncomfortable.

She had found his filthy past, which made him even more disgusting.

And now, this man was grabbing her arm.

Cordelia glanced at him with irritation and said coldly, "Let go."

Her voice was cold and fierce.

Chad's eyes lit up.

He did not expect her to be a cool, spicy chick!

It did not matter, as he liked a challenge.

He took a good look at her and intentionally stopped at her chest.

Cordelia was petite but had big breasts. She had an amazing body.

He wondered what her criminal husband usually did to her.

Excitement oozed out of nowhere when he thought about Cordelia being pressed against by a man like Zephyr.

He could no longer wait! He could not wait until Zephyr was done with her. He must taste this lady himself!

Therefore, he had come to the recording site early today. He had not seen Zephyr, but he had seen Cordelia rushing to the bathroom... It was the perfect chance!

Chad smiled so hard that his nose and eyes were squeezed together. The more Cordelia struggled, the more he felt tantalized.

"Let go!" Cordelia's heart sank as she looked at his disgusting face and yelled at him. "Let me go!"

She never thought that he would not let go-he caressed her arm fearlessly!

"How much?"

Cordelia was stunned. What was that?

"Those students that were with me were virgins. I only paid them $3,000 per month... I'll pay you $5,000. How's that, pretty thing?

"You won't get that much even if you work so hard at Imperial Media for a month, right?"

Cordelia's expression changed.

Great!

It seemed this director was eager to die!

She would fulfill his wish, then!

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Cordelia smiled coldly. Fortunately, she had sent her location to Zephyr. It was almost time. All she had to do was to hold this j*rk down!

"Hah, I got what you mean now, Director Green." Cordelia scoffed. "But please think carefully before you do disgusting things like this. Don't offend people you can't afford to offend, or you might die a horrible death!"

"Wow, you're threatening me?" Chad grinned. "You're pretty, but you're brutal... Haha, sure. I don't need my dead body to be intact. I just want to die on top of you!"

"Go away!"

Cordelia used all of her power to push him away while tolerating her discomfort. However, his fat body was like a wall.

She could not move him while he tried to kiss her.

He was excited, as if he was shocked by electricity, when he smelled the fragrance on her body.

"Ms. Jenner... I know you married a thug, and you're not happy with your marriage... Don't worry. I'll fulfill your needs!" "Get off!"

Just when he almost kissed her, she lifted her leg and kicked his most fragile part.

Chad covered his crotch instantly. He curled up and groaned.

However, Cordelia did not have much strength. As she was nervous, that kick was insignificant.

When Chad snapped back to his senses, he charged at her with his ferocious eyes and claws!

She turned around and ran immediately.

However, when he almost caught her, she heard a low thud and Chad's groan of pain.

Zephyr immediately sent the bodyguard, who was waiting around the recording site, to protect Cordelia when he got her message.

Meanwhile, he put down what he was doing and rushed over as well.

Perhaps she was fine, but he wanted to make sure. Therefore, they promised each other that when they were apart, she would send him her location so that she was protected. Soon, he arrived at the recording site. He did not see Cordelia, but he saw the bodyguard running over in a panic.

His heart squeezed. He asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"

He was hesitating, not sure how to explain it.

"Mr. Z, m-maybe you should check the bathroom?"

Zephyr's face was grim. He pushed the bodyguard away and ran to the bathroom.

Countless terrifying images flashed through his mind within the over ten seconds. He dared not imagine what happened to Cordelia when he was away.

That was especially when he did not see Chad when he arrived at the recording site...

He clenched his fists and called Nicholas, asking him to prepare to tie someone up.

However, he heard a man's cry when he arrived at the bathroom.

He was stunned.

A woman's scolding accompanied the cry.

There seemed to be... more than one woman?

The bodyguard glanced at him helplessly. He tried hard to suppress the smile on his face.

"This was happening when we got here, sir. Ms. Jenner might not need our help at all."

She did not.

Hearing the commotion,

The few bodyguards' might added up paled compared to Cordelia's from the commotion she was causing.

"Go to h*ll, you shameless pig!

"How dare you get your hands on me? You must be sick of living!

"Uuugh! You'll die a terrible death!"

Loud screams were coming from the bathroom.

There was someone else in there.

"Wait here, Cordelia. Let me bring over some weapons! Don't hurt yourself by hitting him!"

Zephyr frowned. Just when he was trying to figure out who that was, he heard Cordelia pulling that person back in the next second.

"No need! I'll take off my heels and hit him to death!"

