Ch. 591..600

Chapter 591

Chapter 591

They were judging him earlier, but they were secretly apologizing to him now.

Josiah felt good. He combed his hair and signaled them. "Calm down, calm down!"

Fredric poured himself another glass of wine and finished it. Someone blocked his glass when he wanted more. He looked up and met Zephyr's all-knowing eyes.

He said, "Fredric, there are things that you don't need to ask us... Instead, you should ask what your heart wants!"

If he really liked someone, how would he only feel uncomfortable when she was with someone else?

So, did he really like Trinity? Or was it like Josiah said, that he had gotten used to his relationship with her? Zephyr chuckled.

Fredric was quick and eloquent when he was on cases. There was no case that he could not win.

However, now that he was the person involved, nobody could help him apart from himself.

Cordelia had been busy the entire morning in the office.

Not only was she holding the fort at Imperial Media, but she was also monitoring the joint hospital project at all times.

Apart from that, she had to decide all matters at the Hamertons.

The family had slowly gotten used to her calling the shots. They secretly thought that she was better than Liam at doing that!

Men would handle some stuff harshly, while Cordelia would have clever maneuvers that were more considerate and humanized. She was convincing too.

Zennie could not help but admire her sister-in-law as she quietly watched her working as she sat on the couch.

She could not solve any of the advanced mathematics questions in front of her.

When Cordelia lifted her head to drink water, she saw Zennie staring into space. She walked over while smiling and waved at her. "What are you thinking about?" Zennie snapped back to her senses.

The former sat next to her and saw the empty test papers. She could not help but chuckle. "Are you going to give Doctor Stafford this?"

Zennie felt troubled when she heard that.

It had taken Zennie quite an effort to get her mother to let her out today. Kate dared not let Zennie go too far, and she did not like bodyguards following her, so she got Cordelia to take her to the office. It would consider her adapting to the busy work schedule ahead.

However, Seth had brought test papers for her to complete...

Cordelia was laughing out loud while Zennie looked miserable.

"Sis, now that you're calling the shots in our family, can you chase out Seth?"

"You wish!" Cordelia did not side with her this time.

Seth was her teacher and good friend, and he might be her partner in the future... It was rare to find such a good person. It made sense that they wanted to keep him!

"Sis!" Zennie looked sour. "It's been a long time since I went shopping. It's been a long time since I last bought new clothes!"

"You'll be wearing a white coat every day when you're enrolled in medical school. You won't need new clothes!"

Zennie widened her eyes.

Why did Cordelia say the same thing as Zephyr now?

"What new clothes?" A clear voice came from outside. "Count me in!"

The assistant opened the office door softly, letting the person behind in.

Cordelia smiled when she saw who it was. "You should really change your clothes. You'll be trending if the paparazzi see you again!"

Chapter 592

Chapter 592

Trinity walked in while giggling.

She was still the same-dressed in black with leather boots. She was majestic with her clean and charming face.

Cordelia thought she looked much better now.

Could it really be the magic of love?

Trinity placed a document on the table and made a cheeky "please" gesture.

"This is the movie's final investment budget... No matter what, it's all numbers that I don't understand. Can the wise Mrs. Hamerton look it through for me?"

Cordelia put down the half a glass of hot water that she had just drunk helplessly. She stretched and returned to her desk to work.

Soon, she looked through the budget and circled some stuff in red before passing it back to Trinity.

"So fast?"

"It's fast because I did my homework beforehand." Cordelia was concise. "You can save on the circled parts. I've crossed off the few unnecessary costs. Your next step is to look for the finance department and get them to do the specific accounting for you."

"You're amazing!" Trinity could not stop complimenting her. "A good woman would prosper the family for three generations. With a lady boss like you in the Hamertons, they'll prosper for tens of generations!" "Pfft!" Zennie could not help but laugh out loud.

Cordelia pursed her lips and chuckled. "You're too kind, Director Lulham! Oh, there's one thing that I must remind you of. We're going to aim for awards for this movie, so the company takes this very seriously. You must check on the actors diligently!"

"Yes, don't worry." Trinity nodded. "This movie is my sweat and blood. Of course, I'll do my best. About the actors..."

"What happened?"

"Nothing." Trinity forced a smile. "I've replaced Michelle."

Cordelia was stunned.

She seemed to have heard about Michelle being replaced a few days ago, but the news disappeared soon after it surfaced.

She thought it was just hearsay.

She did not expect that it was true.

Now that the news had been hidden, perhaps it was the doing of Imperial Media's PR.

