Semua Bab Married a Secret Billionaire: Bab 251 - Bab 260

Xyla was pale as she trembled. Her eyes were slightly red as she stared at William like she had seen a ghost.He had indeed taken her in back then, but he had also destroyed her! He had made her think that Cordelia was his daughter, and she nearly did not want her!Memories from years ago rushed into Xyla’s mind like a tidal wave. The past pain and darkness were wounds and scars she no longer wanted to revisit in this life.“Are you still thinking about that man?” William snickered. “He’s long gotten married with children! He didn’t want you a long time ago! He took over the Irwins and used you to achieve his goal, then kicked you to the side!”“Enough!” Xyla screamed, covering her ears.“I’m the only one in this world who’s nice to you!” William’s face was twisted. “Xyla Irwin! The Jenner Group’s exploring a new market. If this medicine is successfully developed, then—”“Impossible!” growled Xyla. “Don’t even think about it! I’ve destroyed it. It’s not with me now. You aren’t th

“What is it?” Cordelia was surprised.Zephyr held her hand gently.“You have to end your marriage with Marcus Grist right away.” He looked at her. “You don’t have to worry about this. I know how to go about it.“There’s one more thing…” He smiled. “Please take over the project on the western suburbs of Centrolis, Ms. Cordelia Jenner. Let the land unleash higher commercial value!”“What?” Cordelia shook her head quickly. “No way, I don’t know anything!”“No one knows everything naturally,” Zephyr said softly. “Learn while you’re at it. You’ll grow fast.”“But—”He said clearly, “Cordelia, you can do it.”Cordelia bit her lips and looked down.It felt strange. Perhaps it was her inferiority complex. She felt like this was what he bestowed.In spite of it, when he was not yet Zephyr, she had not felt this way at all, even when he gave her the family heirloom, his salary bankcard, the cafe…Cordelia quietly pulled her hand out of his with a sullen look.“Cordelia, I don’t mean

Cordelia had been taking care of Xyla by the bed, but the latter did not seem to get better. The previous treatments seemed to have been wasted effort after William and Yelena came for trouble.No matter how much it pained Cordelia to see her mother so sullen and dazed, she could only force herself to perk up.Seth asked the doctor in charge of Xyla in the past and specially asked a psychiatric expert. They came to the unanimous conclusion to switch up the place Xyla was living in.“Cordelia, perhaps changing the environment will be helpful to her condition,” Seth told her. “I’ve studied many cases that are similar to her condition. Most have differing levels of recovery after a change of environment.“And she has had unhappy experiences in Jangasas. Don’t let her stay around this place. Changing up the place or lifestyle will be beneficial for her.”Cordelia sighed and recalled what Zephyr had said the other day. Were they going to Centrolis with him?“Cordelia…” Xyla opened her

It was a year ago.“Didn’t you say you wanted to go back to when it first started?” Cordelia said softly, “This time last year, it’s when we got married.”That was their first meeting. Cordelia had come to that small cabin in the pouring rain, her white wedding dress stained with soil. The old folks in the village had said that people who got married in such weather would not end up happy, but both of them were the happiest.Zephyr was moved. He inched slowly toward the bed and saw Cordelia’s fair hand that was outside of the blanket.He held it while Cordelia pulled it back but gave up the struggle when she could not fight the man’s strength, allowing him to hold it.Zephyr’s palm was warm and big, giving her an exceptional sense of security.His husky voice came from the dark. “Since we’ve gone back to a year ago, let’s get to know each other again.“I’m Zephyr Hamerton. So, my family’s kind of rich, but I’m not really ambitious. I just want to stay with my wife and let her ta

Cordelia was stunned and straightened up, not knowing where to place her hands.Zephyr took a seat next to her and scattered some bread crumbs to the pigeons before turning to her with a smile. “Bad mood?”Cordelia lowered her head. How did he know?“I think I haven’t told you about my childhood.”Zephyr began to speak calmly. “My parents took a divorce a long time ago. I’m with my dad, but I often go to Chaiseland to keep my mom company.“My mom’s a feisty one, so she has never allowed me to be weak. As for the Hamertons, grandpa has been training me as an heir. Each thing I do, eat, drink, walk, posture, or actions, have strict regulations.“That’s not all. I face internal fights with the family all the time.“Whoever grandpa prioritizes, the easier that person becomes everyone’s target.”Zephyr revealed a light smile, which was tinged with bitter self-deprecation.Cordelia’s heart squeezed. At that time… he must be a boy of only six or seven years old.“I spent most of my