Married a Secret Billionaire

Chapter 271

Nelly’s gaze flickered with viciousness when she saw Cordelia. She looked natural again swiftly and approached them with a smile, greeting openly, “Mr. Z!”

Cordelia’s heart squeezed, and she looked at Zephyr instinctively. A woman’s sixth sense was always sharp.

“Heh, Mr. Z!” Nelly stood before them and scanned Cordelia. “This is Ms. Jenner?”

Cordelia nodded politely as a greeting.

Zephyr did not look great. His brows were scrunched as he asked icily, “What are you doing here?”

“Grandpa’s asking for you!” Nelly emphasized on purpose, “He knew that Robert wouldn’t be able to persuade you, so he could only send me!”

Cordelia’s gaze dimmed.

Robert was Zephyr’s subordinate and the most reliable person around the latter. He could not do it, but this woman could? Why must the Hamerton patriarch send her specifically?

What she implied was simply that her status in the Hamertons and even Zephyr’s heart was extraordinary.

Cordelia chuckled. She could feel that the woman had not come with kind intentions the moment she got out of the car. She had the full picture now.

Nelly approached Zephyr. “Zephyr, let’s hurry back. Don’t keep grandpa waiting!

“Oh, right.” She looked at Cordelia and said with a smile, “Did you run into some trouble, Ms. Jenner? Why else would Zephyr be in such a hurry that he left the family dinner and rushed off?”

“Really?” Cordelia glanced at Zephyr and tugged his sleeve discreetly to pull him toward her.

“I’m sorry. Hurry back!”

“Hah, Ms. Jenner.” Nelly glanced at her. “If you encounter any trouble, you don’t actually have to make Zephyr rush all the way here. It’s the same telling me! I’ll do my best to help.”

Cordelia replied indifferently, “Mm, thank you.”

“You’re welcome! I grew up together with Zephyr. His friends are my friends!”

Zephyr frowned, and his expression darkened completely. He was going to say something when Cordelia held him back. She hooked arms with him gently and stayed next to him with a tender smile.

“You’re wrong, miss.” Cordelia spoke calmly. “I’m not his friend.”

“What?” Nelly was confused. “Ms. Jenner, you…”

“Zephyr and I have exchanged rings.” Cordelia’s eyes were beaming as she said clearly, “What do you think we are?”

Nelly’s face went pale, and she could not get out even a word.

Zephyr was surprised but gleeful. He took the chance and hugged Cordelia.

“Alright, hurry back. Don’t worry about me.” Cordelia turned to tidy his tie, her big eyes sparkling like the stars.

“Mm, okay.” He smiled at her.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Oh yeah, I saw a pair of leather shoes. Let’s go try it when you’re free. It'll match your suit if you have a family dinner or some other event again!”

Zephyr nodded.

Soon, Robert drove the car to the junction outside.

Zephyr sent Cordelia upstairs and watched her enter before slowly walking out. Even when he brushed past Nelly, he did not look at her, treating her like air.

Nelly froze, unable to do anything. She stomped her foot, and her delicately face twisted in resentment.

…

The corners of Zephyr’s lips had never once gone down on the way back.

Robert felt his scalp tingle when he looked at Zephyr through the rearview mirror. The man was grinning brightly like spring had come, and he was tapping the car door rhythmically with his fingers. He seemed to be… humming a tune?

Robert shook his head. He did not recognize what song it was anyway.

When they were close to Hamerton Manor, Robert braced himself to say something in order for the man to behave normally. “Sir, is there… Is there good news?”

“Mm.” Zephyr straightened up and reeled himself in a little.

“Ah, what is it?”

“I’m going to have new shoes soon.”

“Huh?” Robert was astonished. “Mr. Zephyr, you don’t have shoes now?”

Zephyr frowned and grunted, “Those are too small, alright!?”

“Oh, sure… Of course!”

Robert was sweating. He would just assume that this man was still growing then. Sigh!

Two days later…

Zephyr met up with Murphy Tanner, who was on the University of Centrolis’ board of trustees, at a private club at the bottom of Splendor Mountain.

Before the meeting, he had asked Robert to pull up all of Murphy’s information and data.

“He’s Nelly Tanner’s eldest uncle on her father’s side and has a say in the Tanners,” Robert reported honestly. “But he isn’t built for business and prefers playing with authority and power, so he stays in the University of Centrolis’ board of trustees.”

“Mm.” Zephyr was indifferent with a deep gaze.

“From my investigation…” Robert paused before he said, “Murphy’s a sly fox. Even though Nelly is his niece, he leaves himself a way out.”

This meant that if Murphy had the chance and wanted to do Zephyr a favor, he would not keep these benefits for Nelly.

Zephyr smirked. An outsider feared a strong united family. One would not be able to penetrate, no matter what. Since the Tanners were not that, it would be much easier for him to work with!

“Sir.” Robert looked out and chortled. “The fox’s here!”

Zephyr adjusted his collars and crossed his long legs at the table. “Let him in.”

Robert brought Murphy into the room and nodded politely before he left.

Murphy looked at Zephyr. In terms of age, he was an elder, but he still had to put on his best behavior in front of the latter.

The man’s presence was that powerful. Just his eyes were sharp like blades and could cut someone open at any time.

Murphy looked around and praised. “Mr. Zephyr, you have great taste. This private club looks pretty low-profile, but one piece of antique ornament is already super valuable!”

“You’re flattering me, Mr. Tanner.” Zephyr’s tone was flat. “I’ll be direct. I’m meeting you today because I need your help with something.”

Murphy blinked and pressed his lips together, knowing what it was.

“Hah, Mr. Zephyr, no need for pleasantries. Just let me know what you’d like me to do.”

Zephyr narrowed his eyes and fixed them on him. His deep voice was nonchalant. “You know what it is, Mr. Tanner?”

“Well…”

Zephyr chuckled. “To be honest, it’s for a student named Carter Irwin.

“I heard that the school’s board of trustees unanimously decided to cancel his admission because he’s too young?” Zephyr’s icy eyes were trained on Murphy. “This is a first in the history of the University of Centrolis, huh?”