"Trinity..." Cordelia knew that she must have felt conflicted about having done that. After all, Michelle used to be the person Fredric supported the most.

However...

Cordelia smiled and looked at her in determination as she said, "You've done well!"

"Huh?" Trinity was surprised.

"Cordelia, actually I..." She explained. "I was actually worried that you might scold me. Half of the movie has been shot, so the company will lose a lot of money now that I have changed the actor! Money doesn't come easy. I feel really guilty for doing this, but..."

"Quality is what we aim for." Cordelia got up and grabbed her shoulders with both hands. "Michelle isn't up to our standards. So, I'd rather we lose some money than disappoint the audience and the industry!" Trinity looked at her with gratitude.

Cordelia chuckled, "Also, you don't have to care about what someone thinks."

Trinity bit her lips and remained silent.

Cordelia thought she had made a great choice. It showed that she had let go of Fredric and started a new life.

She did not have to be sensible, nor did she have to oblige people.

All she had to do was to be herself.

Cordelia pushed her with her shoulders, "Hey, tell me the truth. The person who gave you the courage to do this, was it..."

"It wasn't Neil!" Trinity rushed to answer first.

Cordelia and Zennie were stunned, and they secretly smiled simultaneously.

Trinity blushed and looked at them helplessly. She stomped and ran out.

Cordelia shook her head while chuckling.

She wondered what would happen in the future.

Chapter 593

Chapter 593

Fredric was outstanding, and so was Neil. He was Cordelia's cousin, so she really wanted to root for him.

However, to Trinity, the status Fredric held in her heart could not be moved.

Women would always remember their first love.

Just like her with Zephyr... Since having him, she thought no man in the entire world could compare with her husband.

Cordelia's cheeks blushed, so she immediately stopped the thoughts flying in her head.

As Cordelia was going to dive back into work, she suddenly saw Zennie's hands shaking as she held her phone. She had lost the sweet look she had on her pretty face before. She was terrified. "Zennie?" She went over. "What's wrong?"

When she put her hand on her shoulder, the latter buried her body as if she was shocked. She even screamed.

Cordelia frowned.

Zennie's face turned pale. She held her phone tightly, hesitating to show it to her.

"Did someone send you a message?" Cordelia tried talking to her. "Can you show me?"

"..."

Cordelia grabbed her phone decisively.

There was nothing else but a message from an anonymous person on the screen.

[How are you? I miss you.]

Cordelia felt a jolt in her heart!

She had gotten the same message too and received it more than once.

Zennie was stirred. She spoke incoherently while shaking. "I-It's Phil. It has to be him! Is he back?"

Cordelia hugged her and comforted her. "Don't be afraid, Zennie. I'm here. He won't dare to do anything to you!"

"Sis, don't tell my brother... I'm worried that he'll scold me!"

"No, no. Stop overthinking."

Cordelia's face turned grim. She got the driver to send Zennie home first and then called Zephyr, asking him to go home right away after delegating the menial tasks to Mr. Smith.

Zephyr saw his wife walking over, looking serious while holding her phone as soon as he got home.

"What happened, wifey?"

"Look at this."

Cordelia showed him the two messages she got from an anonymous person.

His eyes dimmed. He was suspicious.

"Zennie got it today too. It's the same message!" She analyzed calmly. "I thought it was ridiculous when I received this before. But since nothing happened, I forgot about it. Now it looks like this person comes with ill intentions. Perhaps the rest of the Hamertons will receive the same message soon."

He took a deep breath. "I'll get my subordinates to track this number right away."

"Okay!"

Cordelia nodded.

Zephyr turned around to make a few calls. Watching his tall and big body, she felt endless security.

She was an idiot. She should have her guard up when she received such messages from an anonymous number. She should have told him about it.

Soon, he got news.

"We found the person, wifey." He looked at her and said, "The number comes from Jangasas! It's registered under William."

'What!?' Cordelia's heart suddenly thumped.

William had been put behind bars due to theft. It was impossible that he would send such a message.

Corelia fell into deep thought and mumbled as she frowned, "Zennie was stirred and thought it was Phil who sent her the message. Hubby... Phil has been missing. Can it be that he has been hiding in Jangasas, colluding with William?

"There's another thing that's very strange about this." She continued. "Why would she think that Phil sent the message to her? Maybe he used to always say such things, or maybe... it was a hint?"

Chapter 594

Chapter 594

Zephyr fell into deep thought, connecting the dots. There were many suspicious clues to follow.

