Married a Secret Billionaire
Chapter 449

Liam's study was huge, like a library. The bookshelves were as high as the ceiling and were filled with famous books by experts in various fields. Even then, an echo could still be heard from each step taken.

Cordelia sat on the couch and grasped the hem of her skirt anxiously. Zephyr intertwined their fingers together lightly and gave her a reassuring smile.

Liam sat at the table in a suit. Although he was old, he looked well and lively. As he scanned Cordelia, his gaze was cryptic and complicated.

"Ms. Cordelia, please have tea." He was polite to her.

Cordelia nodded lightly and watched how Zephyr did it before she drank the tea. She took a small sip slowly like him.

Liam could see that she was a smart girl. She was not reckless and rash. Even with Zephyr by her side, she knew her manners and knew to keep a distance from him before her elders. If it were others, they might already be doing what they wanted, knowing they had Zephyr's support.

Liam wore an unnoticeable smile.

He chatted with Cordelia casually. Whatever he asked, she was able to answer tactfully.

The conversation did not go on for long. When Cordelia left the study, she felt like she was floating. She felt soft and weak as if a tightly coiled string was slackened in an instant. "Were you that nervous?" Zephyr smiled with an arm around her shoulders. "I can see that grandpa's happy with you."

"Really?" Cordelia did not think so.

The elders in a family like this were usually full of themselves and could hardly change their opinion of someone. "From what I know of him, I think he has accepted you."

"He didn't accept me in the past, though!" Cordelia smiled mischievously. "He wanted me to be your mistress!"

"You..." Zephyr glared at her without heat and was going to tickle her.

Cordelia stopped him quickly and shushed him. "Don't act like this in your house!"

"Mm." The man smirked and said in a hoarse voice, "See what I'll do to you when we get home!"

Cordelia blushed and pushed him away to walk forward herself.

Zephyr grabbed her hand and rubbed his thumb on the back of it. "Cordelia, I'll ask Robert to send you back first. I have to stay here and take care of some company matters."

"Oh." She nodded.

"Work's been piling up previously, so I'll need some time." He looked at her apologetically. "I'm afraid I won't be able to eat with you."

"It's fine. Work's important."

"Do you want to go around the manor? I'll let Robert go with you."

"No." She shook her head. "I'm going back to mom's. She's a little unwell today."

Zephyr was going to call for a doctor when Cordelia held his hand with a smile. "It's all in her mind. You don't have to get a doctor. She probably thought of some things in the past and feels sad." Zephyr nodded and reminded her, "Let me know if mom has any emergency!"

Cordelia promised and got into the car alone. The car slowly drove toward the manor's gate.

The people in the Hamertons were observant. The chauffeur knew of Cordelia's importance to Zephyr and that she could very well be the future Mrs. Hamerton, so he was incredibly friendly the moment Cordelia got in.

Not only did he drive slowly and steadily, but he also introduced the manor to her while he drove.

"Ms. Cordelia, Mr. Zephyr's Zen Residence is not far from here. That's the only Chaiseland-inspired structure in the manor because he grew up in Chaiseland!

"Ms. Cordelia, look over there... Heh, that's the manor's golf course. And there... The Hamertons' horse ranch is on that mountain.

"Mr. Zephyr rides there frequently, and he's a good equestrian!

"And there..."

The chauffeur suddenly stopped talking and smiled awkwardly.

Cordelia blinked. "What about there? Is there something you can't say?"

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