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Zephyr smiled awkwardly. He got the bodyguards to keep quiet while he quietly went forward to see.

As he thought, Cordelia removed her heels and hit them hard on Chad's head twice.

He was bald, so it hurt extra for him. He was groaning in pain.

Only then did she vent her anger. She put on her heels and stood there with her hands on her waist. Although her hair was a little messy, she was still majestic, like a heroine. Chad lay on the ground with his swollen face. He remained stubborn after being beaten up.

"D-Don't you know who I am, b*tches?!"

"I don't care who you are! I'll beat you up no matter who you are!"

"My movie won international awards-"

"My husband is Zephyr Hamerton!"

Cordelia enunciated fiercely and kicked him twice.

Chad was dumbstruck as he looked at her with his mouth wide.

Zephyr, who was out there, smirked. Pride was growing inside of him.

"Alright, Ms. Jenner. The recording is starting. Stop wasting time with this j*rk!"

"Okay!"

Cordelia glanced at her with gratitude.

She did not expect Trinity to happen to be in the bathroom when Chad molested her.

They only talked when they had a job together and did not know much about each other. She did not know that this talented female director was majestic too.

Chad had almost caught her just now. It was Trinity who attacked him from behind, making him fall to the ground.

That was how they had gotten the chance to beat up that j*rk.

They were in sync, and Chad did not have the strength to fight back at all.

"What do we do about him, Ms. Lulham?" Cordelia was worried. After all, Chad was one of the judges.

"Let him be!" Trinity waved carefreely. "If the organizers ask, we'll say we haven't seen him! They won't stop the recording for one person. They'll be at a loss if they do so!"

Cordelia smiled at her.

Trinity had short hair and wore cargo pants with boots. She looked high-spirited and experienced. Her pretty features made her look like a handsome young man from afar. Cordelia walked out while stretching her hands and did not see the water on the ground. She slipped and fell on her back!

When she almost fell, Trinity held her waist.

The former grabbed onto her instinctively, and they locked eyes.

She realized that not only was Trinity great at directing movies, but she was also pretty and majestic.

Meanwhile, from Trinity's angle...

Cordelia was much prettier than the best actors and actresses she had hired before!

They locked eyes for a few seconds before Trinity laughed out loud.

"Stop hugging me!" She helped Cordelia up. "Mr. Hamerton will fire me if this goes on!"

Speaking of the devil, Zephyr coughed softly. Upon hearing the deep and electric voice, Cordelia knew her husband was there. Thus, she ran out of the bathroom immediately.

Her eyes became red as soon as she saw him. What happened earlier was traumatizing.

Perhaps, people would only show their real fear when they were with the people who were closest to them.

She threw herself into her man like a scared bunny and called out coquettishly, "You're here, hubby..." Zephyr patted her head and smiled.

When he was going to say, "Don't be scared, I'm here", he thought it was unnecessary.

Scared? She did not look like it.

Her evil majesty was almost the same as Janine's.

It would be hilarious if he told her that he was here for her.

With or without him, her combat strength would be powerful!

He smiled even wider and comforted her in his arms. He signaled his bodyguards to get them to bring out Chad.

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"Ms. Lulham, the recording is starting soon." Zephyr smiled lightly. "Don't be late.”

Trinity knew that she was unwelcome. He was indirectly telling her not to be a third wheel.

Therefore, she left instantly.

Zephyr smiled and held Cordelia's hand as they walked out of the corridor. The bodyguards were walking slowly as they were dragging Chad. Chad tried his best to open his swollen eyes when they passed by him. He saw with his very own eyes that Cordelia and Zephyr were happily locking their fingers.

He felt a chill in him.

She was not kidding that he would die a devastating death...

With Zephyr's temper, he would slice him into a million pieces!

Everything was ready in the recording hall. However, Zephyr did not sit in the middle.

"Mr. Hamerton, please come here..." The host wanted to take him to the middle.

"No need," he said calmly. "I saw the script of your show. The male and female leads will be chosen in this episode.

"The main characters are important, but the director is more important!

"The director can only clearly see the actors on the stage when he sits in the middle. He'll only know which ones are best for his movie. Am I right, Mr. Green?" Zephyr looked at him while smiling.

However, the latter had been beaten up badly and had even lost his teeth. He was mumbling.

The hosts were confused as they watched.

However, who would dare to go against what Mr. Z said?

Therefore, the hosts really got Chad to sit in the middle.

The camera shot directly at his face. Surprisingly, the entire world would see his swollen face during the recording!