When they were in Jangasas, Marcus attempted to hurt Cordelia. However, before he got to do that, Zephyr arrived in time. Marcus had escaped, and the person who had helped him was Phil...

Zephyr clenched his fists so hard that his joints paled.

Marcus, Phil, and Yale were colluding together!

"I'm thinking about that too." He looked at Cordelia. "If this isn't a hint, it's too strange for him to keep sending the message."

"Zennie is scared, and she begged that I don't tell you."

"But you told me anyway." He chuckled.

Cordelia pursed her lips and said, "Didn't we promise that we can't have secrets?"

"Hmm..." Zephyr pinched her nose. "But you told me a little too late!"

"Sorry." Cordelia felt a little guilty. "I thought it was a mistake that I got the message the first time, so I didn't care. The second time... I happened to be busy and forgot about it.

"I should have told you this earlier, hubby, so that you'd be alerted. I was reckless."

Zephyr patted her head. How would he bear to blame her?

He pulled her into his embrace. He smelled her fragrance, and it went straight to his heart.

He licked his lips. As he was bringing her to the room, the doorbell rang.

He instinctively thought it was Robert!

He went to open the door in a rage. As the door was opened, he saw Uncle Clark standing out there, looking worried.

"Sir!" His eyes widened as he looked at Zephyr. "Y-You've been home, right?"

Zephyr frowned. "What's wrong?"

Cordelia walked out as she heard him. "Come in, Uncle Clark! Zen has been staying with me. Is there anything?"

"I know it definitely wasn't you!" Uncle Clark's frown relieved a little bit. "Sir, you haven't been spending time at a nightclub lately, right?"

"What's with you, Uncle Clark?" Zephyr was not sure whether to laugh or cry. "My cousin frequents such places. You've paid for him many times!"

"That's right, I knew it wasn't you!" Uncle Clark sighed and looked doubtful again. "But the Night Palace's boss called me, saying that you were drinking there an hour ago. You left without paying, and you even hired a few..."

He hesitated and peeped at Cordelia.

"Who did he hire?" Cordelia reacted quickly. She could not help but chuckle.

Uncle Clark looked awkward. "Ma'am, don't misunderstand him! It's impossible that he did that!"

"Of course not." Her eyes were soft as she enunciated. "Don't worry, Uncle Clark. Go home, but don't let anyone know about this, especially the old man."

"Yes, I know what to do." Uncle Clark nodded. "But isn't this strange? How would there be someone who looks like him..."

"Stop overthinking." Cordelia and Zephyr knew what was up now.

"Ma'am, I'm afraid we can't hide this from the old man for long..."

"Just keep it a secret as long as you can." She chuckled. "I'll explain to him myself. By then, we might need his help!"

Although Uncle Clark had no idea what was happening, he had a clue after hearing what Cordelia said.

After sending him off, Zephyr held Cordelia's hands.

They stood across from each other.

There was a gentle smile on his face. "Wifey, I'm sure you have a solution already?"

Meanwhile, she pouted on purpose while tidying up his shirt.

"What solution can I have? My husband had fun at a nightclub in a fanfare. As his wife, can I stop him?" "Hey!"

Cordelia laughed out loud. Her cheeks blushed, and her tiny lips became seductive.

Chapter 595

Chapter 595

Zephyr grabbed Cordelia's waist suddenly. They were close to each other.

He did not want to care about anything in the world right now. All he wanted was to go all out with her...

Sensing his warm body and racing heartbeat, she pushed him away.

"Stop it!"

"Wifey..."

"Stop thinking about that stuff before we're done with the serious matter!"

That... stuff?

Zephyr was stunned. He could only gulp when he saw his woman's serious face.

"Okay, go on."

"It's clear that the person who was at the Night Palace that Uncle Clark talked about must be Marcus!" "Mm-hmm." Zephyr nodded. "So he must've arrived in Centrolis for some time now. He must be here for Yale." Cordelia held her chin while frowning. "I have the feeling that Phil is involved, but I just can't put my finger on it." Zephyr grabbed her shoulders and chuckled.

No matter whether it was Phil or Marcus, he would never let anyone have the chance to hurt her again. Cordelia lifted her eyes to look at him. "Hubby, what do you think they're trying to do to get Marcus here?" "To replace me, of course." He was sure.

"That's right!" She smiled. "That's Yale's wishful thinking to replace you!"

"So..." Zephyr raised his brows. "What strategy does my wise wife have?"

"I've been monitoring the family's revenue and expenditure." Cordelia said softly, "Yale lacks money."

Zephyr played with her hair. It was all her doing.

