Married a Secret Billionaire

Chapter 297

Zephyr was informed that Janine was already back when he returned to Zen Residence. He got changed and went upstairs to greet her.

“Mom, are you happy with the room?”

“Mm, it’s alright.”

Janine had just made herself coffee, and the room wafted with its aroma. She took a sip and scanned around.

The room was spacious and bright. The floor-to-ceiling window faced the mountains, and the room decoration was tasteful. Even a small ornament felt luxurious.

She sat on the soft lamb leather couch.

The place was great, but she felt an inexplicable sense of distance.

She could not help wondering where Xyla was living. With a considerate and caring daughter, the room she was in must feel much warmer than this place…

Zephyr noticed her oddity. “Mom, what’s the matter?”

Janine took a deep breath. Her gaze at him was slightly disappointed.

Zephyr noticed that she seemed to be shaking a little and asked, “Are you cold?”

“Mm.” She tugged her shawl. “I’m not quite used to the weather here after living in Chaiseland for so long.”

“It’s fine. I’ll make sure they adjust your room temperature.”

The answer would be fine in usual times, but Janine had just watched the close-bonded mother and daughter, so it felt impassive in her ears.

“Mom, you wore too little today. Put mine on!” The sweet voice suddenly rang in her ears.

She looked at Zephyr and thought to test him, so she coughed and said in a low voice, “Zephyr, I think I didn’t wear enough…”

“Didn’t wear enough?” Zephyr was astonished as he looked at her five suitcases.

“Put on more clothes if you didn’t wear enough.” His answer was straightforward. “Have you brought enough clothes? I’ll get someone to buy more otherwise.” NôvelDrama.Org owns all content.

It was asking someone to do it again… Janine’s face began to fall.

Her eyes were trained on him. “Zephyr, I said that I didn’t wear enough! I’m not wearing enough right now!”

Zephyr was bewildered. “Then put on more clothes now?”

His mother was starting to look angry. “Do I have clothes with me now?”

Realization struck Zephyr. It seemed his mother did not get to unpack in time. He rang the bell to let the helpers know. “Come up and unpack for my mo—”

Before he finished his sentence, Janine growled, “Zephyr Hamerton!”

Zephyr was stunned. He then heard his mother nag. “Don’t you have a jacket on you? Can’t you take it off and let me wear it!?

“Other kids know how to care for their mother, and you never do! You ask the helpers to do everything. Who’s my son now!?

“Hah, why did I even give birth to a son? Just keeps worrying me and making me angry!”

Janine paced back and forth in the room with her hands propped on her hips.

“People are just doing better… with a good daughter! She doesn’t even complain about going shopping and exhibitions and cares whether she’s cold or warm. She’s just so caring and sensible! I just don’t have that!

“I don’t even have a good daughter-in-law!”

Zephyr was dumbstruck. He stood on the spot as he looked at his mother with a frown, like he was looking at an alien.

The scolding felt absolutely ridiculous.

All this time, his impression of his mother was that she was a woman made of steel. She was more rational and calmer than men. To complain and nag like this was unbelievably the first time.

Furthermore, he had always been the golden child, yet his mother was actually comparing him to somebody else’s child right now…

Zephyr’s face slowly sank, and he was upset. Whose child was this? They best not let him meet them!

He took a few deep breaths and slowly calmed the rage in him. He ultimately forced himself to ask, “Mom, are you alright?”

Janine crossed her arms in front of her chest and took a long breath.

She calmed down much more after the scolding and got clear-headed. Looking at Zephyr, she said without missing a beat, “Sit.”

This was more like Janine’s usual tone.

Zephyr narrowed his eyes and only sat after ensuring she had gone back to normal. He showed her the acquisition of Wattz Media.

“The Bakers and Hamertons are holding the shares. 49% on your side and 48% on my side. The rest are fractional shares and shared among a few other shareholders.”

“You have only 1% less than me?” Janine’s gaze dimmed a little.

“Mom, this is already an advantageous condition.” Zephyr’s tone was flat, and he did not have much of an expression. “It’s because you like this company, and the Bakers have a significant professional standing in the media industry. Plus, this company isn’t doing too much under me, that I agree—”

“Advantageous condition?” Janine suddenly raised her voice. “This is how you talk to your mother?”

Zephyr was befuddled again, asking softly after a long time, “Are we not… talking about work?”

“Hah, so we are no longer mother and son now. Only work’s left between us, is that so?”

Zephyr stayed silent. Was this what people said to be menopause?

“Mom, I—”

“Alright, this is fine. We’ll keep it this way!” Janine signed easily. “Since I’m the biggest shareholder, Wattz Media needs to change its name. Name it Imperial Media.”

“Sure.”

“I want my people in there too.”

Zephyr nodded. “Mm, it makes sense.

“But Mr. Smith stays as the general manager. He’s experienced and well-connected, whether in the entertainment or media industry. The company needs him.

“Do you have any other candidates in mind?”

Janine thought of Xyla’s pretty and gentle little princess.

When she recruited someone, she prioritized their character. The princess was kind and honest, and Janine liked her at first glance. As for her professional skills, it would not be a problem with some training.

She coughed. “I need a senior assistant whom I’ll be bringing around. I already have someone in mind. But it’ll take some time to recruit her into the company.”

“Okay.” Zephyr agreed. “Let me know where the person is. I’ll do it for you.”

Janine did not answer. She looked at her son for a bit and said softly, “Zephyr, I’ll be direct with you. This person I chose, I hope that you’ll interact with her more, other than work-related issues.”

“What?” Zephyr frowned.

“Be it her looks, character, or family status, this girl is a thousand times better than that indecent Ms. Jenner!”

Zephyr’s expression hardened as he clenched his fists. “Mom…”

“Anyway, I have my mind made up about this girl!” Janine said coldly, “Nelly Tanner can’t compare to her either! Consider it carefully.”

“Mom, you haven’t even met her. Why are you saying this?”

“I haven’t met her?” Janine scoffed. “Zephyr, it’s more like you haven’t seen her true colors.”