Married a Secret Billionaire

Chapter 206

Zephyr stopped walking, his back tall and aloof. He snapped his head around to stare at Nelly with a smirk. His icy gaze was mocking.

“Marriage?

“Ms. Tanner, when did we have a marriage agreement?”

Nelly’s heart thumped as she widened her eyes.

“From my understanding, a marriage agreement exists on the basis of mutual willingness. It’s a pity. I don’t think we’re equipped with that condition!”

“Zephyr, you—”

“I think it’s better that you address me as Mr. Hamerton.” Zephyr sneered. “Ms. Tanner, we aren’t so familiar with each other that we can call each other by names!”

He swiveled directly after speaking and left Nelly alone, stunned.

His back eventually vanished from her sight. Nelly gnashed her teeth and calmed herself down before she entered the study.

Liam did not look good either.

Nelly saw the shattered tea set on the floor and the dragon-headed cane that lay on the side. Just looking at these was enough for her to know how heated the argument was between the grandfather and grandson earlier.

She did not want to get involved in this situation and was going to leave after some courteous consolation when she suddenly heard a phone buzz on the tea table.

“Grandpa, this is…”

Liam took a glance. “Zephyr probably forgot it here. Nelly, send it to him.”

Nelly was more than happy to comply.

“Advise him when you see him,” Liam said faintly and arched a brow at her. “Nelly, I know that you’re a generous child. You won’t keep some kind of score with him, right?”

Nelly was stunned. She had vaguely heard something about a lover outside the door earlier… Was Liam hinting to her that Zephyr would have women outside even if they got married in the future?

She bit her lips and forced a smile.

“Grandpa, you know me. I’m not one for trouble. I can accept everything about him as long as Zephyr's happy.”

“Really?”

“It’s impossible that no one likes him when you’ve trained him up so well! Grandpa, if Zephyr has someone he likes, it’s not like he can’t keep her around. Hah, which rich heir isn’t a womanizer? If this girl can keep him around, it’s better than some unknown celebrities pestering him!

“Besides, the marriage is between two families.” Nelly poured the old man some tea. “Grandpa, I won’t be too petty for the greater good.”

Liam nodded in approval. “I’m right about you. You are a good fit for Zephyr.”

“You’re flattering me, grandpa.”

Nelly felt like a ball of flame was burning in her, but she kept up a bright smile. She took Zephyr’s phone and went to catch up to him.

The call that stopped came again suddenly.

Nelly slowed down. There was no name on the screen but a string of numbers. Despite that, her instinct told her that this number was unusual.

What would a number that Zephyr did not even have to save and could memorize so well have to do with him?

Resentment rushed in her, and she was going to answer the call when a low voice came from behind her.

“What are you doing?”

Nelly shrieked from the scare. She turned around and met Zephyr’s icy gaze. His sculpted face looked incredibly cold in the night.

“Z-Zephyr… haven’t you already…”

Zephyr wasted no word with her and immediately grabbed his phone from her hand.

Nelly froze, not even daring to breathe any louder.

The man glanced at her and asked coldly, “Are you not leaving?”

She snapped out of her daze and stumbled back with shaky legs, but she did not leave. Instead, she followed the man.

Nelly watched as Zephyr called the number back, and the call connected after a while. It was quiet around them, so she clearly heard the sweet “Darling!”.

She gripped the hem of her clothes.

Zephyr was talking gently with a smile in his eyes.

“Are you home?”

“Of course! I’m good when you’re away. I closed up and came back early.”

“What did you have for dinner?”

“Tomato spaghetti.”

“Why?” Zephyr’s voice was husky with adoration. “That’s my best dish!” Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.

Cordelia was coy on the other end of the line. “You’re not here, and I just felt like having it…”

Zephyr smiled.

Cordelia asked after a pause, “Honey, when are you coming back?”

“Miss me?”

She denied it right away, “No!”

The man only smiled without speaking.

A while later, Cordelia failed to hold herself back and whispered, “A little…”

Zephyr kept smiling without a word.

Finally, Cordelia caved. “Fine, I admit it…

“I miss you so so much.”

Zephyr’s heart melted. “I’ll return once things are done here.”

“When will they be done then?” Cordelia asked softly, “And don’t forget our promise. When you compete, no going all out, no getting hurt, and no—”

“No being felt by other women!” He fought to answer first.

Cordelia paused before she giggled in secret with a hand over her mouth.

“Cordelia, you’re home alone. Be careful in everything you do.” Zephyr was worried.

Even though he knew that the men Robert had arranged were fine, his heart stayed lurched in his throat as long as he was not around Cordelia.

“Remember to check the water, electricity, and gas before you sleep. You’ve got to turn off the master switch before you leave the house,” Zephyr reminded. “And lock the doors and windows. Hang my clothes on the balcony and keep a pair of my shoes by the door. This way, people will know that you have a man in the house.”

“Mm, got it!”

“Don’t simply open the door for others!”

“Darling, do you think I’m three?”

Zephyr chuckled. She was the one who had taught him some of the tips.

“Oh, yeah. Honey, I’m picking mom up from the hospital tomorrow,” said Cordelia. “I’ll go over to take care of her quite often once she gets home.”

“Mm, okay,” answered Zephyr. “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of mom with you.”

“Darling…”

Even though the man had never seen his mother-in-law, he had always called her “mom”. Cordelia was comforted by the gesture and told him softly, “It’s getting late. Sleep early.”

“Okay.” Zephyr was reluctant to end the call. “You sleep early too.

“Hey, Cordelia…”

“What is it?”

He licked his lips and said with a deep voice, “Tell me goodnight.”

‘Huh?’ Cordelia paused and did as she was told. “Goodnight.”

Zephyr grinned contentedly. “Goodnight. I love you.”