"Also, your uncle is only left with one subsidiary company, while Yale isn't a responsible man. The two of them are in a serious financial crisis." "Hmm, so?"

"So, Yale will do everything he can to get money from the headquarters." Cordelia speculated slowly. "While Marcus is his strategy! Because he looks like you, it's hard for outsiders to tell the two of you apart. He'll get Marcus to replace you in signing documents, and then he'll get the company's money!"

Zephyr could not hide his face of gratitude. He had married such a smart and beautiful wife.

He said with a deep voice, "If I got it right... Yale will make me "disappear"!"

Cordelia revealed a playful expression. "Hubby, instead of letting him make you disappear, why don't you take the initiative to make yourself disappear first?"

Zephyr's eyes lit up.

He could not believe that she had the same idea as he did!

He already had that plan from before-since Yale had gotten Marcus here, he would beat them at their own game. He would make Yale think that his plot worked, but in reality, he would have all of the control. However, he was worried about Cordelia.

If he disappeared, wouldn't she have to face Marcus alone for some time?

No!

"L-Let me think about it," he said softly.

Cordelia grabbed his arms and shook him. She looked at him with her eyes widened. "There's no need to think, hubby! The same thing won't happen again!" "Cordelia!"

He wore a complicated expression.

What had happened the last time was traumatizing for her.

Although she was not weak and quickly walked out of the trauma, he could not bear to let her face Marcus-her old nightmare again.

Chapter 596

Chapter 596

"Zephyr..." Cordelia said softly. She looked at him while blinking her big eyes.

At the moment, she was like a cute little bunny pouting while leaning on his chest as she enunciated. "I was unprepared last time. It's different this time. "We have a plan and strategies. Also, you can send people to protect me secretly!"

Zephyr fell silent. He did not speak.

"Hubby, we must catch Marcus and send him to the place that he deserves. In that case, he'll never have the chance to hurt people!"

Cordelia's eyes were unusually determined, which made his heart squeeze.

He knew that she had been a woman who looked weak outside but strong inside.

"Perhaps... Through Marcus, we can find Phil. It might even include Yale. We could capture all of them!

"So, disappear when you should. Just go with Yale's plot and let him think that we fell into his trap! After that... we'll be in control!"

That was right. Zephyr smiled. A skilled hunter would appear as prey.

He caressed her head and said to her in a worried yet spoiling manner, "Roger that!"

Cordelia smiled as brightly as the stars and leaned on his chest coquettishly.

"Don't worry, hubby. I'll definitely carry out my mission!

"Although we don't know what card Yale will play next, we'll play by ear. We definitely won't give him the chance to fight back at all!"

"Will he dare to fight back?" Zephyr caressed her shoulders. "You even took his bodyguards away!"

She giggled happily.

"Wifey..." Thinking that he would disappear in a few days and that Marcus would step in, he was jealous.

"Hmm, what's up?"

"If Marcus and I stood before you, would you be able to tell us apart?"

Cordelia was stunned. Seeing her husband's cold and serious face, she knew he had started having childish thoughts.

Thus, she pulled his leg. "Are you joking? Of course I can't!"

"What!?"

"You fool!" She hit his head with her finger. "Would I not know my husband?"

Only then did Zephyr realize that he was tricked.

He smirked and cared about nothing now. He bent down suddenly, carried her, and ran to the master bedroom upstairs...

He was going to disappear soon. Naturally, he would have to go all out tonight!

The next day, Cordelia forced herself up with her backache.

She rushed to the study at the old house after taking a shower.

She did not have to work today. It was her weekly schedule of handling the family matters today.

Lukas was standing outside. He was the nephew of Henry's butler. He was the one who had served Liam medicine when he was poisoned last time.

After finding out that it had nothing to do with him and that Henry was generous, he was kept at Gale Bay.

When Cordelia came home today, he mustered his courage to guard outside the study.

She smiled. She was only there to do the accounts, so why would she need anyone's protection? He exposed himself by doing that.

However, she said nothing. Since he wanted to do that, she would let him be. She had many messages that she wanted him to pass to Yale!

Just like what was happening now. Robert rushed in, pretending to look panicked. It seemed rude for him to do that.

He yelled as soon as he came in, "Bad news Mrs. Hamerton! Bad news!"

Cordelia coughed softly and signaled him intentionally. "There's someone out there! Why are you yelling?"

Lukas bent closer and almost stuck his ear on the door.

Robert smirked and said the 'secret' loudly. "Mrs. Hamerton, you should never let anyone know about this... M-Mr. Z..."