Zephyr played with the pen in his hand casually. He would look at Chad every now and then and reveal a mocking smirk.

How dare he offend his woman?

He was seeking death!

When he used Nicholas' torture on him, this j*rk would know who exactly he had offended!

When the show was halfway through, the main characters were basically selected.

Following the flow, the hosts should ask the management's opinion just for the sake of it.

Cordelia said two things-the script had been written ahead.

It was Zephyr's turn next.

He did not rush into it. He was still thinking about how to mess with Chad, to humiliate him.

When the camera was on him, he suddenly got up and walked onto the stage.

The hosts were stunned.

At that moment, Chad's award-winning movie and the other young directors' movie clips were played on the screen.

The people below the stage gasped. They were whispering among themselves!

Zephyr looked at Chad with a cryptic smile when the videos were played.

"Mr. Green, don't you think these are familiar?"

Chad slouched on the chair in the middle like a dog that had lost its master. The corner of his lips twitched, and he could not say anything. All of the artists present were dumbstruck.

One of them whispered. "The classic scenes in Mr. Green's movie were from those other movies!"

"That's right! Mr. Green is so good at editing."

"That's not editing but plagiarizing!"

The atmosphere was suddenly heated.

The hosts got everyone to keep it down instantly.

At that moment, Zephyr took out another item.

"I have a letter with me." He chuckled. "Please read it for us!"

Chapter 500

Chapter 500

The hosts on the stage were experienced.

Although what happened surprised them, they calmed down immediately and got the letter from Zephyr.

It was a report. The people who reported were the few young directors from the video clips.

The male host remained calm and read the letter at normal speed. The entire recording site became dead silent instantly.

Chad fell onto the ground from the shock, and his swollen face twitched.

A heated discussion exploded after over ten seconds of dead silence.

"So, that was how Mr. Green got his award!?"

"The saying a leopard can't change its spots is right! He directed porn before, so how could he direct anything classy at all?"

"That's right. I was annoyed that he got an international award. So, he plagiarized!"

"It's humiliating the directors that he's still around!"

"Boycott him! Cancel him!"

The people were yelling, getting more and more intense.

Chad felt as if there were thousands of bees buzzing in his head. He looked around in a panic, his heart was pounding, and it was getting harder and harder to breathe.

"I didn't, I didn't-"

He wanted to deny it, but the criticism soon drowned his voice.

Given that he had been beaten up, each bone was hurting, and he was mumbling.

Cordelia smirked as he watched that from her seat coldly.

"Damn it. I knew he was disgusting, but I didn't think he even plagiarized his movie. This is just despicable!" Trinity slammed the table and barked, "I even openly complimented his skill! I must be blind!" Chad felt that everybody was giving it a shove when a wall was about to collapse.

He was the debris beneath the wall. He was going to be flattened, but the people around did not stop. They must crush him into pieces!

Chad regretted it.

He did not regret his terrible decision to steal others' work and show it with fanfare.

What he regretted was... that he should never have tried to offend Cordelia!

He could not imagine that she was Zephyr's wife!

That j*rk William had lied to him. Had he not said that she married a criminal?

Chad sat on the floor with his head lowered. He was beaten.

At that moment, the people from Sol Entertainment stood up to clear a path for Nicholas.

He glared at Chad in disdain and made a call. Ian got people in immediately and dragged the beaten Chad outside.

Zephyr walked to Cordelia and held her hand softly. They locked eyes and smiled at the same time.

Later on, Cordelia only heard about what happened to Chad from Fredric.

"The International Film Association has removed him, and his award has been taken away. The female students that he harmed showed up to testify. "Therefore, his crime isn't as simple as plagiarism. Criminal offenses are involved."

"So, is he sentenced?" Cordelia was eager to find out about that.

Fredric smiled and looked at Zephyr, who looked calm.

How would Z allow Chad to be sentenced so soon?

Before sending him behind bars, he would have to taste Nicholas' torture!

The latter would have to torture him first, and then he would be sent to prison. That would be perfect!

However, Fredric did not tell Cordelia that. He only said. "Don't worry. Good and evil will always be rewarded. He'll not live a good life from now on!"

She nodded and smiled.

Seizing the time she went to get coffee, Fredric approached Zephyr and said. "Should we tell Mr. Irwin about this?"

Zephyr was stunned. "Tell him what?"

"About Chad!"

Zephyr fell into silence for a moment and said softly. "Since it's been solved, let's not alert him. Don't make him uncomfortable."