“What?” Zephyr’s frown was tightly furrowed. He did not know about Phil’s visit to Royal Manor the other day.
Cordelia told him the whole story and said, “I didn’t tell you before this because I thought that it was already resolved, so there was no need to, and…
“I thought too simple of it.” She was frustrated with herself. “I didn’t expect Phil to hide his motive so deeply!”
“No need to blame yourself.” Zephyr rubbed her shoulder. “Even I didn’t expect Phil to be someone like this.”
“Aunt Helen damaged the phone.” Cordelia looked at him. “I was worried about him having photos of our home in his phone and that it wouldn’t be safe so Aunt Helen figured out a way and dropped the phone into hot soup.”
Zephyr nodded.
Although the phone was ruined, they might be able to get a glimpse inside if the data could be recovered…
He passed the phone to Robert, who knew what to do with just a glance from him and left immediately.
“Sleep earlier.” Zephyr held Cordelia, telling her with a deep voice that was tinged with warmth, “I’ll visit Zennie early tomorrow morning and look for a good time to tell Aunt Cloud about this.
“With how Aunt Cloud is, she’ll never let Phil off the hook,” he said. “We’ll be able to force the person behind Phil out with Aunt Cloud’s assistance!”
Cordelia looked at him and rested her head against his chest.
“You already have an idea who the person is… right?”
“Mm.” Zephyr chuckled. ‘What a clever woman…’
“Is it your Uncle Matthew and Yale?”
“Maybe.” He rubbed her hair and hugged her close. Her sweet fragrance allowed him a moment of relaxation from his otherwise tense state.
“Our grudges go a long way,” he said in a low tone. “They make me understand that people can disregard family ties and everything else to fight for power.”
Cordelia pursed her lips and muttered, “How many assets are in your family waiting to be inherited?”
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