"What's wrong?"

"He seems to be missing!"

"What!?" Cordelia stood up. "How's that possible!? We were together yesterday!"

"Yes, that's the problem!" Robert raised his voice. "He was supposed to fly to Chaiseland this morning, but I-I couldn't reach him before we got to the airport!"

Cordelia was pacing in the room.

Lukas inched closer quietly and watched the two of them through the gap.

He saw Robert's lowered head. He looked upset and was sighing.

He saw Cordelia looking worried. Her eyes were red as she kept calling Zephyr.

In the end, he heard Robert's confirmation. "Mrs. Hamerton, we really can't reach him. What do we do? There are a couple of documents in the office that are waiting for him. Those are for funds of millions, and none of us dare to call the shots!"

Lukas quickly arrived at Yale Residence and narrated everything he had overheard to Yale.

Yale's eyes widened, and his mind was rather blank.

'It cannot be such a coincidence, right? Zephyr went missing at this time!?'

"Did you hear it correctly?"

"I'm sure!" Lukas slapped his chest to guarantee that. "She even said... she can't sign the documents for funds of over millions. It has to be Zephyr who does it, but now he has gone missing..." Yale took a deep breath and called Zephyr a few times. He could not reach him.

He used his connection to look for Zephyr secretly. He waited from morning until night, and this was what he got: "We don't have any record of him exiting the country. But we've searched the entire Centrolis. He has indeed gone missing."

Yale grinned cunningly.

That was great news! It would be best if he died without a complete body!

"This is the perfect opportunity that God gave me!" Yale lit a cigarette. "I can use Marcus soon!"

"Sir, do I... continue following Cordelia?"

"Keep your distance," Yale said softly, "That b*tch is smart. If you show any flaws in front of her, my plan will go to waste!"

"Yes, roger that!" Lukas responded and left.

Yale got his subordinates to bring Marcus over and gave him a makeover.

He asked if he remembered how to copy Zephyr's signature like he did in the past.

Marcus looked blank. He had completely forgotten about it.

There were only fights, being in prison, money, and sex in his world.

If there was no sex, it would be better if he had money!

Marcus showed a fawning smile, "Sir, I-If I manage to master his signature, will I be paid?"

"Ha, you don't see the big picture here!" Yale scoffed. "When you've mastered his entire character, money isn't the only thing that'll come your way!"

Marcus pursed his lips.

He knew they treated him as Zephyr's stand-in.

However, he was a stand-in, not a fool!

Whether Zephyr was missing or not, he would die once his identity was exposed!

Therefore, he hesitated. "S-Sir, can I not participate in your plan?"

"What did you say!?" Yale's face became distorted.

Chapter 597

Chapter 597

Marcus did not have the guts to repeat himself.

He stood there, angry, but he did not dare to say anything. He lowered his head and clenched his fists next to his body.

Yale cursed, "You useless thing! Don't stir up trouble for me at this time. Do as I say, you hear me!?"

"But..." Marcus could not take it anymore, "I don't want to die!"

"Say it again?" Yale raised his voice and inched closer to his face. His sunken eyes were scary.

"Hah, do you think I'll let you live if you don't pretend to be Zephyr?"

"You..."

Marcus was stunned and stared madly at him. The veins on his forehead were bulging.

Yale patted his face and reasoned with him. "Ha! I'm his cousin, but I don't look as much like him like you, a stranger does! Marcus, your face is valuable. Don't waste it!" Marcus took a deep breath and let it out.

He tried to communicate calmly with Yale again. "Sir, I'm a thug. I always fight and bully people. I've been frequenting prison... But I've never thought about dying! I haven't enjoyed life yet!” Yale's face sank. "If you replace Zephyr, his life will be yours!"

"Damn!"

Marcus covered his face, wanting to cry.

Had Yale taken too many drugs? Marcus speculated that Phil did not supply Yale drugs but something that made him stupid!

"Marcus!" Yale frowned, patted his shoulder, and tried to convince him again. "Think about it. After replacing Zephyr, not only will you have his life, but you'll have his wife too!" 'Damn, damn, damn!'

Marcus stared at Yale, his eyes widening as if he were looking at a ghost. He squatted on the ground and scratched his head hard.

"Sir, I don't want to offend that b*tch again!

"The last time at the cafe in Jangasas, she led me to tie her hands and hit my head with the ashtray in the next second!"

Yale looked disdainful as he said fiercely, "How can you be so useless!?"

"Sir, I really..."

Marcus even had the thought of dying.

He and Yale were completely on a different wavelength!

Just when he was thinking about how to escape, a maid came, reporting, "Sir, Ms. Carmichael is here."

Yale gnashed his teeth. He was so annoyed that he was going to tear his head apart.

He had yet to deal with one person, and another irritating person came.

As he was going to get someone to chase out Michelle, the latter was daring enough to come in!

"Mr. Hamerton! Nobody invites me to any events, and I'm no longer trending. Even those insignificant singing competitions aren't inviting me anymore. I—" Before Michelle was done speaking, she suddenly saw Marcus, who was in the room!

'That is... Zephyr!?'

Her expression changed, and she felt like her heart was going to jump out of her chest.

Since what had happened at the party, Michelle dared not approach the cold and cruel Mr. Z again.

Michelle stood aside and peeped at him from the corner of her eyes.

However...

Michelle was unsure why, but she felt that Zephyr seemed different today.

She was so nervous that she did not know what to do with her hands and bit her lip.

At the same time, Marcus noticed her. His eyes lit up when he saw her coming in. He did not know that Yale had a beauty with him!

He stared blankly at her, scanning her body up and down a few times. He stopped at her chest and butt, and his thoughts started running wild. Yale saw what he was doing.

He scoffed, knowing that Marcus was going to take the bait.

Chapter 598

Chapter 598

A leopard could not change its spots. Marcus was a thug, after all. Although he was afraid of death, he was greedy for money and sex.

It seemed like Michelle was great bait.

Yale puffed slowly and lit the cigarette again. He walked to Marcus while smiling and patted him hard. "Z!"

The latter did not react. His eyes were almost stuck on Michelle.

"Z!" Yale faked a cough and raised his voice. "Zen!"

Only then did Marcus react. He looked panicky, but after the former signaled him, he straightened his body instantly and quickly went into character.

"Ha, Z, I'm sure you've met Ms. Carmichael before?"

"No... Oh, I mean, yes, I have!"

"Was the meeting rather rushed?" He waved at her. "Let me introduce the two of you officially!

"Michelle Carmichael, the musical talent who came back from overseas!

"Ha, Z, don't just stay home with your wife when you have the time. Take Ms. Carmichael out for a stroll!"

Marcus secretly felt troubled. Sweat was dripping on the tip of his nose.

Meanwhile, Michelle was surprised and happy.

She hesitated whether to look for Yale before heading out. The reason being if she offended this man, she would lose her fame forever.

Never had she thought she had made the right decision!

"M-Mr. Z!" Michelle raised her pitch. "It's my fault that I offended your wife the last time we met... Is she still mad?"

"Don't worry. She's not as petty as you think!" Yale seized the opportunity to push her into Marcus' embrace.

She knew what he was doing and allowed her body to fall into Marcus'.

It had been a long time since Marcus had touched a woman. His desire was burning as a lady was sent his way, and his mind was blank. There was nothing left in his world at the moment, only the perfume on her that was riling him up.

"Z..."

Marcus fell soft for her voice. His hand uncontrollably reached out for her waist.

Yale chuckled and went with it. "It's not too late now. Z, take Ms. Carmichael out for a stroll!"

Marcus glanced at him and licked his dry lips. "I..."

"Go, go! Get Lukas to go with you!"

Before Marcus could react, Michelle grabbed his arm and dragged him out in a flirty way.

Yale called Lukas immediately, getting him to follow them.

"Lecture Marcus when Michelle isn't looking!" Yale scoffed. "Tell them that only by becoming Zephyr can he have everything he wants, including women!"

After spending a few days together, Marcus and Michelle were in bed in a hotel.

Yale did not get him to go to the Hamertons' Splendor Dynasty. Instead, he got them to have fun in a five-star hotel on the other side of Centrolis. Marcus was quick to adapt to his character. Especially when Michelle looked at him in an admirable way every day, it sent him to cloud nine.

She was over the moon too.

People said Zephyr was cold and cruel to outsiders and only loyal to Cordelia.

Ha, was that not a lie?

This loving man who spoiled his wife was rolling in the bed with her just now. He was in her embrace at the very moment!

The more Michelle thought about it, the prouder she felt. Looking at Marcus, who was still asleep, she suddenly had the urge to announce something to the world. Michelle picked up her phone and lay next to Marcus. She pulled down the blanket so that she could show their naked shoulders.

In the picture, they were both undressed. They were lying on the same bed intimately.

She took nine pictures with the caption "My lover." She posted instantly, and as expected, comments were flooding in within a minute. "Who is this man!?"

"H-He looks like the Hamertons' Mr. Z, Zephyr!"

"What? That Zephyr who is very romantic with his wife?"

"Ha, a mistress posting pictures so openly. She isn't scared of being killed by the wife! Let's crowdfund to buy her a coffin!"

Chapter 599

Chapter 599

More and more comments poured in.

Within two minutes of Michelle's post, the post was trending. Within five minutes, the topic "Mr. Z is suspected to be having an affair with a celebrity" was trending. Michelle felt the fame again.

From an unknown celebrity who was going to be kicked out of the industry to a trending artist with a leap, she was now the person who was discussed by the netizens. Naturally, it was the man next to her who deserved the credit.

Michelle lay next to Marcus and watched him quietly. She was filled with burning desire. She inched closer, pecked his forehead, and secretly took over his phone, attempting to send those photos to Cordelia.

However, she was shocked to find that Cordelia's number was not on his contact list!

She felt a squeeze in her heart. There was doubt on her face.

'What...

'Zephyr did not even save his wife's number?'

Meanwhile, at Hamerton Manor...

Cordelia was checking the family's expenditures over the past few months. Robert knocked on the door just when she was going to drink coffee.

"Mrs. Hamerton, look at this..."

She peeped at the iPad in his hands. The entire Internet was discussing Mr. Z's steamy affair.

She looked calm as she chuckled. "Hmm, I saw it too."

"What do we do?" Robert lowered his voice. "He called me. Although he sounded calm,

I could tell that... he's mad."

"Yes, I didn't expect Michelle to do that." Cordelia scoffed. "She just can't stay low profile."

She paused. "Robert, use all of our connections to remove the post first and then block Michelle." "Okay, got it."

"It's been a few minutes since this news came out, but it's enough." Cordelia had a plan of her own.

The Internet wouldn't forget. She would bring this post up by then to slap Michelle in the face.

After making some calls, the news disappeared from the Internet. It was completely cleared without a trace.

Cordelia sat in front of the computer, clicking around the Internet. It was really gone.

She smiled. 'So, this is the power of capital.'

She must call her husband, who had disappeared tonight, to comfort him.

Robert asked softly, "Mrs. Hamerton, what do we do now?"

She fell deep in thought for a moment. "Marcus has replaced Zen, and he had a scandal with a celebrity. It's impossible that the board of directors will just sit and watch. They'll definitely say something. "As soon as they voice out their opinions, Yale will take action.

"By then..." Cordelia smirked cunningly. "Let Marcus sign whatever documents he wants!"

Robert was stunned but nodded anyway.

No matter how much Marcus' signature was similar to Zephyr's, he could never be him. When they checked the handwriting, they could void the agreements.

By then, Marcus could be charged with fraud, and he might be able to drag Yale in too.

Robert chuckled. He secretly admired how calm and wise his lady boss was.

It was as if she came from the same mold as Zephyr!

"Oh, that's right." She looked at Robert. "How has he been?"

"Don't worry, he's good."

Zephyr had gone to Southeast Aciatic with Rowan and Xyla as their son-in-law.

Given Rowan's power, they could not find his entry record in Southeast Aciatic. Meanwhile, Cordelia had arranged beforehand to erase his exit record as well.

That was how he could stay in Southeast Aciatic while Marcus was replacing him.

However, he could not stay there any longer. It had only been two days, but he felt as if it was even longer than two centuries.

"Mrs. Hamerton, he's coming back this afternoon."

"What!?"

"He said he'd rather hide in the wardrobe than stay a second more in Southeast Aciatic!"

Cordelia was stunned and giggled out loud.

"Hmm, got it." She nodded. "Get people to erase his entry record and send more men to pick him up."

"Roger that."

"What else did he say?" Robert tried hard to recall until he finally remembered. "Oh, yeah, he said he'll give me a long holiday when he returns! Hehe..."

Robert scratched his head.

In reality, he knew that Zephyr did not want to let him rest. Instead, he wanted him to go far away with Ginger!

Cordelia chuckled and shook her head.

What happened the next few days was as she expected.

Although the post Michelle had uploaded for only a couple of minutes was gone, it stirred a wave. The Hamerton Group's board of directors voiced out their opinions, while Yale forced them to approve a few financing documents.

The old men on the board of directors were shocked to find out that the two cousins who were at each other's neck were at peace now.

Now only that, but Zephyr seemed to be listening to him now as well!?

Zephyr signed the documents without questions. It was useless no matter how they tried to stop the projects from happening!

Yale was over the moon to have received up to 15,000,000 dollars of funding.

The board of directors went to complain to Cordelia, but she merely smiled and said, "Everyone, Zen is my husband. Although I'm managing the business now, I still have to listen to him when it comes to major things like this, right?"

"Are you just allowing him to do nonsense like this? To take the company's money away?"

Cordelia shrugged and merely said, "Oh well, he's my husband!"

They left with resentment.

Later on, Marcus signed a couple more documents. He was adapting to becoming Zephyr.

He would pretend to go to work at the Hamerton Group's office for two hours during the day to sign the documents that Yale handed him and would rush straight to the five-star hotel after work to do filthy stuff with Michelle.

He was amazing at pretending to be Zephyr, but he forgot one thing that Cordelia was his wife.

When he was having fun with Michelle, his phone suddenly rang non-stop. Seeing that it was a stranger's number, he roared as soon as he picked it up. "Who is it!?"

"It's me." It was a soft voice. "I'm Cordelia."

He was dumbstruck.

"Why are you not talking, Zen?" Her voice was clear. "It's been days since you last came home. What? You're ditching your family because you have someone out there?" Marcus' heart was racing, and sweat was dripping on his forehead.

What did she mean?

Was she asking him to go home?

If he went to their home, could he... run away?

Chapter 600

Chapter 600

"Well... I..."

Marcus stammered as he held the phone, not knowing what to answer. Yale had never taught him this!

"Zephyr, what's wrong?" Cordelia kept up the pressure on the other end of the line and asked intentionally, "Is there someone else beside you?" When Michelle heard that, she tried snatching the phone, but Marcus glared at her.

"No, no!" Marcus answered in passing, "Uh... I'm hanging up if there's nothing else. I won't be home these two days. Take care of yourself." Cordelia wanted to laugh upon hearing that.

She sighed softly. "I understand that things get boring when two people are together for too long. Don't worry. I won't intervene between you and Ms. Carmichael, but Zephyr, shouldn't you save me some pride? We're still husband and wife, and the Hamertons' pride is involved! Do you know how bad the scandal sounds out there right now?"

Marcus took in a deep breath and slowly exhaled. Even if he had a hundred brains, he would not expect that from Michelle! She had actually posted their photo on the Internet!

The moment he looked at this woman, he just wanted to have some fun with her. He had never thought about being responsible! It was unexpected that Michelle clung to him, and not only did she expose their relationship, but she even pestered him for resources... as if he had any!

Marcus was growing annoyed by this woman.

"Y-Yes..." He avoided Michelle and replied to Cordelia, "I understand! Uh... you're my wife. You need to take care of that for me, understand?"

Cordelia was repulsed and snickered. "Don't worry about it. Of course I'll take care of it."

"Mm, that's good!"

"I'm not forcing you to come home, but there's a match you must attend!"

"What?" Marcus' relief was short-lived.

"It's a charity boxing match," Cordelia said leisurely. "A lot of international-level boxing champions and your old friends will be there!"

Marcus was dumbfounded.

Yes, Zephyr was an amateur boxer and had won several international titles. He often participated in activities like charity boxing matches too. That was Zephyr, not him!

He was Marcus Grist, who only knew how to fight street fights. He was always the one who got beaten up and the one the police caught! What would be left of him if not death when he went up in the boxing ring?

Marcus broke out in a cold sweat upon thinking about this. He wanted to reject it, but Cordelia's voice came from the phone. "Zephyr, you owe me this!" "No, I-"

"I've said yes for you, anyway!" Cordelia sounded stern. "Everyone in the Hamertons knows about this. You won't be the only one embarrassed if you don't go! People outside will make speculations, saying that Mr. Zephyr Hamerton isn't taking part in the match because he must be worn out from hooking up with a woman! Every Hamerton will be embarrassed because of you, then!"

Marcus screwed his eyes shut. He did not have Cordelia's sharp tongue and was unable to get a word out.

"Zephyr, you're caught now. You have to go," said Cordelia. "This is charity, so the Hamerton Group prioritizes it very much. I won't be able to explain it to Grandpa if you don't go. If he gets angry and pulls back all the fund-merging projects you've signed, you'll have nothing!"

Marcus' heart dropped.

He was fine with everything else, but if things did happen, like what the girl said and the projects he signed were canceled, Yale would never let him off the hook!

His stand remained the same-he just wanted money. He did not want to lose his life over it.

With things coming to this stage, he contemplated and could only brace himself to agree. "Alright!"